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Three Democrats race to be Wake County's new District Attorney

Election Day is on Tuesday. Though it may not be November, there is a lot on the ballot right now. The Democratic primary race for Wake County District Attorney won't face a Republican in November, but they will face a big job ahead of them, including backlogged cases, funding shortages, and a pressing need to balance mental health in criminal cases.

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Election Day is on Tuesday. Though it may not be November, there is a lot on the ballot right now. The Democratic primary race for Wake County District Attorney won't face a Republican in November, but they will face a big job ahead of them, including backlogged cases, funding shortages, and a pressing need to balance mental health in criminal cases.

Reporter : Megan Cloherty
Web Editor : Ryan Bisesi
Web Editor : Sydney Ross
Posted 2026-02-26T19:36:04-0500 - Updated 2026-02-26T19:36:04-0500