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District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 8
- 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.
Public safety
Rena SpellmanDemocratic
- Proposes partnering with schools and groups to prevent crime
Jeffrey A. MarsigliRepublican
- Supports aggressively prosecuting fentanyl cases in court
- Pledges close partnership with sheriffs and local police
- Supports focusing resources on violent crime and repeat offenders
Government & transparency
Rena SpellmanDemocratic
- Pledges transparency and accessibility in the prosecutor's office
Jeffrey A. MarsigliRepublican
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Courts & justice
Rena SpellmanDemocratic
- Pledges to remove bias and base decisions on evidence
- Pledges to reduce unnecessary delays in resolving cases
Jeffrey A. MarsigliRepublican
- Supported adding a weekly felony court session to cut delays
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