Rebecca is originally from Wilmington, North Carolina. She is married to her husband, with whom she has 2 daughters.

Rebecca is currently an Assistant District Attorney in New Hanover and Pender Counties. She previously worked as a prosecutor in New York City.

WECT News, Rebecca Zimmer Donaldson appointed to replace District Attorney Ben David

Rebecca Zimmer Donaldson currently serves as the District Attorney in Prosecutorial District 6 in North Carolina. She was appointed in 2024.

As of August 23, 2024, Rebecca Zimmer Donaldson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Plans to prioritize "combating sex trafficking, reducing gun violence in our community, and supporting initiatives that ensure our schools are safe so our children can learn without fear."

- Plans to prioritize "combating sex trafficking, reducing gun violence in our community, and supporting initiatives that ensure our schools are safe so our children can learn without fear."

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Jason is originally from Alabama. He earned a bachelor's degree in business and economics from Virginia Military Institute and a law degree from Samford University. He lives with his wife Tamara and 4 children and attends Grace Baptist Church where he is a deacon.

Jason is an assistant district attorney in New Hanover and Pender Counties. He previously had his own law practice and worked for the law firm Webb & Grace. He served in the United States Army Reserve as a captain in the United States Army Reserve. 

Jason Smith's campaign for district attorney in Prosecutorial District 6 of North Carolina is his first run for public office.

He currently serves as an assistant district attorney in New Hanover and Pender Counties, where he has worked since 2010. As an assistant prosecutor, oversaw civil and criminal prosecutions, presented pre-trial motions in court, prepared cases for trial, produced legal research, opinions, and documents, and conducted interviews with victims, witnesses, and law enforcement officials.

As an attorney at Webb & Graves, he researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in business, tax, and estate law.

- He currently serves as an assistant district attorney in New Hanover and Pender Counties, where he has worked since 2010. As an assistant prosecutor, oversaw civil and criminal prosecutions, presented pre-trial motions in court, prepared cases for trial, produced legal research, opinions, and documents, and conducted interviews with victims, witnesses, and law enforcement officials.
- As an attorney at Webb & Graves, he researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in business, tax, and estate law.

Promises to "protect and serve" the community and all crime victims, regardless of severity.

Believes in improving case resolution speed through internal case management and collaboration with criminal justice partners, including law enforcement, judges, and defense attorneys.

Plans to focus on prosecuting "the worst people who do the worst crimes," including murderers, sexual offenders, violent criminals, gang members, child abusers, elderly abuse, domestic violence, and drug traffickers.

- Promises to "protect and serve" the community and all crime victims, regardless of severity.
- Believes in improving case resolution speed through internal case management and collaboration with criminal justice partners, including law enforcement, judges, and defense attorneys.
- Plans to focus on prosecuting "the worst people who do the worst crimes," including murderers, sexual offenders, violent criminals, gang members, child abusers, elderly abuse, domestic violence, and drug traffickers.

As of August 23, 2024, Jason W. Smith’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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- The District Attorney prosecutes all criminal cases filed in District and Superior Courts.
- The District Attorney advises local law enforcement on which cases to pursue and how to collect proper evidence for those cases.
- The District Attorney may institute court proceeding on behalf of the State, its agencies or its citizens in any and all public interest matters. This means they play an important role in keeping the public safe.
The District Attorney is elected for a four year term in partisan elections. 