House Bill 892 Summary

• Reenacts nonpartisan judicial elections for Supreme Court justices, Court of Appeals judges, superior court judges, and district court judges, effective January 1, 2022

• Establishes a nonpartisan primary election system where candidates file between December 1-15 with a filing fee of 1% of annual salary, with top two candidates advancing to the general election

• Reestablishes the North Carolina Public Campaign Fund to provide public financing for judicial candidates for Supreme Court and Court of Appeals who voluntarily accept strict contribution and spending limits

• Creates candidate certification requirements including demonstration of public support through at least 350 qualifying contributions ranging from $10-$500, with matching funds available once opposition spending triggers are met

• Funds the Public Campaign Fund through $3 state income tax designations, attorney bar association surcharge of $50, voluntary donations, and unspent campaign revenues from previous elections