Ashlie Shanley, a Republican, is seeking reelection as district attorney for North Carolina Prosecutorial District 25, serving Cabarrus County, in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. The official state candidate list lists her candidacy.
Experience and education
A 2022 governor’s office announcement documents Roy Cooper’s appointment of Shanley to succeed retiring District Attorney Roxann Vaneekhoven.
The announcement identifies Shanley as chief assistant district attorney at the time, with earlier service as an assistant district attorney and Safe Haven Special Victims Unit lead prosecutor. It lists a bachelor’s degree from N.C. State and a law degree from Campbell.
Stated priorities
The Election Hub’s profile reports her focus on violent offenders and community safety in a 2022 interview. That is a historical statement, rather than a new response to this outlet’s 2026 questionnaire.
Correction: An earlier version described Cooper’s appointment statement as an election endorsement. The announcement documents an appointment and praise for Shanley’s qualifications, not an endorsement in the 2026 election.
