Stories in Election2023

Current TV Releases Video Highlighting 2023 Municipal Elections in Dare County

Current TV, in partnership with Dare County, has released a new video highlighting the 2023 Municipal Elections that will be held for the towns of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head and Manteo on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Full story

Sep 18


LWV Dare Presents: 2023 Municipal Election, Candidate Forums for Six Dare County Towns

6 LWV CANDIDATE Forums are planned in support of the Local Municipal Elections on November 7, 2023! Candidate Forums help you make an informed decision for the November 2023 Municipal Elections. Come and meet the candidates. Full story

Sep 16


Voter Registration Deadlines Approaching for 2023 Municipal Elections

Voter registration deadlines are approaching for eligible individuals who wish to vote on Election Day in October and November municipal elections in North Carolina.  Full story

Sep 10


As filing period ends, mayor’s races in Manteo and KDH highlight 2023 fall elections

There will be two mayoral races in Dare County this fall with the same circumstances in each—an incumbent commissioner is challenging an incumbent mayor. In Manteo, that contest will be between Sherry Wickstrom and current Mayor Bobby Owens. In Kill Devil Hills, it will be John Windley challenging incumbent Mayor Ben Sproul. Full story

Jul 30


First candidate filing day is busy in Dare County, Mayor’s race shaping up in Manteo

By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice
The July 7 opening date for candidates to file to run in this November’s municipal elections was a busy one for Dare County candidates, and we already have a mayor’s race shaping up in Manteo. Full story

Jul 8


John Windley announces for Kill Devil Hills Mayor

Cites Baum Tract rezoning issue as key reason for candidacy
By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice
Citing a profound disagreement with current Kill Devil Hills Mayor Ben Sproul over the attempt to rezone the town-owned Baum Tract to allow high-density multifamily use, Town Commissioner John Windley has announced he is running for mayor of Kill Devil Hills. Full story

Jun 29


Manteo Commissioner Sherry Butcher Wickstrom to enter mayoral race

Manteo Town Commissioner Sherry Butcher Wickstrom will file a notice of candidacy on July 7, at noon with the Dare County Board of Elections to run for Mayor of Manteo. The candidate filing period begins July 7.  Full story

Jun 19