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District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 15

J.K. Somers

Candidate for District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 15

Republican

Background

Occupation
Attorney

Bolivia attorney and Oak Island native who served four years on the Long Beach/Oak Island town councils; he earned his undergraduate degree at UNC-Chapel Hill and his law degree at Liberty University.

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Documented positions

Public safety

  • Pledges to unite police, leaders and prosecutors against crime's causes

    From the candidate profile he submitted to The State Port Pilot.

    GOP surprises: Somers wins DA race, Cooke defeated

    News coverage · The State Port Pilot · Mar 11, 2026 · stateportpilot.com

    “bring law enforcement, community leaders and prosecutors together to address the root cause of crime”
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  • Pledges focus on enforcing the law and protecting families

    GOP surprises: Somers wins DA race, Cooke defeated

    News coverage · The State Port Pilot · Mar 11, 2026 · stateportpilot.com

    “A leader focused on enforcing the law, protecting families and earning trust through results.”
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J.K. Somers for District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 15, North Carolina · The Gist