Beth Street, the incumbent District Court Judge for North Carolina District 25, Seat 2, is running uncontested for re-election in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. Street, a Republican, has served on the Cabarrus County bench since January 2023.

Asked why she is seeking re-election, Street said in our candidate questionnaire: "I have been a District Court Judge in Cabarrus County for 4 years. I am seeking re-election as Judge because this is my calling from the Lord. I find great purpose in helping the people of Cabarrus County."

Candidate information

Party: "I am registered Republican," Street said in our questionnaire.

Family: "I am married, and we have a blended family. I have 3 sons and 3 bonus sons," Street said.

Education: "I received my undergraduate degree at UNC-Charlotte in 2005 in education to become a teacher. I received my Juris Doctorate in 2013 at Charlotte School of Law. I passed the bar in July 2013," Street said in our questionnaire.

Community involvement: Street serves on several community boards focused on children and families, including the Cabarrus Partnership for Children, the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, the Child Protective Team, the Human Trafficking Taskforce and the Cabarrus Women's Center, according to The Election Hub.

Experience and public service

Street described her work history in our questionnaire: "I was a teacher for 9 years at Metrolina Christian Academy in Union County. I was an Assistant District Attorney in Cabarrus County for 8 years. I have been a District Court Judge for 4 years."

She faces no opponent.

Street said in our questionnaire: "I was elected District Court Judge in 2022, with my term to start in January 2023. I am seeking re-election for District Court Judge this year for another 4 year term to begin in January 2027."

Asked about accomplishments that show she can handle the job, Street said: "I have worked in this position for nearly 4 years. I have managed my duties successfully. I have made thousands of decisions that affect the people of Cabarrus County. I can truly say that I have done my best to follow the law and make wise, fair decisions." She added: "I have also received my juvenile certification. I am working on completing my advanced juvenile certifications. I expect to complete 2 advanced Juvenile certifications by the end of 2026."

On the issues

Accountability without an opponent: Asked how she stays accountable to voters when running uncontested, Street said: "I am accountable to Jesus Christ, as I will have to answer for every decision I make. I am also accountable to the people of Cabarrus County. I care deeply about following the law, and I strive to do that foremost."

Faith and fairness: Street has said her Christian faith is central to her decision to seek judicial office, according to her responses on The Election Hub. Asked how she ensures every party receives a fair hearing, she said in our questionnaire: "My faith tells me that God is a God of justice. God cares about people who have been wronged or harmed. He does not care about socioeconomics, race, wealth, political affiliation. I want to follow His example by following the law, being wise, and doing what is right."

Best advice: Asked for the best advice she has received, Street said: "Never, never, no never give up. This was told to me when I was teaching as a full time job, going to law school at night, and raising my 3 sons while my husband was deployed."