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Spencer Merriweather

Democratic · NC

Spencer Merriweather is a candidate for District Attorney District 26 (Mecklenburg County, North Carolina) on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot.

Where Spencer Merriweather stands, based on their records

Supports

Public Safety and Crime Control (4 records)

Campaign finance information not available

Track record

Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control

Public Safety and Crime Control · 4 support

  • On July 7, 2023, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police reported that the North Carolina Pretrial Integrity Act had become law after collaboration among state lawmakers, local officials, and DA Spencer Merriweather; the law shifted release-condition decisions for specified violent offenses from magistrates to judges.

    July 7, 2023Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

    Source: charlottenc.gov · researched August 9, 2026

  • On October 5, 2022, after an AOC computer error dismissed more than 16,000 charges without DA approval, DA Merriweather called for the dispositions to halt and worked with the AOC to diagnose the error and reinstate affected charges where possible.

    October 5, 2022Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

    Source: charmeckda.com · researched August 9, 2026

  • On November 18, 2020, DA Merriweather announced a reorganization to expand Violent Crimes and Homicide Teams, create a Felony Crimes Team, and generally refer simple drug-possession cases to recovery providers so court resources could focus on violent offenses.

    November 18, 2020Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

    Source: charmeckda.com · researched August 9, 2026

  • On January 29, 2020, Mecklenburg District Attorney Spencer Merriweather announced office priorities including a homicide trial initiative, prioritization of firearm-related cases, court-efficiency changes, and advocacy for a Family Justice Center.

    January 29, 2020Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

    Source: charmeckda.com · researched August 9, 2026

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Profile last researched July 17, 2026.