Habekah Cannon
Democratic · NC
Habekah Cannon runs her own law practice after work as a Mecklenburg assistant public defender and ACLU legal researcher. She emphasizes fair treatment, access to justice and respectful court proceedings.
Where Habekah Cannon stands, based on their records
Supports
Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties (1 record), Civil Rights (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties · 1 support
As an assistant public defender, publicly said Charlotte police met George Floyd protesters with aggression. She was helping an activist who faced protest charges.
June 13, 2020Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
Source: wbtv.com
Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 1 support
Joined other defense lawyers outside the district attorney's office to urge him to drop the remaining 2020 protest charges.
September 7, 2022Supports Civil Rights
Source: wfae.org
Track record — General
General · 1 record
Received the Black Political Caucus of Charlotte-Mecklenburg's endorsement for District Court judge, Seat 18.
March 16, 2026
Source: wfae.org
Past race Habekah Cannon ran in:
- NC District Court Judge District 26 Seat 18 · November 3, 2026 · Mecklenburg County, North Carolina