2026 District Attorney Primary Questionnaire

This questionnaire was sent to candidates on 1/11/2026. Responses will be posted on our District Attorney Questionnaire Primary 2026 Responses page.

Question 1

What do you believe to be the root causes of crime in society? How have you applied these beliefs in your personal and professional life? How will you apply them as District Attorney?

Question 2

What type(s) of crimes will you prioritize for prosecution as District Attorney? Why do you see these as key priorities?

Question 3

Recent years have seen public debate around pre-trial practices in North Carolina and Buncombe County. What are your greatest concerns regarding our community’s pre-trial program? How will you address them as District Attorney?

Question 4

Overcrowding in local jails and state prisons has been a persistent issue in our justice system. What would you do to address overcrowding in local jails and state prisons as District Attorney? What, if any, alternatives to jail time would you pursue or implement, and how would you do so?

Question 5

Organizations like the Innocence Project have shown that there have been misapplications of justice in communities across the country. How much of a priority do you see addressing this as? What would you do as District Attorney to address past and future cases for judicial reevaluation?

Question 6

Over the past year, we’ve seen a rise in conflicts between federal, state, and local authority. What do you see as the role of the District Attorney in navigating this conflict? How would you approach this responsibility?