District Attorney District 31
Forsyth County, North Carolina
My vote power: Above average
What does this office do?
- Deciding which crimes get charged and which are dropped
- Making plea deals and asking for sentences
- Working with police on criminal cases
Affects: Anti-Corruption, Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties,
Candidates:
Democratic
Amara Hunter is a Forsyth County public defender who previously worked as a police officer and assistant district attorney. She emphasizes fair prosecution, public safety, and accountability in the justice system.
Republican · Incumbent
Jim O'Neill has been Forsyth County's district attorney since 2009 and was previously a prosecutor in the office. He emphasizes victims' rights, efforts against repeat violent crime, and treatment options for drug offenses.
Records: Public Safety and Crime Control 1 for
Sources: forsyth.cc · co.forsyth.nc.us