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District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 40

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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.

Martin Moore

Democratic

County commissioner; attorney

The gist

  • Pledges priority for gun crimes and domestic violence cases
  • Pledges lowest priority for misdemeanor cannabis charges
  • Supports treatment courts and diversion, including a mental health court
  • Supports bail reform to avoid criminalizing poverty
  • Proposes reviewing possible wrongful convictions with state experts
More about Martin
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  1. Pledges priority for gun crimes and domestic violence cases

    Martin Moore for Buncombe County District Attorney

    Campaign website · Martin Moore for District Attorney · electmartinmoore.com

    “As District Attorney, I will prioritize prosecuting gun crimes, domestic violence, and serious threats to public safety.”
  2. Pledges lowest priority for misdemeanor cannabis charges

    Martin Moore for Buncombe County District Attorney

    Campaign website · Martin Moore for District Attorney · electmartinmoore.com

    “Misdemeanor cannabis charges will be my lowest priority.”
  3. Supports treatment courts and diversion, including a mental health court

    Martin on the Issues | Martin Moore for District Attorney

    Campaign website · Martin Moore for District Attorney · electmartinmoore.com

    “Provide active leadership in and in support of treatment courts and diversion programs, including a mental health court.”
  4. Supports bail reform to avoid criminalizing poverty

    Martin on the Issues | Martin Moore for District Attorney

    Campaign website · Martin Moore for District Attorney · electmartinmoore.com

    “Support Bail Reform initiatives and other practices that help combat the criminalization of poverty while assuring community safety.”
  5. Proposes reviewing possible wrongful convictions with state experts

    Martin on the Issues | Martin Moore for District Attorney

    Campaign website · Martin Moore for District Attorney · electmartinmoore.com

    “Collaborate with state experts and the Attorney General's Office to review potential wrongful convictions and procedural errors.”

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