Jim O'Neill is a graduate of Duke University and earned his law degree from New York Law School. He resides in Winston-Salem with his wife, Dr. Oona O'Neill, and their three children. 

Jim O'Neill is a lawyer serving his fourth term as Forsyth County District Attorney and has previously worked as an assistant district attorney in the same county. 

Jim O'Neill is currently serving his fourth term as Forsyth County District Attorney. He ran for North Carolina attorney general in 2020 but did not win. 

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Believes North Carolina's top business ranking and $3.2 billion surplus result from Republican legislation; supports manufacturing and high-tech growth over casinos, which he views as crime hubs, and opposes any casino development as Lt. Governor.

Supports recent Republican legislation on business and the economy, saying "We must attract more manufacturing and high-tech industries to enrich our state and communities, not commercial casino enterprises that serve as a breeding ground for the criminal element."

- Supports recent Republican legislation on business and the economy, saying "We must attract more manufacturing and high-tech industries to enrich our state and communities, not commercial casino enterprises that serve as a breeding ground for the criminal element."

Economy

As of January 31, 2024, Jim O'neill’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Two Things: Third time the charm for district attorney?; Medicaid expansion rolls on

Supports legalizing marijuana for medical use in limited circumstances,  like easing the suffering of cancer patients

- Supports legalizing marijuana for medical use in limited circumstances,  like easing the suffering of cancer patients

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

The candidate's website says, "Addiction is one of the leading causes of petty crimes across North Carolina... Jim believes it is time to combat the ills of mental illness and its impact on the safety of our streets and our communities."

The candidate's website says, "Jim has been . . . bringing in innovative programs to combat substance abuse. . . Jim believes it is time to combat the ills of mental illness and its impact on the safety of our streets and our communities."

Supports expanding on-campus security laws to include private and faith-based schools in North Carolina, citing vulnerabilities and the criminal targeting of unprotected institutions.

Supports expanding on-campus security laws to include private and faith-based schools in North Carolina.

Plans to counteract mental illness issues by forming a panel of experts to advise legislative solutions, rather than restricting constitutional rights, as a measure to enhance public safety.

As a means to combat gun violence, he wants to "establish a panel of private and public mental health experts along with law enforcement officials to create a list of legislative remedies for the General Assembly to address. . .the issue of mental illness and provide the services needed for those in need."

- The candidate's website says, "Jim has been . . . bringing in innovative programs to combat substance abuse. . . Jim believes it is time to combat the ills of mental illness and its impact on the safety of our streets and our communities."
- Supports expanding on-campus security laws to include private and faith-based schools in North Carolina.
- As a means to combat gun violence, he wants to "establish a panel of private and public mental health experts along with law enforcement officials to create a list of legislative remedies for the General Assembly to address. . .the issue of mental illness and provide the services needed for those in need."

Public Safety

Education

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Jim O'neill

Supports recent Republican legislation on business and the economy 

Supports attracting more manufacturing and high-tech industries to North Carolina

- Supports recent Republican legislation on business and the economy 
- Supports attracting more manufacturing and high-tech industries to North Carolina

In favor of legalizing marijuana for medical use in limited circumstances,  like easing the suffering of cancer patients

- In favor of legalizing marijuana for medical use in limited circumstances,  like easing the suffering of cancer patients

Supports expanding on-campus security laws to include private and faith-based schools in North Carolina

Plans to "establish a panel of private and public mental health experts along with law enforcement officials to create a list of legislative remedies for the General Assembly to address. . .the issue of mental illness and provide the services needed for those in need."

- The candidate's website says, "Jim has been . . . bringing in innovative programs to combat substance abuse. . . Jim believes it is time to combat the ills of mental illness and its impact on the safety of our streets and our communities."
- Supports expanding on-campus security laws to include private and faith-based schools in North Carolina
- Plans to "establish a panel of private and public mental health experts along with law enforcement officials to create a list of legislative remedies for the General Assembly to address. . .the issue of mental illness and provide the services needed for those in need."

Jim O'Neill is a graduate of Duke University and earned his law degree from New York Law School. He resides in Winston-Salem with his wife, Dr. Oona O'Neill, and their three children. Information about the church they attend is not provided.

Jim O'Neill is serving his fourth term as Forsyth County District Attorney and has previously worked as an assistant district attorney in the same county. He is a graduate of Duke University and earned his law degree from New York Law School.

Believes in strong law enforcement support; opposes liberal justice reforms; plans to maintain tough crime policies as Lt. Governor, reflecting his experience as a prosecutor and commitment to public safety in North Carolina.

Jim O'Neill is currently serving his fourth term as Forsyth County District Attorney, having previously served as an assistant district attorney in the same county. Specific details regarding any appointments, committees, or past political runs are not provided in the information given.

- Believes North Carolina's top business ranking and $3.2 billion surplus result from Republican legislation; supports manufacturing and high-tech growth over casinos, which he views as crime hubs, and opposes any casino development as Lt. Governor.

- The candidate's website says, "Addiction is one of the leading causes of petty crimes across North Carolina... Jim believes it is time to combat the ills of mental illness and its impact on the safety of our streets and our communities."
- Supports expanding on-campus security laws to include private and faith-based schools in North Carolina, citing vulnerabilities and the criminal targeting of unprotected institutions.
- Plans to counteract mental illness issues by forming a panel of experts to advise legislative solutions, rather than restricting constitutional rights, as a measure to enhance public safety.
- Believes in strong law enforcement support; opposes liberal justice reforms; plans to maintain tough crime policies as Lt. Governor, reflecting his experience as a prosecutor and commitment to public safety in North Carolina.

- The Lieutenant Governor is the President of the North Carolina Senate, they preside over daily sessions. They can vote as a tiebreaker in the Senate if they are equally divided.
- The Lieutenant Governor serves as Vice-Chair to the North Carolina Capital Planning Commission, which compiles and maintains building records 
- The Lieutenant Governor serves on a number of important boards and commissions, including Domestic Violence Commission, Military Affairs Commission, Energy Policy Council, North Carolina Board of Education, North Carolina Capital Planning Commission, and the Board of Community Colleges.
- When the Governor cannot perform their duties, Lieutenant Governor-elect becomes Governor. Such instances may occur from the Governor's removal, resignation, or death.
- The Lieutenant Governor is elected for a four-year term, and can serve a maximum of two consecutive terms. 