Dare County, North Carolina ballot, Nov 3, 2026

Ervin Bateman (R)

Aida Havel (D)

Aida Havel (Democratic Party) is running for election for an at-large seat of the Dare County Board of Commissioners in North Carolina. Aida Havel (D) and Ervin Bateman (R) are running in the general election for Dare County Board of Commissioners At-Large on November 3, 2026. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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Positions, with sources (3)

Background & approach: “I'm running because it's time for change in Dare County. We need more oversight and transparency and less favoritism.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))

Campaign priorities: “Connection: The things that connect us: our roads, internet, and cell service all require constant oversight.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))

Policy focus: “Because we live in a rural area, there are both challenges and opportunities. We just need energy and commitment to find and connect with the right opportunities.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))

Office	Candidates
Dare County Board of Education District 1	Stephen Nichols (R) vs. Kelleta Govan (D)

Dare County Board of Commissioners District 1: David Twiddy (R)
Dare County Board of Commissioners District 2: Rob Ross (R)
Dare County Register of Deeds: Cheryl House (R)
Dare County Sheriff: Rodney Rawls (R)

Dare County Clerk of Superior Court: Dean Martin Tolson (R)

Dare County Board of Education District 2: Ron Payne (R)
Dare County Board of Education District 3: Rich Shope (R)
Dare Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor: Clarence Wood Beasley, Matthew J. Paulson

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