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Melanie Shekita has a bachelor's degree in political science and government from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a law degree from Campbell University.

Melanie is an assistant district attorney. She works at the Wake County District Attorney’s Office, where she has been for 27 years. She previously worked as a firefighter.

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Melanie is an assistant district attorney the Wake County District Attorney’s Office. She previously worked as a firefighter.

Melanie Shekita's campaign for North Carolina District Attorney, District 10, Democratic Primary is her first entry into politics.

Melanie's campaign for District Attorney in Prosecutorial District 10 is her first entry into politics.

As a seasoned prosecutor with 27 years of courtroom experience at the Wake County District Attorney’s Office, has handled complex and sensitive cases, including sex crimes against children, physical abuse, sexual abuse, and homicidal violence.

As a prosecutor with 27 years of experience at the Wake County District Attorney’s Office, prosecuted "the most serious crimes, from child victim’s cases to capital murder."

- As a prosecutor with 27 years of experience at the Wake County District Attorney’s Office, prosecuted "the most serious crimes, from child victim’s cases to capital murder."

Legal Experience

Supports efficient prosecution of cases and ensuring victims receive the justice they deserve.

Advocates for enhanced training programs and resources for prosecutors and law enforcement to stay current with best practices in criminal justice.

Supports "enhanced training programs and resources for prosecutors and law enforcement."

For Candidate Melanie Shekita on Issue public-safety: Supports holding violent offenders accountable, implementing evidence-based strategies to reduce recidivism, and ensuring efficient prosecution for victims' justice.

Plans to reduce reoffending with "implementing evidence-based strategies."

For Candidate Melanie Shekita on Issue public-safety:  
Aims to work collaboratively with law enforcement to reduce violent crime.

Aims to work collaboratively with law enforcement to reduce violent crime.

For Candidate Melanie Shekita on Issue public-safety:  
Aims to build a coalition to address concerns about equity, justice, and law enforcement in Wake County.

Plans to build a coalition to address concerns about equity, justice, and law enforcement in Wake County.

- Supports efficient prosecution of cases and ensuring victims receive the justice they deserve.
- Supports "enhanced training programs and resources for prosecutors and law enforcement."
- Plans to reduce reoffending with "implementing evidence-based strategies."
- Aims to work collaboratively with law enforcement to reduce violent crime.
- Plans to build a coalition to address concerns about equity, justice, and law enforcement in Wake County.

Public Safety

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

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Melanie has a bachelor's degree in political science and government from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a law degree from Campbell University.

Melanie Shekita's campaign for District Attorney in Prosecutorial District 10 is her first entry into politics.

Melanie has 27 years of experience at the Wake County District Attorney’s Office, where prosecuted "the most serious crimes, from child victim’s cases to capital murder."

- Melanie has 27 years of experience at the Wake County District Attorney’s Office, where prosecuted "the most serious crimes, from child victim’s cases to capital murder."

- 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. 