I’m running for District Attorney to ensure fairness in our criminal justice system.

My name is Martin Moore, and this is my promise to you.

As District Attorney, I will prioritize prosecuting gun crimes, domestic violence, and serious threats to public safety. Misdemeanor cannabis charges will be my lowest priority. We must keep our community safe while focusing on root causes of crime. I promise to hold people accountable while focusing on smart, fair prosecution.

ABOUT MARTIN

A graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill and UNC School of Law, Martin began his career as a public defender in Asheville and has over a decade of experience in civil, criminal, and appellate courts, including working on cases before the North Carolina Court of Appeals and NC Supreme Court.

As a County Commissioner, he has championed affordable housing, early-childhood education, and racial justice initiatives. Martin voted to fully fund our public schools in the FY26 county budget.

This office of the District Attorney is about more than bringing charges. It’s about expanding our definition of community safety. I am ready to serve — and to build a safer, fairer Buncombe County for all of our community.

Key points of Martin’s plan for the Buncombe County D.A.’s Office include:

– Support treatment courts and diversion programs, including a mental health court.

– Prioritize the prosecution of crimes that harm our community: gun violence and domestic violence. Martin will add a second day each week dedicated to the prosecution of domestic violence offenses.

– Ensure due process for everyone in our community. The U.S. Constitution protects all residents of Buncombe County, regardless of their immigration status.

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