Who is running for Superior Court Judge, District 26C, Seat 1 in 2026?
Here are the candidates for Superior Court Judge, District 26C, Seat 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in Superior Court Judge.
Judges may not promise how they would rule, so we show experience and record instead of issue positions.
George Guise
DemocratIn-house counsel, Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office
George Guise has been in-house counsel to the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office since 2019 after a career that included work as a state and federal prosecutor, general counsel to Davidson College and a civil litigator2. He won the March 2026 Democratic primary for Superior Court District 26C, Seat 1, over Caleb Newman with 59.6 percent and is the only candidate on the November ballot31. This is a partisan race.
- In-house counsel, Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office, 2019 to present; civil litigation and criminal defense, Copeland Richards PLLC, 2017 to 2019; assistant U.S. attorney, Western District of North Carolina, 2010 to 2017; general counsel and other roles, Davidson College, 1999 to 2010; assistant district attorney, Mecklenburg County, 1995 to 1997; assistant district attorney, DeKalb County, Georgia, 1991 to 1995; civil litigation associate in Atlanta, 1990 to 19912
- Volunteer judge, Mecklenburg County Teen Court, for about 15 years; member of the county's Criminal Justice Advisory Group executive committee24
- B.A., Davidson College, 1987; J.D., Vanderbilt University School of Law, 19902
- Has not held judicial office. He is seeking an open Superior Court seat and advanced from the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary, defeating Caleb Newman 59.6 percent to 40.4 percent; the Republican primary was canceled and no Republican filed31.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.