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Jim O'neill
REPUBLICAN
Jim O'neill is running for North Carolina Lieutenant Governor, Republican Primary.
Political background
Jim O'Neill is currently serving his fourth term as Forsyth County District Attorney. He ran for North Carolina attorney general in 2020 but did not win.
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Professional background
Jim O'Neill is a lawyer serving his fourth term as Forsyth County District Attorney and has previously worked as an assistant district attorney in the same county.
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Candidate website
Personal background
Jim O'Neill is a graduate of Duke University and earned his law degree from New York Law School. He resides in Winston-Salem with his wife, Dr. Oona O'Neill, and their three children.
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Candidate website
Economy
- Supports recent Republican legislation on business and the economy, saying "We must attract more manufacturing and high-tech industries to enrich our state and communities, not commercial casino enterprises that serve as a breeding ground for the criminal element."
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Candidate website
Energy & the Environment
As of January 31, 2024, Jim O'neill’s website did not contain information on this issue.
Healthcare
- Supports legalizing marijuana for medical use in limited circumstances, like easing the suffering of cancer patients
Voting & Elections
As of January 31, 2024, Jim O'neill’s website did not contain information on this issue.
Public Safety
- The candidate's website says, "Jim has been . . . bringing in innovative programs to combat substance abuse. . . Jim believes it is time to combat the ills of mental illness and its impact on the safety of our streets and our communities."
- Supports expanding on-campus security laws to include private and faith-based schools in North Carolina.
- As a means to combat gun violence, he wants to "establish a panel of private and public mental health experts along with law enforcement officials to create a list of legislative remedies for the General Assembly to address. . .the issue of mental illness and provide the services needed for those in need."
Education
As of January 31, 2024, Jim O'neill’s website did not contain information on this issue.
Foreign Policy
As of January 31, 2024, Jim O'neill’s website did not contain information on this issue.