Mecklenburg Sheriff’s Counsel George Guise Secures Democratic Primary Victory for North Carolina Superior Court Seat

George Guise, Mecklenburg Sheriff’s counsel, wins the District 26C Democratic primary for Superior Court judge with nearly 60% of the vote.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 4, 2026, 4:33 AM EST

Source: The information in this article was sourced from The Charlotte Observer

Primary Results in Northern Mecklenburg

Democratic judicial candidate George Guise emerged victorious in Tuesday’s primary race for a Superior Court judgeship in North Carolina’s District 26C. Unofficial election results indicate that Guise captured 59.58% of the total votes cast across the district, which encompasses the northern regions of Mecklenburg County. His challenger, Caleb Newman, secured 40.42% of the vote in a contest that saw 12,340 ballots cast across 17 precincts.

A Career Defined by Legal Versatility

The 60-year-old Guise brings more than three decades of legal experience to the bench, having served in various capacities within the state and federal judicial systems. His professional background includes tenures as a state and federal prosecutor, a civil litigator, and a criminal defense attorney. Currently, he serves as the in-house counsel for the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office, a role he transitioned back to immediately following a two-week campaign leave.

Reflections on the Campaign Trail

Upon learning of the unofficial results late Tuesday evening, Guise expressed profound gratitude for the voters and his family-run campaign. He specifically credited his wife for her work ethic during the election cycle, noting that she worked harder than anyone else involved in the effort. Guise described feeling "grateful" as friends and supporters sent congratulatory messages following the confirmation of his lead in the polls.