Court of Appeals judge (Tyson seat)
SAM J. ERVIN IV
Current office: N.C. Utilities Commissioner.
Birthdate: Nov. 18, 1955.
Birthplace: Morganton.
Lives in: Morganton.
Spouse: Mary Temple Ervin.
Education: Bachelor's degree, Davidson College; law degree, Harvard University.
Occupation: N.C. Utilities Commissioner.
Political career: Appointed to N.C. Utilities Commission in 1999 and again in 2007.
Online: www.ervinforcourtofappeals.com
Notable: From 2004 until 2007, Ervin served as chairman of the Committee on Electricity of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners.
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KRISTIN RUTH
Current office: Wake County District Court judge.
Birthdate: Sept. 28, 1956.
Lives in: New Hill.
Spouse: Lt. Col. John Preston Ruth.
Education: Bachelor's degree, Kansas State University; law degree, Campbell University.
Occupation: District Court judge.
Political career: Elected 1998.
Online: www.judgeruth.com
Notable: 2003 ABWA Woman of the Year. ... Grew up on a wheat farm in Kansas.
Accompanying Photos
Photo Caption: Sam Ervin IV and Kristin Ruth
THE SEAT
Duties
The 15 judges hear cases in panels of three to review claims that a trial judge erred in applying the law. Five seats are up for election this year.
Term
Eight years.
Salary
$131,531 annually.
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