Judge Doug Green Announces Run for Full Superior Court Term

Superior Court Judge Doug Green, a Democrat, said on November 26, 2025 that he intends to run for a full eight year superior court term following his appointment and swearing in earlier in 2025 to fill the remainder of Tom Lambeth's term. The announcement sets up an election contest that will determine who holds a key judicial seat for an extended period, shaping how felony criminal trials and significant civil matters are handled in Alamance County.

Green brings a record that spans public service and private practice. He has served as an assistant attorney general, worked at a local law firm, and previously served as a district court judge. This year he has presided in trials and dockets in Cumberland and Wake counties, and court administrators have scheduled him to be assigned to his home county for the first half of 2026. That local assignment will put him directly on the bench for cases affecting neighborhood safety, criminal sentencing, family law matters and business disputes.

Biographical details underscore his ties to the community and state. Green attended Williams High School, and he played collegiately at Duke University. Those local and regional roots were part of the profile officials cited when he was appointed to fill the vacancy created by the departure of Tom Lambeth earlier in 2025.

Green's decision comes at a moment when several judicial contests that affect Alamance County will draw voter attention. The outcome of his campaign will influence the composition and disposition of the superior court in ways that affect public safety, court backlog and the administration of justice. For residents, the race highlights the importance of judicial elections, which determine who interprets and applies laws in serious criminal cases and complex civil litigation.

As Green moves from an appointment to a campaign, the practical implications for local litigants and civic institutions are immediate. His assignment to Alamance County early next year will provide voters an opportunity to observe his courtroom management and decision making before the election. Voters and community groups who follow courts will have a direct stake in the contest and in how the superior court calendar and resources are allocated in the months ahead.