DISTRICT ATTORNEY DISTRICT 01 Candidate Profile

Jeff Cruden

RepublicanDISTRICT ATTORNEY DISTRICT 01North Carolina01

Background

Jeff Cruden is a Republican candidate for District Attorney District 01 in North Carolina during the 2026 election cycle. As of October 17, 2026, Jeff Cruden's ballot status is general nominee.

Summary compiled from cited public records. Sources: Official candidate filing records; s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncsbe.gov/Elections/2026/Candidate%2…; Official election records.

Sourced summary

North Carolina State Board of Elections Candidate Listing lists Jeff Cruden as a Republican candidate for DISTRICT ATTORNEY DISTRICT 01 01 in the 2026 cycle s3.amazonaws.com

Claim timeline

North Carolina State Board of Elections Candidate Listing lists Jeff Cruden as a Republican candidate for DISTRICT ATTORNEY DISTRICT 01 01 in the 2026 cycle s3.amazonaws.com Retrieved 2026-06-20.

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Race context

North Carolina, DISTRICT ATTORNEY DISTRICT 01.

Cycle year on file: 2026.

Race name on file: 2026 DISTRICT ATTORNEY DISTRICT 01 - North Carolina 01.

Race status on file: discovered.

The profile was first indexed on 2026-05-16 and last indexed on 2026-06-20.

Source posture

Latest attached source timestamp on file: 2026-06-20.

Profile questions

What office is Jeff Cruden indexed for?

Jeff Cruden is indexed for North Carolina, DISTRICT ATTORNEY DISTRICT 01. The race name on file is 2026 DISTRICT ATTORNEY DISTRICT 01 - North Carolina 01. The cycle year on file is 2026.

What party is on file for Jeff Cruden?

The party label on file for Jeff Cruden is Republican.

What is Jeff Cruden's candidate status?

Jeff Cruden is marked Active candidate on this profile. Race status on file: discovered.

How many public claims are attached to Jeff Cruden?

The route record reports 1 public claims, 1 valid citations, and 1 primary-source references. Claim text and source receipts are available in the full research book.

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