Pell Cooper

Democratic · North Carolina · 2026 · Incumbent

On the November 3 ballot for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 8, Seat 1, North Carolina

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North Carolina District Court Judge, District 8, Seat 1

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Biography

Pell Cooper has served as a district court judge presiding over Nash, Wilson and Edgecombe counties since 1999, per the Rocky Mount Telegram. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.

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North Carolina District Court Judge, District 8, Seat 1North Carolina · 2026 Nash County sample ballot

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