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Election 2026: N.C. Senate District 1 race
Two Dare County candidates are running in this year’s election for North Carolina Senate District 1: Republican state Sen. Jerry Tillett, who was appointed to the seat last month following the resignation of former Sen. Bobby Hanig (R-Currituck), and Democrat Melissa Zehner.
Corinne Saunders
9 hours ago10 min read
Election 2026: N.C. Senate District 2 race
In this year’s election for North Carolina Senate District 2, incumbent Republican state Sen. Norman “Norm” Sanderson of Pamlico County is running for reelection, and Democratic challenger William Roy Surrett of Carteret County, who goes by his middle name, is also running for the seat.
Corinne Saunders
9 hours ago10 min read
Dare sheriff race 2026: Total of four prospective candidates have publicized plans to run
A total of four prospective Republican candidates have publicized plans to run for Dare County sheriff in 2026. Official candidate filing has not yet taken place.
Corinne Saunders
May 29, 20253 min read
Dare sheriff race 2026: One prospective candidate is from Dare. Another, from Pa., was accused of mistreatment by 3 former partners, including an alleged threat to kill family dog
Two hopeful Republican candidates recently announced plans to run for Dare County sheriff in 2026. Official candidate filing has not yet taken place.
Corinne Saunders
May 28, 20256 min read
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