Here are the 2026 statewide candidates for Durham County ...

Jonathan Wilson has a bachelor's degree from North Carolina A&T State University and a law degree from North Carolina Central University School of Law.

Jonathan is an attorney at J. Wilson Law.

Jonathan Wilson previously ran for Durham district attorney in the 2022 Democratic primary and did not win.

Who's Running: Durham County DA, Sheriff, and Judiciary

Jonathan Wilson ran for Durham district attorney in the 2022 Democratic primary and did not win.

As a criminal defense attorney, Wilson has worked to hold the District Attorney’s Office accountable and protect the constitutional rights of offenders and victims.

Worked as a criminal defense attorney, representing clients and defending constitutional rights.

- Worked as a criminal defense attorney, representing clients and defending constitutional rights.

Legal Experience

Plans to address the "sudden (and perceived) increase in violent crime" by ensuring victims feel "heard and protected" and preventing "unnecessary or disproportionate prosecution of individuals from low-income and vulnerable populations."

Plans to address rising violent crime while supporting victims and avoiding unnecessary prosecution of vulnerable individuals.

Said, "I would impose stricter policies regarding pre-trial release in cases involving guns and violent crime."

Supports stricter pretrial release rules for cases involving guns and violent crime.

Said, "No, I do not support capital punishment. There are no circumstances where I believe the death penalty should be sought."

- Plans to address rising violent crime while supporting victims and avoiding unnecessary prosecution of vulnerable individuals.
- Supports stricter pretrial release rules for cases involving guns and violent crime.
- Opposes the death penalty in all cases.

Public Safety

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

Consumer Protection

Jonathan Wilson

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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 grand jury proceedings.

Served as an assistant district attorney, prosecuting cases and overseeing grand jury proceedings.

As an assistant attorney general, Wilson represented state agencies in civil litigation involving civil rights, Title VII, and medical malfeasance claims.

Served as an assistant attorney general, representing state agencies in civil litigation.

As a Judge Advocate General in the U.S. Army Reserve, provided legal guidance to military personnel and veterans on issues ranging from federal regulations to small claims.

Served as a Judge Advocate General in the U.S. Army Reserve, providing legal guidance to service members and veterans.

- Worked as a criminal defense attorney, representing clients and defending constitutional rights.
- Served as an assistant district attorney, prosecuting cases and overseeing grand jury proceedings.
- Served as an assistant attorney general, representing state agencies in civil litigation.
- Served as a Judge Advocate General in the U.S. Army Reserve, providing legal guidance to service members and veterans.

- Plans to address rising violent crime while supporting victims and avoiding unnecessary prosecution of vulnerable individuals.
- Supports stricter pretrial release rules for cases involving guns and violent crime.

As of January 2, 2026, Jonathan Wilson’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. 