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Amara Martineque Hunter
Office history
Amara Martineque Hunter is the Democratic nominee for North Carolina's 31st Prosecutorial District Attorney, the office that serves Forsyth County. The district attorney is the chief law-enforcement prosecutor for the district, responsible for charging criminal cases, overseeing assistant district attorneys, and ensuring that prosecutions are pursued fairly, efficiently, and in the public interest.
Hunter's professional background spans law-enforcement and legal advocacy. Per her Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey and her campaign site, she began her career as a police officer, later served as an Assistant District Attorney, and currently works as a public defender in the Forsyth County Public Defender's Office 110.
Her blend of policing, prosecutorial, and defense experience informs her approach to the district attorney's role. Hunter's campaign describes her pledge to serve "wisely, fairly and with accountability," aiming for a balanced perspective that respects victims, upholds the law, and safeguards due process for defendants 10.
Hunter's candidacy advanced without a primary contest after the Democratic primary scheduled for March 3, 2026, was canceled. She faces incumbent Republican Jim O'Neill in the November 3, 2026 general election 1.
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Public filings
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North Carolina — campaign finance
- State, county, and municipal candidates — all in one system — NC State Board of Elections — Committee Search. Search by last name “Hunter”.
North Carolina — statement of economic interest
- Required for state-elected and many local officials — NC State Ethics Commission — Statement of Economic Interest Search. Search by last name “Hunter”.