Feb 6, 2026: Press Release in The Outer Banks Voice
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Dare County Democratic Party
Website: daredemocrats.com
Dare County Democratic Party Announces February 2026 Precinct Meetings
Dare County, NC — The Dare County Democratic Party has announced county-wide local Democratic Precinct Meetings throughout February 2026. These meetings provide an opportunity for community members to connect with neighbors, discuss local issues, and get involved in grassroots organizing across Dare County.
Meetings are open to the public and will be held at the following dates, times, and locations:
Sunday, February 15, 2026 – 3:00 p.m.
Colington / Kill Devil Hills Precinct Meeting
Kill Devil Hills Library Community Room
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
Saturday, February 21, 2026 – 9:00–10:30 a.m.
Manteo & Wanchese Precinct Meeting
Head Start Building
723 Sir Walter Raleigh Street
Manteo, NC 27954
Saturday, February 21, 2026 – 10:00–11:30 a.m.
Kitty Hawk / Southern Shores Precinct Meeting
Pitts Center, Southern Shores Town Hall
5377 N. Virginia Dare Trail
Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
Saturday, February 21, 2026 – 1:00–2:00 p.m.
Avon, Chicamacomico, Frisco, Buxton, & Hatteras Precinct Meeting
Studio 12
41008 North Carolina Highway 12
Avon, NC 27915
Thursday, February 26, 2026 – 6:00–7:30 p.m.
Duck Precinct Meeting
Town of Duck
1200 Duck Road
Duck, NC 27949
Saturday, February 28, 2026 – 10:00–11:30 a.m.
Nags Head Precinct Meeting
Nags Head Town Hall
5401 S. Croatan Highway
Nags Head, NC 27959
“Precincts are the building blocks of our local Democratic Party,” said Susan Sawin, Dare County Democratic Party Chair. “The meetings give residents a chance to engage directly in the democratic process, build community, and help shape the future of Dare County.”
For additional information and to register for the upcoming precinct meetings, visit http://www.daredemocrats.com.
Jan 19, 2026: Coastal Cleanup Crusade – Roanoke Island
Event covered in The Coastland Times, Jan 28, 2026.
Thanks to all who participated in the cleanup January 19th with the NC Coastal Federation!
Jan 17, 2026 Two Nags Head Protests Against ICE
Dec 20, 2025, Letter to the Editor: Laura Allendorf, Coastland Times, “What the health, Republicans? #2”
Oct. 26, 2025, Letter to the Editor: Laura Allendorf, Coastland Times, “Republicans’ refusal to negotiate with Democrats over funding the government is unhealthy for North Carolinians”
Oct. 18, 2025: No Kings 2.0 Protests in Avon and Kitty Hawk
Richard Colgan: Good Vibrations! No Kings at the Beach in NC
See photos by Melissa Mattingly here.
Photos below by Angelo Lantigua by Cactus Studio
Mon Oct 13 Community Cleanup
Sep 24, 2025. Dare Democrats Monthly Meeting –
We were thrilled to hear from 3 judicial candidates:ff
- Eula Reid (left) running for NC Superior Court
- Christine Walczyk (center) running for NC Court of Appeal
- Jenny Wells (right), running for re-election to the 1st Judicial District Bench
- Watch for more information on how to support them.
Sep 13, 2025 Pridefest at Festival Park
Sep 6, 2025 Manteo Precinct Meeting
Thanks to all who attended today’s bimonthly precinct meeting! Our guest speaker was Bob Muller, Dare County Democratic Party votebuilder administrator. He presented Manteo Precinct data from the 2024 election; outlined ways we can get involved now in advance of the all-important mid terms when canvassing will be key to turning out the vote; and described relational organizing, a tool for voter engagement.
We also heard from Manteo Mayor Pro Tem Betty Selby, who is running for Mayor this year. Early voting begins on October 16! Be sure to attend Betty Selby for Mayor kickoff rally on Monday, September 8, from 6pm to 8pm at Cartwright Park.
Finally, we need you to step up and run for the Board of Education or the Dare County Board of Commissioners. We can’t let any seat go uncontested! The candidate filing period for 2026 races starts in December.
