2026 General Election: November 3, 2026. New info launches early October.
George Guise
Party:
Democrat
Incumbent:
No
Age:
60
Previous experience in elected office:
None
Occupation:
In-house counsel to the Mecklenburg sheriff’s office
Description:
Guise's top issues include protecting individual rights, ensuring fairness and dignity in the courtroom, faithfully following the law and strengthening the judicial system through experienced and ethical leadership. He emphasizes that judges must ensure “individuals’ rights are protected,” that “all parties are treated fairly and with dignity and respect” and that “the law is followed, and justice is served." He was a former assistant district attorney and an assistant U.S. district attorney. He has over 35 years of legal experience, including working in private practice.
Other personal:
Guise is a longtime resident of Davidson. He is married and the father of five. Outside of his professional career, he has been involved in pro bono legal work and community advocacy. In his past, he was a "semi-pro keyboard player." He earned his undergraduate degree from Davidson College and his law degree from Vanderbilt University School of Law.
Review of Candidate Rulings (Source: Wake Forest School of Law Pro Bono Project)
There is little information available that would give a sense of his judicial philosophy because he has not served as a judge before. Guise has worked as an attorney for law enforcement, and is active in the community. He does not have any criminal convictions in North Carolina and has never been disciplined by the State Bar.