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County Commissioner, Dare County

District 01

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1
Term
4 years
Candidates
1
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A county commissioner is one of the members of the board that adopts the county budget, sets the property tax rate and oversees county government.

Residency district: every voter in the county votes for this seat (the district is where the member must live; State Board March 3, 2026 primary precinct results).

David Twiddy

Republican

Retired educator

The gist

  • Supports expanding workforce and teacher housing
  • Pledges to examine student mental health and drug issues
More about David
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  1. Supports expanding workforce and teacher housing

    Dare Commissioner candidates make their case at GOP forum

    News coverage · The Outer Banks Voice · Jan 21, 2026 · outerbanksvoice.com

    “It is a critical need that we need to have for our workforce”

  2. Pledges to examine student mental health and drug issues

    Dare Commissioner candidates make their case at GOP forum

    News coverage · The Outer Banks Voice · Jan 21, 2026 · outerbanksvoice.com

    “I certainly would look into a mental health and drug issue.”

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