About Cressie Thigpen
Born 1946. Cressie Thigpen is a lawyer and judge.
Cressie H. Thigpen Jr. is a North Carolina lawyer and jurist who served on the North Carolina Court of Appeals.
Early life and education Thigpen was born August 12, 1946. He received his bachelor's degree in business administration from North Carolina Central University in 1966 and his Juris Doctor degree from Rutgers University in 1973. He then ran in the 2012 election to retain his seat. Thigpen was endorsed by the (Raleigh) News and Observer, which wrote, "Thigpen has performed well on the court, and has long legal experience and a record of service to the region and state." He was also endorsed by former Court of Appeals Chief Judge Sidney S. Eagles Jr. and former Supreme Court Chief Justices Henry Frye and Burley Mitchell. Nevertheless, Thigpen was defeated in the 2012 election by Chris Dillon.
Electoral history 2012
2010
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