George Cooper Bell

Office sought: N.C. Court of Appeals Judge
District (or At-large): Seat 2
Party / affiliation: Republican
City: Cornelius
State: NC
Election date: 2026-11-03
Experience: Mecklenburg County Superior Court judge; civil and criminal attorney.

Biography

Candidate background

George Cooper Bell is a Mecklenburg County Superior Court judge seeking Court of Appeals Seat 2. Before joining the bench, he practiced civil and criminal law. He lives in Cornelius.

Stated priorities

His campaign emphasizes applying laws as written, judicial restraint, public safety and consistent treatment of litigants.

Incumbent in this race: No
Education: Cornell University and Regent University School of Law.

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Issue positions

Allow more housing density

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Increase affordable housing funding

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Increase public transit investment

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Increase police department funding

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Expand city climate programs

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Increase public school funding

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Lower local property taxes

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Expand city support for small businesses

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