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David Cole Phelps
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
David Cole Phelps is a Democratic candidate for North Carolina District Court Judge, District 2, Seat 2, serving Beaufort, Hyde, Martin, Tyrrell, and Washington counties, on the November 3, 2026 general-election ballot 23. He is the founder of The Law Office of D. Cole Phelps, PLLC, based in Plymouth, Washington County 1.
Background and education
Phelps earned his Juris Doctor from North Carolina Central University School of Law 4.
Career
Phelps founded The Law Office of D. Cole Phelps, PLLC on October 18, 2013 1. His campaign says he has "stood beside families across Beaufort, Hyde, Martin, Tyrrell, and Washington counties" for thirteen years, with a practice covering criminal law, family law, and juvenile matters 2. He has been certified as a Board Certified Specialist in Juvenile Delinquency Law by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization, a certification effective through December 31, 2030 1.
Office history
Phelps previously ran as a Democrat for the North Carolina State Senate's District 1 seat, losing to Republican incumbent Bob Steinburg in the November 6, 2018 general election, 53.2% to 46.8% 4.
Sources
Public filings
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North Carolina — campaign finance
- State, county, and municipal candidates — all in one system — NC State Board of Elections — Committee Search. Search by last name “Phelps”.
North Carolina — statement of economic interest
- Required for state-elected and many local officials — NC State Ethics Commission — Statement of Economic Interest Search. Search by last name “Phelps”.