Name as it appears on the ballot: Nancy (Lorrin) Freeman Campaign website: FreemanforDA.com Years lived in Wake County: 25 years 1. What do you believe are the most important issues facing the District Attorney’s Office? What are your top three priorities in addressing these issues? My top priorities are the continued improvement of our criminal legal system […]
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Candidate Questionnaire: LiBria Stephens, Durham County Clerk of Court
Name as it appears on the ballot: LiBria Stephens Campaign website: StephensforClerkofCourt.com Years lived in Durham County: 25+ 1. In 300 words or fewer, please give us—and our readers—your elevator pitch: Why are you running? What do you understand the role of Clerk of Superior Court to encompass? Why should voters entrust you with this position? […]
Candidate Questionnaire: Jessica Major, NC District Court 14, Seat 1
Name as it appears on the ballot: Jessica M. Major Age: 38 Party affiliation: Democrat Campaign website: www.majorforjudge.com Occupation & employer: Attorney, Self-employed 1. Please tell us what in your record as a public official or private citizen demonstrates your ability to be effective, fair, and impartial on the bench? Please be specific. What do you believe qualifies you […]
Candidate Questionaire: Curtis Hrischuk, Durham Board of Education, District 1
Name as it appears on the ballot: Curtis Hrischuk Age: 57 Party affiliation: Unhappy with both parties Campaign website: https://www.betterboardbetterschools.com/curtishrischuk Occupation & employer: Principal product manager at a high-tech company working in the digital currency area Years lived in the area: 5 years in Durham, 22 years in Raleigh-Durham area 1. In 300 words or […]
Candidate Questionnaire: Jonathan Wilson, Durham County District Attorney
Name as it appears on the ballot: Jonathan Wilson Campaign website: wilson4da.com Years lived in Durham County: 16 years 1. What do you believe are the most important issues facing the District Attorney’s Office? What are your top three priorities in addressing these issues? The greatest challenge facing the District Attorney’s Office is the sudden (and perceived) […]
Candidate Questionnaire: Jasper Fleming, Durham Board of Education, District 1
Name as it appears on the ballot: Jasper Fleming Age: 37 Party affiliation: Democratic Party Campaign website: JasperF4DPS.com Occupation & employer: Financial Analyst: UNC Health Years lived in the area: 1. In 300 words or less, please give us—and our readers—your elevator pitch: Why are you running? Why should voters entrust you with this position? What are […]
Candidate Questionnaire: Myca Jeter, Durham Board of Education, District 4
Name as it appears on the ballot: Myca Jeter Age: 44 Party affiliation: Democrat Occupation & employer: Social Worker – Alliance Health Years lived in the area: 26 years 1. In 300 words or less, please give us—and our readers—your elevator pitch: Why are you running? Why should voters entrust you with this position? […]
Candidate Questionnaire: Donald Hughes, Durham Board of Education, District 2
Name as it appears on the ballot: Donald Hughes Age: 34 Party affiliation: Democratic Campaign website: www.donaldahughes.com Occupation & employer: Director of Community Voice, Foundation for Health Leadership & Innovation Years lived in the area: Born and raised in Durham. Worked for local government for six years in Washington, DC. 1. In 300 words or […]
Candidate Questionnaire: Bettina Umstead, Durham Board of Education, District 2
Name as it appears on the ballot: Bettina Umstead Age: 34 Party affiliation: Democrat (Nonpartisan Race) Campaign website: www.bettinaumstead.com Occupation & employer: Associate, The Equity Collaborative Years lived in the area: 10 1. In 300 words or less, please give us—and our readers—your elevator pitch: Why are you running? Why should voters entrust you with […]
Candidate Questionnaire: Cindy Sinkez, Wake Board of Commissioners, District 3
A public schools champion and state Equal Rights Amendment advocate, Sinkez is the most progressive candidate in this three-candidate race.

