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District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 15

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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.

J.K. Somers

Republican

Attorney

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  • Pledges to unite police, leaders and prosecutors against crime's causes
  • Pledges focus on enforcing the law and protecting families
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  1. Pledges to unite police, leaders and prosecutors against crime's causes

    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”

  2. 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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District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 15 · North Carolina 2026 General Election · The Gist