Rena Spellman
Candidate for District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 8
Background
- Occupation
- Assistant public defender
- Campaign website
- spellmanforda.com
Assistant public defender and former prosecutor who has also worked in private practice. An Elizabeth City native who graduated from Elizabeth City State University and North Carolina Central University School of Law, she lives in Nash County.
Documented positions
Public safety
Proposes partnering with schools and groups to prevent crime
ReportPriorities | Rena Spellman for District AttorneyCampaign website · Committee to Elect Rena Spellman · spellmanforda.com
“Rena will partner with community organizations, schools, and law enforcement to address root causes and prevent crime before it happens.”
Government & transparency
Pledges transparency and accessibility in the prosecutor's office
ReportPriorities | Rena Spellman for District AttorneyCampaign website · Committee to Elect Rena Spellman · spellmanforda.com
“Rena will focus on transparency, accessibility, and building relationships with citizens.”
Courts & justice
Pledges to remove bias and base decisions on evidence
ReportPriorities | Rena Spellman for District AttorneyCampaign website · Committee to Elect Rena Spellman · spellmanforda.com
“Rena is committed to removing bias from the courtroom and ensuring decisions are based on facts, evidence, and the law.”
Pledges to reduce unnecessary delays in resolving cases
ReportPriorities | Rena Spellman for District AttorneyCampaign website · Committee to Elect Rena Spellman · spellmanforda.com
“Rena will work to reduce unnecessary delays so cases are resolved efficiently, without sacrificing fairness.”
All sources (7)
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing (Edgecombe County offices and districts)
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing (Nash County offices and districts)
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing (Wilson County offices and districts)
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- Meet Rena | Rena Spellman for District Attorney
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Rena Spellman · spellmanforda.com
- Rena Spellman for District Attorney | Nash, Edgecombe & Wilson Counties
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Rena Spellman · spellmanforda.com
- Priorities | Rena Spellman for District Attorney
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Rena Spellman · spellmanforda.com
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