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Judge of the Court of Appeals (Seat 2)
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George Cooper Bell

Candidate for Judge of the Court of Appeals (Seat 2)

Republican

Background

Occupation
Superior Court judge
Lives in
Cornelius
Campaign website
judgegeorgebell.com

Mecklenburg County Superior Court judge since 2019 (elected in 2018), who has presided over more than 100 felony jury trials. Earlier owned a small business with his wife, Hannah Bell, focusing on criminal law.

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Documented positions

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Courts & justice

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