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- 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. 

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Seth Banks is from Yancey County, North Carolina. He has a bachelor 27s degree from North Carolina State University and a law degree from Wake Forest University School of Law. He is married to his wife, Gretchen, and they have a son together.

Meet Your Candidates for District Attorney in the 24th: Seth Banks ...

Prosecutorial District 35 - North Carolina Conference of District ...

Seth is an attorney and a partner at Bailey and Banks, PLLC. He previously worked as an assistant district attorney in the Triad area for nearly six years. 

Seth previously served as the district attorney for North Carolina's 24th Prosecutorial District. He was appointed to this position in June 2014 and subsequently elected in November 2014. He ran for election for North Carolina's 35th Prosecutorial District Attorney in 2022 but did not win.

Seth Banks (North Carolina 35th Prosecutorial District Attorney ...

As a criminal defense and civil litigation attorney at Miller and Johnson, PLLC, focuses on legal representation in both criminal and civil matters.

As chair of the Watauga County Board of Commissioners, Banks has experience in local government leadership.

As an Assistant District Attorney, Banks began his legal career after graduating from Wake Forest University School of Law.

For Candidate Seth Banks on Issue public-safety:  
Pledges to ensure violent criminals are punished with significant sentences and not allowed dismissals for serious crimes.

For Candidate Seth Banks on Issue public-safety:  
Commits to efficient administration and open communication with law enforcement and the community, focusing on reducing drug crimes, swiftly addressing cases, and increasing penalties for violent and habitual felons.

As of January 5, 2026, Seth Banks’s website did not contain information on this issue.