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Judge of the Court of Appeals (Seat 2)
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 8 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The Court of Appeals hears most appeals from North Carolina's trial courts; its 15 judges sit in panels of three.
Public safety
George Cooper BellRepublican
- Supports holding people accountable for their actions.
- Pledges to keep communities safe from violent crime.
Tobias (Toby) HampsonDemocratic
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
George Cooper BellRepublican
No documented position found.
Tobias (Toby) HampsonDemocratic
- Wrote a dissent in the 2024 Griffin election case.
Courts & justice
George Cooper BellRepublican
- Pledges impartial justice under the rule of law.
Tobias (Toby) HampsonDemocratic
- Pledges to uphold the rule of law over partisan agendas.
- Pledges to protect rights while staying fair and impartial.
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