Currently holds the office of North Carolina District Attorney - District 18 until December 31, 2026.
Candidate for North Carolina District Attorney - District 18 in 2026 North Carolina General Election.
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Get StartedIf elected, Jeff commits to join over 60 prosecutors across the U.S. In a pledge not to prosecute women who obtain abortions and health care professionals who provide treatment and would hold that position even if the protections of Roe v. Wade were to be eroded or overturned. Learn more
Jeff believes that implicit bias and systemic racism affect nearly every aspect of our lives, including the criminal justice system. As District Attorney, Jeff will make implicit bias training mandatory for all DA staff. Learn more
The duty of the District Attorney is to seek justice, not merely convictions. When a person has violated the law and sufficient lawfully-obtained evidence exists to prove it, then justice may demand a conviction, but a DA should never lose sight of the primary objective of justice above all else. Learn more
Jeff also believes drug abuse is a public health issue and should be addressed when possible through treatment, not incarceration. He is a big supporter of Recovery Court, a therapeutic court for those struggling with addiction. As District Attorney, he will engage the entire community to achieve a more fair and effective criminal justice system. Learn more
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