Currently holds the office of North Carolina District Attorney - District 31 until December 31, 2026.
Candidate for North Carolina Lieutenant Governor in 2024 North Carolina Primary Runoff Election.
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Get StartedJim has been a leader in bringing innovative programs to combat substance abuse. Addiction is one of the leading causes of petty crimes across North Carolina. In addition, Jim believes it is time to combat the ills of mental illness and its impact on the safety of our streets and our communities. Learn more
As a prosecutor, Jim has witnessed how criminals plot and execute their crimes. Today, many North Carolina schools are at risk. Currently, state law only requires local law enforcement to provide on-campus security to our public schools. Jim believes this requirement must also be expanded to protect private and faith-based schools. Criminals prey upon the most vulnerable, and leaving many of our schools unprotected is an oversight that must be corrected. Learn more
As Lt. Governor, Jim will be tough on crime. Jim is an experienced prosecutor who has spent the past 20 years locking up some of the most dangerous criminals, not letting them back onto the streets. As a prosecutor, Jim has learned the kind of support our law enforcement needs from government officials. Jim understands the daily challenges our law enforcement officials face and will ensure they have everything they need to keep our communities safe. In his last election for District Attorney, Jim’s opponent ran on bringing liberal, progressive justice practices to Forsyth County. Jim won his election and didn't allow the disastrous, pro-crime initiatives to come to Forsyth County, and as Lt. Governor, he won’t allow them to come to North Carolina. Learn more
Currently, state law only requires local law enforcement to provide on-campus security to our public schools. Jim believes this requirement must also be expanded to protect private and faith-based schools. Criminals prey upon the most vulnerable, and leaving many of our schools unprotected is an oversight that must be corrected. Learn more
Jim believes continued economic growth in North Carolina will come from continuing to make North Carolina more attractive for business, not casinos. 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. As your Lt. Governor, Jim will stand against any attempts to bring casinos into our communities. North Carolina has thrived without casinos and will continue to do so with Jim O’Neill as Lt. Governor. Learn more
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