Dare sheriff race 2026: Total of four prospective candidates have publicized plans to run
- Corinne Saunders
- 3 days ago
- 3 min read

Jimmy Pierce (pictured above) and Jeffrey “Jeff” Deringer (not pictured) plan to run for Dare County sheriff in 2026, in addition to the two prospective candidates Outer Banks Insider previously covered. (Photo courtesy Pierce’s online campaign)
By Corinne Saunders
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MANTEO — 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.
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