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 were held on March 3. Incumbent Democratic district attorney Lorrin Freeman did not run for re-election. Wiley Nickel won the Democratic primary election and faces no opposition in the general election.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Wiley Nickel, U.S. representative from North Carolina's 13th district (2023–2025) Eliminated in primary Melanie Shekita, assistant district attorney Sherita Walton, Raleigh city attorney
Declined Lorrin Freeman, incumbent district attorney
Endorsements
Results
General election Results
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External links Official campaign websites Wiley Nickel (D) for District Attorney Melanie Shekita (D) for District Attorney Sherita Walton (D) for District Attorney