Christine Marie Walczyk
Democrat | North Carolina
Candidate Profile
Activist
BIOGRAPHY
EDUCATION
UNC Chapel Hill School of Law, Chapel Hill, NC, Juris Doctor, 1992-1995
Boston College Carroll School of Management, Boston, MA, Bachelor's Degree, Magna Cum Laude, 1988-1992
WORK & MILITARY
Grafstein & Walczyk, P.L.L.C, Attorney & Business Owner, 1995-2007
Meredith College’s Paralegal Program and Wake Technical Community College, Instructor
Wake County District Court, Trial Judge, 2007-
AFFILIATIONS
National Association of Women Judges, Judicial Independence Committee
North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys, Judicial Division Chair
North Carolina Bar Association, Committee on Women in the Legal Profession
North Carolina Association of District Court Judges
Custody Mediation Advisory Committee
Tenth Judicial District Bar
Wake County Bar Association, Former Board of Directors
International Focus, International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP)
Legal Support Center, Advisory Board
Raleigh Wake Citizens Association
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
District Court Trial Judge, North Carolina's 10th Judicial District, 2007-
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
North Carolina Court of Appeals, Seat 3
ENDORSEMENTS
LIBERAL (11)
North Carolina Association of Educators NCAE
North Carolina AFL-CIO
People's Alliance PAC
Sierra Club North Carolina
Black Political Caucus of Charlotte - Mecklenburg
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (10)
North Carolina Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE)
AFL-CIO of North Carolina
Communications Workers of America (CWA)
Black Political Caucus of Charlotte-Mecklenburg
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
State Democratic Party Organizations (2025)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
Walczyk posted on her Facebook page “Happy Pride Month!” stating, “as we celebrate love and community, let's remember that Pride is both a celebration and a call to action.”
Walczyk stated that she is guided by "stare decisis" and "judicial restraint" and that courts should act cautiously in “departing from prior decisions,” but that “the Constitution and our laws must be interpreted in the context of evolving societal conditions and values.”
In 2016 when asked about her judicial philosophy Walczyk stated, that she doesn’t “subscribe to any single interpretive approach” but that she will "apply the law thoughtfully and faithfully, with careful attention to its words, purpose, and practical consequences.”
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Was Dobbs v. Jackson rightly decided according to the text of the Constitution? Please explain. (Holding: In Dobbs, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the federal constitution does not confer a right to abortion.)
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Does the federal Constitution support the right to physician assisted suicide? Please explain in light of Washington v. Glucksberg (1997).
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Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
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How do you view the judiciary’s role in matters of abortion regulation following Dobbs?
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RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Do you believe religious liberty is at risk in the United States. If so, what is the judiciary's proper role in addressing this issue?
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Does the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment require government to be strictly secular or does it allow for the nation's religious heritage?
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Was Masterpiece Cakeshop, Ltd. v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission rightly decided according to the text of the Constitution? Please explain. (Holding: The U.S. Supreme Court held tha the state may not show religious hostility when enforcing anti-discrimination laws against a business owner.)
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VALUES
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
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What is your understanding of parental rights under the Constitution regarding the upbringing of children, particularly regarding choices about education and sexual identity?
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Is gender identity a protected class under the Constitution? Please explain the constitutional basis for your view.
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ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
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Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
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I voted in these primaries and general elections:
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JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
Describe your judicial philosophy.
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Do you believe judges should primarily apply the law according to its original public meaning, or do you believe the law evolves over time to reflect contemporary values?
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Which current or past U.S. Supreme Court justice best reflects your judicial philosophy?
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Was Obergefell v. Hodges rightly decided according to the text of the Constitution? Please explain. (Holding: The U.S. Supreme Court held Due Process and Equal Protection Clauses create a right for same-sex couples to marry.)
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A. How should a judge approach a case where the constitutional or statutory text is clear on its face? B. Conversely, how should a judge proceed when the text is ambiguous or silent on a disputed issue?
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What is your view of judicial restraint versus judicial activism? How do you define each?
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What is the proper role of a judge?
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When applying or interpreting the text of a statute or constitutional provision, is it ever proper for a judge to consider present day public opinion or consequences?
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If precedent departs from the Constitution’s text or original meaning, should a judge follow it or correct the error? Please explain.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
The burden of proof in a criminal case is generally that the state must provide proof beyond a reasonable doubt. Some say the reason the burden of proof is so high is because we greatly value ensuring that the innocent are not unjustly imprisoned. Please comment on this topic.
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When reviewing wrongful conviction claims, what role, if any, should judges play in determining remedies?
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2ND AMENDMENT
What is your understanding of the Second Amendment’s right to keep and bear arms?
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OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Which branch of government do you believe was intended to wield the most authority?
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