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Former Rep. Wiley Nickel Is Running to Become the Top Prosecutor in North Carolina's Largest County
Wiley Nickel enters a competitive race to succeed DA Lorrin Freeman, aiming to reform criminal justice and support public safety in Wake County, North Carolina's largest county.
- Wiley Nickel, a former North Carolina congressman, has announced his candidacy for Wake County district attorney in 2026 after ending his U.S. Senate bid.
- Current District Attorney Lorrin Freeman will not seek re-election, opening the position for Nickel and at least two other candidates.
- Nickel aims to bring his experience to local law enforcement and improve the justice system's fairness and accountability.
- He has criticized President Donald Trump and 'right-wing extremists' for threats to freedoms while promising to support police efforts.
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Former Rep. Wiley Nickel is running to become the top prosecutor in North Carolina's largest county
A former North Carolina Democratic congressman whose bid for U.S. Senate ended several weeks ago announced Tuesday that he is running to become the top prosecutor in the state’s largest county.
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