David Twiddy
Candidate for County Commissioner, Dare County, District 01
Background
- Occupation
- Retired educator
Chairman of the Dare County Board of Education, who has also worked in Dare County Schools; he won the March 2026 Republican primary for the District 1 commissioner seat.
Documented positions
Housing
Supports expanding workforce and teacher housing
He cited the Dare Education Foundation's apartments for newly hired teachers and their waiting list.
ReportDare Commissioner candidates make their case at GOP forumNews coverage · The Outer Banks Voice · Jan 21, 2026 · outerbanksvoice.com
“It is a critical need that we need to have for our workforce”
Health & human services
Pledges to examine student mental health and drug issues
ReportDare Commissioner candidates make their case at GOP forumNews coverage · The Outer Banks Voice · Jan 21, 2026 · outerbanksvoice.com
“I certainly would look into a mental health and drug issue.”
All sources (4)
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing (Dare County offices and districts)
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- 2026 General Election Candidate Listing
Election filing · North Carolina State Board of Elections · s3.amazonaws.com
- Elected Officials | Dare County, NC
Government record · Dare County Board of Elections · darenc.gov
- Dare Commissioner candidates make their case at GOP forum
News coverage · The Outer Banks Voice · Jan 21, 2026 · outerbanksvoice.com
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