Deberry Leads Wilson in Durham DA Race

0:00It's March 4 and Durham, let's get into the news. In the Democratic primary for Durham County District Attorney, early returns have encompassed St. Donna DeBerry leading challenger Jonathan Wilson, the second. This March a rematch from their 2022 face-off, where DeBerry dominated with 79% of the vote. Poles have closed, but these numbers only cover early and provisional ballots, with election day votes still to come. DeBerry first won the seat in 2018, and held it through re-election two years later. Before office, she led the North Carolina Housing Coalition and served as General Counsel for the State's Health Department. Durham leans heavily Democratic, leaving no Republican challengers for the general election. DeBerry has pushed to ease penalties for minor crimes while boosting focus on violence and police report a 16.9% drop in violent. Incidents this year compare to last. Still, she faced heat last year over courthouse key card data, suggesting she shows up less than half the work days, on average, something she disputed, as inaccurate.

1:03Wilson, a local defense lawyer, stressed the need for a hands-on leader in court and the community. He picked up fresh backing this time from groups like the Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People and Friends of Durham, while DeBerry got nods from the People's Alliance. With no other candidates in the mix, the winner here likely cruises to victory in November. Four results should clarify the race soon as all votes get counted. Special thanks to our sponsor for supporting this episode. Press play. Put your head down. The sound is already there. S-O-L-I-SOLY-PILLOW.COM