County

District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 31

Vote for: 1
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 2
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.

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Amara M. Hunter

Democratic

Assistant public defender, Forsyth County

The gist

Proposes reforming the justice system from the inside
Pledges safety plus fair, efficient, nonpolitical prosecution
Supports prevention programs for at-risk young people

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Proposes reforming the justice system from the inside
Mission — Amara Hunter
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Amara Hunter · amarahunter.com
“reform the system from the inside, bringing my experience in law enforcement, prosecution, and defending to create a smarter, more balanced approach”
Pledges safety plus fair, efficient, nonpolitical prosecution
Mission — Amara Hunter
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Amara Hunter · amarahunter.com
“I will work tirelessly to keep Forsyth County safe while ensuring that justice is administered fairly, efficiently, and without political influence.”
Supports prevention programs for at-risk young people
Mission — Amara Hunter
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Amara Hunter · amarahunter.com
“especially those at risk of being pulled into a system that can define their future, prevention programs matter”

Jim O'Neill

RepublicanIncumbent

District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 31

The gist

Supports working closely with the sheriff and local police
Pledges to continue his plan for a safe Winston-Salem

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Supports working closely with the sheriff and local police
Sheriff backs DA in Forsyth County. The problem? One is a Democrat, the other a Republican
News coverage · Winston-Salem Journal · Sep 25, 2026 · journalnow.com
“our other local law enforcement partners as we work together 24 hours a day, seven days a week to keep this community safe”
Pledges to continue his plan for a safe Winston-Salem
Sheriff backs DA in Forsyth County. The problem? One is a Democrat, the other a Republican
News coverage · Winston-Salem Journal · Sep 25, 2026 · journalnow.com
“they believe in my plan to continue to keep Winston-Salem a safe place to live”

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