Sep 1, 2025, Labor Day Protest
Aug 27, 2025, Dare Dems Meeting
Some local Municipal Candidates explained their reasons for running and goals for the future. Betty Selby, Molly Harrison (with Susan Sawin), Charlotte Walker (with Susan Sawin), Monica Thibodeau, Miriam Rollin, Kevin Lingard. (See Candidate Listing on Dare County site)
Aug 1, 2025, Dare Dems Table at Manteo’s First Friday
Jun 17, 2025, Protect Our Courts Accountability Canvass, Kill Devil Hills
Jun 17, 2025, Manteo & Wanchese Precinct Social at Old Swimming Hole in Manteo
May 28, 2025, Speaker at Dare Democrats Meeting: Jason Newman on Civilian-based Defense
Jason Newman discussed the history of non-violent defense. See the entire video on the Dare County Democrats YouTube Channel. To connect with Jason, request to join the Civilian Defense Resources private Facebook group,
Apr 19, 2025 Resist the Regime Sign Waving at Dowdy Park in Nags Head
April 16, 2025 Community Forum
The Dare Democrats hosted a community event attended by over 100 people. Speakers included: Wiley Nickel (former US Representative); Chris Schulte (Democratic candidate for US Congressional District 3); Randy Fenninger (Vice Chair, Manteo Healthcare Task Force and Board Member, Manteo Community Health Care Center); Betty Selby (Manteo Mayor Pro Tem), Charlie Parker (US Veteran, Colington resident); Susan Lee (former high school counselor) and Susan Sawin (Dare County Democratic Party Chair). Moderator Amanda Hooper shared questions from the audience and Rev. Dr. Gaye Morris (Manteo) reminded us of those abducted by Trump and led us in a moment of silence. Miriam Rollin provided our Calls to Action. Video from the event can be found on YouTube here. Representative Murphy was invited. Although he was in Dare County, he did not bother to meet with his constituents,
March 8, 2024 Duck Precinct Meeting
Mar. 4, 2025 Sign Waving at Dowdy Park and NH Post Office – Great turnout!
Feb. 26, 2025 Dare Democrats meeting
Susan Sawin, Chairman, presented the organizational efforts underway by the North Carolina Democratic Party and the Dare Democrats. She shared ‘Activism 101: How Do I “Do” Something’, encouraged everyone to attend their next precinct meeting and recommended that we “Focus the Fire Hose of Information.
Feb 18, 2025 “The People vs. Griffin Rally” continued from the Home Page – more pictures!
Martin Luther King Day Morning of Service for Dare Democrats
Posted 1/25/2025. On the cold morning of Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, Martin Luther King Day, Dare Democrats joined the N.C. Coastal Federation for a debris cleanup of the Federation’s adopted roadsides and adjacent areas.
Manteo/Wanchese Precinct Meeting January 25, 2025
osted 1/25/2025. The Manteo/Wanchese Precinct welcomed guest speakers Donna Creef (Chair, Dare Community Housing Task Force) and Malcolm Fearing (Vice Chair) on Jan. 25, 2025. Ms. Creef and Mr. Fearing discussed the Task Force’s 2025 focus, shared an informational handout, and announced that UNC has selected Dare County to participate in the “Our State Our Home” Program, which is an 18-month effort “partnering to address affordable housing needs in North Carolina”. Mr. Fearing recommended the book “The Affordable City” by Shane Phillips to better understand the issues and strategies related to housing.
What you missed at the Jan. 9th Nags Head Democratic Meeting
During the meeting, with Mary Kelley, Chair and Bob Muller, Chair, presented “inside the numbers” of the democratic party for the state, county, and precinct. As a result of volunteers since May 2024, the number of houses canvassed, number of phone calls made and the direct correlation to the successes we had. It should be noted that 88% of those canvassed and called did vote. It was highlighted that we as a county and precinct matched the percentage of the number of voters from the state. We discussed the “undervote” and the successes we achieved. Although the results of the election nationally affected us all deeply, we had success at the state level.
We are seeking volunteers to continue the work, make phone calls when needed, be present at Nags Head Democratic Precinct Meetings, and other organized meetings such as NH Commissioners monthly meetings, the NH Planning Board meetings. Please let us know if you are interested.