Stories in Election2022
In an election when local Republicans were either uncontested or victorious, incumbent first-term Republican Ervin Bateman defeated Democratic challenger Heather Euler in the battle for the one contested seat on the Dare County Board of Commissioners. Full story
Nov 8
Some clear disagreements over Critical Race Theory, values in the system By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice The newly elected Dare County Board of Education will take office in at a time of transition and some turmoil in the countyâs public school system. Full story
Nov 6
By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice Of the three seats on the seven-member Dare County Board of Commissioners that are on the ballot this election, only one race is actually contested. Incumbent Republicans Jim Tobin (District 1) and Rob Ross (District 2) are running unopposed. Full story
Nov 3
N.C. voters wishing to cast their ballot by mail in the 2022 general election have until 5 p.m. Tuesday, November 1 to request a ballot. Full story
Oct 27
By Michelle Wagner | Outer Banks Voice Unaffiliated candidate Jessica Fearns and Republican candidate Ron Payne are competing for the District 2 seat on the Dare County Board of Education in the Nov. 8 election â one of three seats that will be filled by newly elected members when their terms begin in December. Full story
Oct 21
Early voting for the Nov. 8 general elections begins on Thursday, Oct. 20 and continues through Nov. 5. Three sites will be open for in-person early voting. Full story
Oct 19
By Michelle Wagner | Outer Banks Voice Unaffiliated candidate Marie Russell and Republican candidate Matt Brauer are vying for the District 3 seat on the Dare County Board of Education in the Nov. 8 election. Full story
Oct 18
Eligible individuals who want to cast their ballot on Election Day 2022 must register to vote by Friday, October 14. Full story
Oct 5
Ahead of elections this fall, the League of Women Voters of Dare County offers the nonpartisan election resource VOTE411.org. Full story
Sep 16
By 3-2 vote, Democrat remains candidate for District 3 NC Senate seat By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice | After about an hour of debate and discussion on Sept. 2, the North Carolina Board of Elections ruled against Republican Bobby Hanigâs challenge to the candidacy of his Democratic rival Valerie Jordan on residency grounds. Full story
Sep 2
By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice A dispute between the North Carolina Board of Elections (NCBOE) and the North Carolina Rules Review Commission over partisan election observers this fall is highlighting tensions over possible Election Day activities and generating national and even international headlines. Full story
Sep 5
By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice | The North Carolina Board of Elections has announced that Bobby Hanigâs challenge to the candidacy of Valerie Jordan is on the agenda for a remote meeting of the board, beginning at 3 p.m. on Friday, September 2. Full story
Aug 30