{"biography":"Jeffrey A.\u202fMarsigli is the elected District Attorney for North Carolina\u2019s 8th Prosecutorial District, which covers Edgecombe, Nash, and Wilson counties. He is a Republican who won the office in the November\u202f8,\u202f2022 general election, defeating incumbent Democrat Robert\u202fEvans after a recount confirmed his 79\u2011vote margin of victory (38,382 to 38,303)\u301010\u2020L19-L27\u3011. As District Attorney, Marsigli oversees a staff of 22 assistant district attorneys, manages three Superior Court judges and seven District Court judges, and aims to prosecute roughly 50 felony cases each year, a target he reported as nearly met in 2023\u301012\u2020L7-L15\u3011.\n\nMarsigli earned a bachelor\u2019s degree in political science with a criminal\u2011justice option from North Carolina State University in 1997 and a Juris Doctor from Campbell University in 2002\u301010\u2020L31-L33\u3011. He began his legal career in private practice in Rocky\u202fMount before joining the prosecutor\u2019s office as an assistant district attorney under Evans, serving from January\u202f2019 until July\u202f2021\u301010\u2020L34-L36\u3011. After his election, he emphasized a hands\u2011on approach to prosecution, stating that \u201ccrime is out of control\u201d and that a District Attorney must personally participate in court processes to remove dangerous criminals from the streets\u30101\u2020L1-L5\u3011.\n\nDuring his tenure, Marsigli has focused on violent crime and drug\u2011related offenses, particularly fentanyl. He reported the district\u2019s first conviction for death\u2011by\u2011distribution in Wilson County and highlighted collaboration with the three county sheriffs to target fentanyl trafficking\u301012\u2020L1-L4\u3011. He also noted legislative changes allowing 15\u2011year\u2011olds who commit violent crimes to be tried as adults, reflecting his office\u2019s commitment to addressing serious juvenile offenses\u301012\u2020L17-L20\u3011.\n\nMarsigli\u2019s platform, as outlined in his 2022 Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey, calls for stronger partnerships with law\u2011enforcement agencies, prioritizing prosecution of the most dangerous offenders, increasing visible patrols in high\u2011crime areas, and improving community lighting to deter crime\u30101\u2020L6-L14\u3011. He stresses the need for efficient case management, citing an average case age of seven\u2011and\u2011a\u2011half months and the importance of settlements and adjudications to handle the heavy caseload\u301012\u2020L13-L16\u3011.\n\nThe District Attorney\u2019s role in North Carolina requires overseeing criminal prosecutions within the district, managing assistant prosecutors, coordinating with law\u2011enforcement officials, and ensuring that justice is administered fairly and efficiently. Marsigli\u2019s statements and actions illustrate his interpretation of these duties, emphasizing personal involvement in court, community engagement, and a data\u2011driven focus on the most serious crimes.\n\n## Sources\n- [1] [Jeffrey A. Marsigli (North Carolina 8th Prosecutorial District Attorney, North Carolina, candidate 2022) - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Jeffrey_A._Marsigli_(North_Carolina_8th_Prosecutorial_District_Attorney,_North_Carolina,_candidate_2022))\n- [7] [Candidate Profiles \u2013 NC Voter Guide](https://ncvoterguide.org/profiles/)\n- [10] [Evans concedes to Marsigli in district attorney's race | Local News | rockymounttelegram.com](https://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/local/evans-concedes-to-marsigli-in-district-attorneys-race/article_2b6da1ac-6aad-59ad-aaca-b83ff7e6e5b9.html)\n- [11] [District attorney race goes to recount - The Wilson Times](https://www.wilsontimes.com/sites/www.wilsontimes.com/news/district-attorney-race-goes-to-recount-249137)\n- [12] [DA Jeffrey Marsigli talks to Rotary Club of Tarboro](https://mytarborotoday.com/da-jeffrey-marsigli-talks-to-rotary-club-of-tarboro-p2718-134.htm)","campaigns":[{"contest":"district_attorney_dist_008","county":"edgecombe","county_count":3,"electiondate":"Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT","pgr":"general","state":"NC","title":"District Attorney District 08"}],"cf_filings":[],"firstname":"Jeffrey","fullname":"Jeffrey Alan Marsigli","lastname":"Marsigli","middlename":"Alan","office_history":[{"campaigns":[{"contest":"district_attorney_dist_008","contest_title":"District Attorney District 08","county":"edgecombe","county_count":3,"electiondate":"2026-11-03","office_county":null,"office_key":"district_attorney","office_title":"District Attorney","party":"REP","pgr":"general","state":"NC"}],"county":null,"cycles":[{"general":{"contest":"district_attorney_dist_008","contest_title":"District Attorney District 08","county":"edgecombe","county_count":3,"electiondate":"2026-11-03","office_county":null,"office_key":"district_attorney","office_title":"District Attorney","party":"REP","pgr":"general","state":"NC"},"party":"REP","primary":null,"term":null,"year":2026}],"office_key":"district_attorney","office_title":"District Attorney","state":"NC","terms":[]}],"summary":"Jeffrey A.\u202fMarsigli is the Republican District Attorney for North Carolina\u2019s 8th Prosecutorial District, elected in 2022 and focused on violent and drug crime.","terms":[],"token":"39e0c2820c17858c"}