Stevens, Sarah

Meet the Candidate

NC Supreme Court Associate Justice Seat 1

Question	Response	Comments/Notes
1. Which current Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court best reflects your judicial philosophy?	Barrett*	A strict interpretation of the constitution with common sense and family values.
2. Rate your judicial philosophy toward the Constitution on a scale of 1-10 with a “living document” approach being a 1 and an “originalism” approach being a 10.	10*	The basic tenets of the constitution are clear.
3. Please list the organizations with which you have been involved over the past five years through membership, religious affiliation, pro-bono legal work, or volunteer service.	W*	NC Legislature from 2009 to 2026Private practice attorney since 1986 Received an award from Family Values
4. In the space below, please describe your overall judicial philosophy.	W*	A judge is a referee not a king. The judge must follow the law as it is written and respect the. Constitution
5. In the space below, please describe the role faith plays in your daily life.	W*	I pray regularly for knowledge and wisdom. I seek the truth in all of sued before me.