JUDICIAL · NC · 1974-1979
Susie Sharp
Supreme Court Chief Justice · Democrat · North Carolina
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On the record
First woman state SC Chief elected by popular vote in U.S.
Background
Susie Marshall Sharp (1907–1996) was North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice 1974-1979 — the first woman elected to chief justice of any state by popular vote. Previously NC Sup Ct Justice 1962-74. Conservative jurist; opposed Equal Rights Amendment. Subject of biography "Susie Sharp: A Hard-Earned Place" (2009) by Anna R. Hayes.
Curated bio from Officium's editorial pass.
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Others who held this office in North Carolina
- James G. Exum Jr. (1986-1995)
- Joseph Branch (1979-1986)
- William H. Bobbitt (1969-1974)
- R. Hunt Parker (1966-1969)
- Emery B. Denny (1962-1966)
- Wallace Winborne (1956-1962)
- Walter P. Stacy (1925-1951)