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District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 10

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Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The district attorney prosecutes crimes in the prosecutorial district's counties on behalf of the State of North Carolina.

Wiley Nickel

Democratic

Attorney; former U.S. representative

The gist

  • Pledges focus on gun violence, trafficking and property theft
  • Supports drug diversion programs for nonviolent offenders
  • Pledges aggressive prosecution of domestic and child abuse
  • Opposes calls within his party to defund police
More about Wiley
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  1. Pledges focus on gun violence, trafficking and property theft

    Issues | Wiley Nickel for Wake County District Attorney

    Campaign website · Wiley for Wake · wileynickel.com

    “Wiley will prioritize tackling gun violence, drug trafficking, violent crime and property theft”
  2. Supports drug diversion programs for nonviolent offenders

    Issues | Wiley Nickel for Wake County District Attorney

    Campaign website · Wiley for Wake · wileynickel.com

    “supporting proven drug diversion programs that steer nonviolent offenders back on track”
  3. Pledges aggressive prosecution of domestic and child abuse

    Issues | Wiley Nickel for Wake County District Attorney

    Campaign website · Wiley for Wake · wileynickel.com

    “He will aggressively prosecute domestic violence, sexual assault, and crimes against children”
  4. Opposes calls within his party to defund police

    Issues | Wiley Nickel for Wake County District Attorney

    Campaign website · Wiley for Wake · wileynickel.com

    “Wiley disagrees with those in his party who want to defund the police”

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