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Guilford County, North Carolina

Guilford County District Attorney

One candidate is tracked for Guilford County District Attorney on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Avery Michelle Crump. Candidate information follows official Guilford County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Incumbent Avery Michelle Crump is the only certified candidate for Prosecutorial District 24, which covers Guilford County alone; unopposed candidates print on North Carolina's November 3 ballot.

What this office does

District attorney or prosecutor. The district attorney is the chief prosecutor for the county or judicial district. The office decides which criminal charges to file, negotiates pleas, tries cases and, in many states, advises county government or handles child support and juvenile matters. The office sets local charging and diversion policies within state law.

This race. The sitting officeholder, Avery Michelle Crump, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Avery Michelle Crump

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

Avery Michelle Crump has been Guilford County's district attorney since 2016, after serving as a Guilford District Court judge, nine years as a Guilford assistant district attorney, and earlier as a Bronx County prosecutor, per the Conference of District Attorneys' official district page. She holds degrees from UNC and NCCU Law.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Guilford County District Attorney in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Guilford County District Attorney on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Avery Michelle Crump. Candidate information follows official Guilford County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Guilford County District Attorney election in North Carolina?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for North Carolina are on the North Carolina election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Candidate roster from official Guilford County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Avery Michelle Crump, full profileOfficial North Carolina election office