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George Cooper Bell
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North Carolina Court of Appeals Judge Seat 2
2026 North Carolina Court of Appeals Judge — Seat 2 — General Election · November 3, 2026
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Last reviewed September 15, 2026Overview
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- 2026 North Carolina Court of Appeals Judge — Seat 2 — General Election on November 3, 2026
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- North Carolina Court of Appeals Judge Seat 2 · Republican · Candidate
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Election date: 11/03/2026
Contest: NC COURT OF APPEALS JUDGE SEAT 02
Candidate: George Cooper Bell
Party: REP
Candidacy date: 12/05/2025
Campaign email: [email protected]
Campaign phone: 7043026310
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Election date: 11/03/2026
Contest: NC COURT OF APPEALS JUDGE SEAT 02
Candidate: George Cooper Bell
Party: REP
Candidacy date: 12/05/2025
Campaign email: [email protected]
Campaign phone: 7043026310
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Meet Judge Bell
Source-published biographyJudge George Bell has dedicated over two decades to the law in North Carolina. Serving as a Superior Court Judge since 2019, he has presided over more than 100 felony jury trials, including high-stakes cases involving first-degree murder and violent crimes. A Cornell-educated leader and former wrestling captain, Judge Bell brings discipline, integrity, and legal excellence to the bench.
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Judge George Bell has dedicated over two decades to the law in North Carolina. Serving as a Superior Court Judge since 2019, he has presided over more than 100 felony jury trials, including high-stakes cases involving first-degree murder and violent crimes. A Cornell-educated leader and former wrestling captain, Judge Bell brings discipline, integrity, and legal excellence to the bench.
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