2026 Wake County District Attorney election
March 3, 2026
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The 2026 Wake County District Attorney election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the district attorney of Wake County, North Carolina. Primary elections will be held on March 3. Incumbent Democratic district attorney Lorrin Freeman is not running for re-election.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Wiley Nickel, U.S. representative from North Carolina's 13th district (2023–2025)[2]
- Melanie Shekita, assistant district attorney[3]
- Sherita Walton, Raleigh city attorney[4]
Declined
- Lorrin Freeman, incumbent district attorney[5]
Endorsements
Wiley Nickel
- Local officials
- Harold Weinbrecht, mayor of Cary (2007–present)[2]
- Leonardo Williams, mayor of Durham (2023–present)[2]
- Newspapers
Sherita Walton
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Wiley Nickel | |||
| Democratic | Melanie Shekita | |||
| Democratic | Sherita Walton | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
References
- ^ Solomon, Lexi (May 8, 2025). "Wake County's top prosecutor won't seek reelection. Here's more on her decision". The News & Observer. Retrieved October 23, 2025.
- ^ a b c Eanes, Zachery (September 16, 2025). "Former Rep. Wiley Nickel to run for Wake DA seat". Axios. Retrieved October 23, 2025.
- ^ Thompson, Justin (June 18, 2025). "Wake County Special Victims Unit leader enters district attorney race". The Wake Weekly. Retrieved October 23, 2025.
- ^ Specht, Paul (September 16, 2025). "Nickel launches campaign for Wake County district attorney, taking on two other Democrats". WRAL-TV. Retrieved October 23, 2025.
- ^ Eanes, Zachery (May 8, 2025). "Wake County's district attorney won't run for reelection". Axios. Retrieved October 23, 2025.
- ^ "N&O endorsement: Our choice in the race for Wake County District Attorney". The News & Observer. February 11, 2026. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
- ^ Bridges, Virginia (August 4, 2025). "Wake DA primary: Will a rare race with no incumbent mean change?". The News & Observer. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
- ^ Monaco, Charles (February 16, 2026). "WFP Announces Endorsements in North Carolina Primary". Working Families Party. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
External links
Official campaign websites