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District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 31

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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.

Public safety

  • Amara M. HunterDemocratic

    • Pledges safety plus fair, efficient, nonpolitical prosecution
    • Supports prevention programs for at-risk young people
  • Jim O'NeillRepublican

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

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