Aminah Thompson

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Aminah Thompson is from South Carolina. She has a bachelor's degree from Duke University and a law degree from the University of North Carolina. She has a son.

Who's Running: Durham County DA, Sheriff, and Judiciary

Aminah is currently the Durham County Clerk of Superior Court. She was elected in 2022 and is currently serving her first term. She previously ran for election to the 14th Judicial District Court in 2014 but did not win.

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As of January 2, 2026, Aminah Thompson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Legal Experience

Plans to expand remote hearing options and assist those who need help accessing and navigating technology.

Said, "I will set up an outside, non-biased, secure, and confidential system for citizens and staff to report harmful incidents without fear of retaliation and accountability repercussions for violators."

Said, "I will deploy mechanisms to measure these key indicators and use data-driven methods to clarify performance goals and develop plans of action to increase efficiency and accountability in the Clerk’s office and throughout Durham’s trial court system."

Said, "I will reassess several outdated practices to relentlessly seek innovative solutions to longstanding barriers in the court system."

Judicial Administration

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A. Beverly Ellis-Maclin

Beverly is a customer success specialist. She works at Adwerx, an advertising software company.

A. Beverly Ellis-Maclin's campaign for Durham Clerk of Superior Court is her first entry into politics.

As of January 2, 2026, A. Beverly Ellis-Maclin’s website did not contain information on this issue.

The Clerk of Superior Court is elected in each county through a partisan election for a four-year term. The Clerk has five main responsibilities:
- Probate Judge: Handles 46 types of actions, including managing estates, guardianship proceedings, and appointing personal representatives.
- Court Administrator: Oversees the administration of the court.
- Record Keeper: Files, processes, and maintains all cases and documents submitted to the court.
- Financial Manager: Manages the collection, investment, and distribution of money from court fees and traffic citations.
- Employee Manager: Supervises a team ranging from 5 to over 200 employees.


Oversees the county's probate court, judicial administration, records, and finances.