I'm Beth Tanner

Born in Eastern North Carolina, my parents owned their own pharmacy and taught me the importance of hard work and service to my community. As a childhood cancer survivor, I learned perserverance through difficulty. As a mother to a child with special needs, I understand compassion and the importance of fairness.

For over a decade, I have stood beside my clients to provide them the advice and representation they needed to navigate difficult circumstances. I have defended clients' rights and reputations in court, and I have helped them figure out the best plans for their families.

As a public servant, I represented fellow state employees and worked alongside state leaders. Today, at the North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission, I strive to ensure justice has been delivered fairly.

Throughout my legal career, one of the most important things I gained was an understanding of how vital it was to justice that our judges follow our state and U.S. Constitutions, and our laws, as written.

I am not just committed to justice at work, but I also believe in being a positive part of my community. I serve as an appointee on Moore County’s Juvenile Crime Prevention Council which monitors programs used by District Court judges every day to help juveniles get on the right track.

I have been married to my wonderful husband, Brentley, for 17 years. I'm a mother to two amazing daughters.

beth's professional background

Beth's Judicial Philosophy

Experienced. Dedicated. Fair.

EXPERIENCED

Judges should be EXPERIENCED in the law.

DEDICATED

Judges should be DEDICATED to public service.

FAIR

Judges should be FAIR in their application of the law.

As a conservative judicial candidate, I value our laws, and our state and U.S. Constitutions. Further, I believe it is necessary to apply the law as written in each case so justice can be delivered fairly. District Court is the place where most people interact with the justice system. The people who come before a District Court judge are seeking answers to legal problems that are paramount in their lives. Those legal issues span from criminal to family to civil, all areas in which I have experience. As a public servant for many years, I understand the dedication necessary to ensure that cases are managed efficiently so that people get answers they need to move forward in their lives. Most importantly, I understand first hand how vital it is that justice is delivered fairly to everyone.

I am experienced in the law, I am dedicated to public service, and I will apply the law fairly to the people who come before me. I would be honored to continue my public service as a District Court Judge, and I humbly ask for your vote.

Beth Tanner

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Professional Background

I started my career in private practice at Cranfill Sumner and Hartzog, LLP where I represented healthcare providers, businesses, and family law clients. I felt called to public service and began representing the North Carolina Department of Public Safety in 2014, first as an Assistant Attorney General with the North Carolina Department of Justice and then as an Assistant General Counsel within the Department. I now work as the Associate Director for the North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission, a state agency charged with the neutral investigation of post-conviction claims of innocence. There, it is my job every day to assess claims to the Commission in light of the Commission’s governing statute and to investigate those claims without bias towards either the defendant or the State. My career has afforded me the experience in the legal issues that come before District Court judges and my current position has given me the unique opportunity to analyze the law and the facts of a case from a neutral position.

Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog, LLP, Associate Attorney

Representation of healthcare providers and businesses in civil litigation

Family Law

North Carolina Department of Justice, Assistant Attorney General

Representation of the Department of Public Safety in federal district court, the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals, and in state courts

North Carolina Department of Public Safety, Assistant General Counsel

Advised the Department in the areas of prisons, healthcare administration, probation, government contracts, employment, education, the Governor’s Crime Commission, and juvenile matters

North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission, Associate Director

Neutral investigation of post-conviction claims of innocence to ensure the innocent as well as the guilty receive justice

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Recent Endorsements

"I have known Beth Tanner for three years and I worked closely with her on a variety of healthcare policy and practice matters. She is quick as a whip when it comes to her ability to pinpoint pivotal issues underlying a given challenge or argument, but takes the time to actively listen to others before drawing firm conclusions. I have benefitted from her wealth of knowledge, sound reasoning ability, and ready willingness to approach issues with fairness and sensitivity. She is a natural and trustworthy leader who energizes others by her sense of humor and passion for her work, all the while maintaining focus on the “big picture.” I am absolutely thrilled that she has entered the race for this judgeship position! I’m also certain anyone who truly knows her shares my elation."

Dr. Karen Steinour
Former Colleague & Fellow Public Servant.

"I have known Beth for seven years beginning when I partnered with her to address her daughter's needs as an early intervention specialist. Beth engages and communicates effectively to collaborate with a team taking charge when needed. Beth is a problem solver and researcher. She listens to other perspectives, asks clarifying questions and organizes a plan to address areas of weakness. She seeks the latest research and compassionate parenting resources to learn and grow in her relationships with her daughters. Beth values strong family relationships and works to advocate to expand those relationships into the community. Beth is dedicated and passionate making her the best candidate for judge."

Karen Beavers, M. Ed and RDI
Therapist, NC

"As the immediate past president of the Moore Republican Women, and as a long time republican activist, I have watched as our courts have increasingly become a battleground. Questions of whether or how judges will follow our Constitution and questions of whether or how judges will follow laws set down by our lawmakers in the General Assembly are now at the forefront of my mind. Judicial elections will stand out as single most important elections of our time, and every judicial race matters. We need judges at every level that will follow the conservative judicial principles of following our Constitution as written and refusing to legislate from the bench. Beth Tanner is just that candidate. She is a true conservative who will respect our constitution and maintain the proper role of the judiciary. That is why I'm endorsing Beth Tanner for District Court Judge and ask that you vote Beth Tanner!"

Pauline Bruno
Past President of Moore Republican Woman, former educator, and Candidate for Moore County School Board

"As your Register of Deeds in Moore County, I understand that often times it is the day to day work that goes unseen by most people that creates the backbone of our justice system and even our society. In my office, while the work we do is not always at the forefront of most people's minds, it suddenly becomes vital during very important and defining life moments. District Court is the same. The day to day work creates the building blocks for when citizens need answers in defining moments in their lives. Being part of those building blocks as a District Court Judge takes a specific personality and skill set -- both of which Beth Tanner embodies. Beth will serve our community well as our next District Court Judge and that is why I am endorsing her. Vote Beth Tanner for Judge in Moore and Hoke Counties!"

Judy Martin
Register of Deeds Moore County

"As your elected Clerk of Court, I partner with judges everyday to ensure that justice is delivered fairly to our citizens. I know the qualities required for a District Court judge to serve our community well. That is why I am endorsing Beth Tanner for District Court Judge in District 19D, Moore and Hoke Counties. Vote Beth Tanner for judge!"

Susan Hicks
Moore County Clerk of Court

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