2026 North Carolina General Election

2026 North Carolina Primary Election

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Herman Little is originally from Rockingham, North Carolina. He earned a bachelor's degree in microbiology from North Carolina State University, a master's degree  in biotechnology from Claflin University, and a law degree from North Carolina Central University.

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Herman currently works as an assistant attorney general at the North Carolina Department of Justice and Attorney General's Office and as a judge advocate in the United States Army Reserve. Previously, he served as assistant district attorney for North Carolina Prosecutorial District 21 and an assistant public defender at the Mecklenburg County Public Defender's Office.

Herman Little’s campaign for North Carolina District Attorney for District 21 in the Democratic primary is his first entry into politics.

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Herman’s campaign for District Attorney for Prosecutorial District 21 in the Democratic primary is his first entry into politics.

As an assistant attorney general, handles legal matters on behalf of the state or federal government, prosecutes criminal cases and represents government interests in civil litigation, provides legal advice to state agencies or federal departments, and assists in developing and implementing legal strategies for complex cases and policy matters.

As a judge advocate, provided legal services to military personnel and their families, prosecuted or defended service members in courts-martial, advised military commanders on military justice and operational law matters, and handled administrative law issues within the military justice system.

As an assistant district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

- As an assistant attorney general, handles legal matters on behalf of the state or federal government, prosecutes criminal cases and represents government interests in civil litigation, provides legal advice to state agencies or federal departments, and assists in developing and implementing legal strategies for complex cases and policy matters.
- As a judge advocate, provided legal services to military personnel and their families, prosecuted or defended service members in courts-martial, advised military commanders on military justice and operational law matters, and handled administrative law issues within the military justice system.
- As an assistant district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

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As of January 2, 2026, Herman Little did not have a website or any information online.

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Herman is originally from Rockingham, North Carolina. He earned a bachelor's degree in microbiology from North Carolina State University, a master's degree  in biotechnology from Claflin University, and a law degree from North Carolina Central University.

Herman Little’s campaign for District Attorney for Prosecutorial District 21 in the Democratic primary is his first entry into politics.

As of January 2, 2026, Herman Little’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Jamie Adams grew up in Detroit. She has a bachelor's in psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a law degree from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School.

Jamie previously served as assistant district attorney in Mecklenburg County, Catawba County, and Scotland County.

Jamie Adams is currently the District Attorney for North Carolina’s 21st Judicial District. She was appointed to the position in 2024.

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Jamie is currently the District Attorney for North Carolina’s 21st Judicial District. She was appointed to the position in 2024.

As a district attorney, prosecutes civil and criminal actions under state law and presents cases before grand juries.

- As a district attorney, prosecutes civil and criminal actions under state law and presents cases before grand juries.
- As an assistant district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

As of January 2, 2026, Jamie Adams did not have a website or any information online.

Jamie Adams

Adams grew up in Detroit. She has a bachelors in psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a law degree from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School.

- She has been the currently the district attorney since 2024. She worked as an assistant district attorney for over 20 years.

- Supports greater public safety from gun violence. 
Supports education as a way to improve public safety

As of January 2, 2026, Jamie Adams’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- The district attorney prosecutes all criminal cases filed in District and Superior Courts.
- They advise local law enforcement on which cases to pursue and how to collect proper evidence for those cases.
- The district attorney may institute court proceedings 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. 

Prosecutes criminal cases and represents the state in local courts. 

North Carolina District Attorney, District 21, Democratic Primary

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