Filing for Political Offices opens February 13

Currituck residents wishing to toss their hat into the political ring may do so beginning at 12 noon on Monday, February 13, 2012. The filing period for political offices will remain open until 12 noon on Wednesday, February 29, 2012. [Click to read more]

Matusko Wins Clerk of Court Race

Absentee and Provisional Ballots Counted in Currituck
The Currituck County Board of Elections met on Monday, November 8 to consider provisional ballots cast in the November 2 General Election. The final unofficial total in the race was 3,459 votes cast for Matusko, 3,428 votes cast for Tyler - giving Matusko a lead of 31 votes.
According [...]

Currituck Co. Clerk of Court
race hangs by thread

Provisional and Absentee Ballots could mean difference in race
In the political contest for Currituck County Clerk of Superior Court, unaffiliated challenger Ray Matusko of Maple out-polled long time Clerk Sheila Tyler (Democrat) by a margin of only 32 votes - less than 1% of the 6,842 votes cast in the race.
A margin so narrow that [...]

Currituck voters say NO to Basnight and Owens

Unofficial Election Results
NC STATE SENATE DISTRICT 1
Currituck Ballots Only

Hood Richardson (REP)
57.14%
4,429

Marc Basnight (DEM-I)
42.86%
3,322

NC STATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 1
Currituck Ballots Only

John J. Woodard, Jr. (REP)
58.76%
4,539

W. C. (Bill) Owens, Jr. (DEM-I)
41.24%
3,186

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Currituck Sheriff Gets Thumbs Up

Challenger Matusko Edges Incumbent Tyler for Clerk of Court
Unofficial Election Results
Currituck County Sheriff

(W)
Susan D. Johnson (D-Incumbent)
58.17%
4,561

(L)
Donnie Norrell (R-Challenger)
41.83%
3,280

Currituck County Clerk of Superior Court

(W)
Raymond Matusko (Una-Challenger)
50.23%
3,437

(L)
Shiela R. Tyler (D-Incumbent)
49.77%
3,405

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Republican Challengers Sweep
Currituck Commissioner’s Races

Unofficial Election Results
Board of Commissioners - At Large
(W) - Paul R. Martin (R-Challenger) - 4,858 (62.93%)
(L) - Gene A.Gregory (D-Incumbent) - 2,862 (37.07%)
Board of Commissioners - District 3
(W) - H.M. “Butch” Petrey (R-Challenger) - 4,885 (64.75%)
(L) - David M. Palmer, Sr. (D-Challenger) - 2,659 (35.25%)
Board of Commissioners - District 5
(W) - Marion J. Gilbert (R-Challenger) [...]

Voters Dump Currituck School Board

Unofficial Election Results
Board of Education - At Large

(W)
Dr. William L. Dobney (Una-Challenger)
3,993
60.56%

(L)
Pat Stretar (Una-Incumbent)
2,567
38.94%

 
WRITE-IN
33
0.50%

Board of Commissioners - Crawford Township

(W)
Jackie C. Simmons (Una-Challenger)
3,256
50.54%

(L)
Sharon M. Martz (Una-Incumbent)
3,171
49.22%

 
WRITE-IN
15
0.23%

Board of Commissioners - Poplar Branch Township

(W)
Karen R. Etheridge (Una-Challenger)
2,781
40.49%

(L)
Michael H. Payment (Una-Challenger)
2,070
30.14%

(L)
Julie Douglass (Una-Challenger)
1,313
19.11%

(L)
Cathy Midgette-Hatcher (Una-Incumbent)
687
10.00%

 
WRITE-IN
18
0.26%

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2010 Currituck County Voter’s Guide

We are currently updating the 2010 Voter’s Guide for Currituck County. Here you will find information on polling places in Currituck, sample ballots, candidates for each race, profiles and question and answers.

2010 Voter’s Guide for Currituck County

Palmer defeats Nelms in District 3 Primary

In the May 4th Democratic Primary for the District 3 seat on the Currituck County Board of Commissioners, challenger David Palmer of Barco, defeated incumbent commissioner Barry Nelms of Poplar Branch.
Palmer carried 67% (1058 total) of the total votes cast to Nelms’ 33% (519).
In the breakdown of votes by precinct, Nelms carried only two precincts: [...]

News Wire - Elections

Nelms / Palmer / Johnson
Nelms faces CAMA violations
The Daily Advance - Friday, April 30, 2010
Johnson: No politics in citation
The Daily Advance - Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Currituck incumbent: Citations politically motivated
The Virginian-Pilot Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Nelms again cited for noise
The Daily Advance - Monday, April 26, 2010
Palmer seeks to unseat Nelms in District 3
The Daily Advance [...]

Races in November 2010 General Election

Sheriff
Susan D. Johnson (D-incumbent)
Donnie Norrell (R)
Clerk of Court
Sheila R. Tyler (D-incumbent)
Raymond Matusko (possible Unaffiliated petition candidate)
District 5
Janet Taylor (D-incumbent)
Marion Gilbert (R)
District 3
Winner of Nelms vs Palmer (D)
Harold “Butch” Petrey (R)
At Large
Winner of Gregory / Cherry / McCarthy (D)
Paul Martin (R)
School Board - At Large
( non partisan )
Bill Dobney
Pat Stretar (incumbent)
School Board - Crawford
( non partisan [...]

Candidates for May 4th Democratic Primary

Early voting is under way for the May 4th Democratic Primary, and continues through 1 pm, on Saturday, May 1. In order to vote in the primary you must register as a Democrat or an Unaffiliated voter. You may register and vote in the curbside absentee voting until Saturday May 1. On Primary Day, Tuesday, May 4 only registered voters may cast their ballots.

Below is a list of candidates in the Democratic Primary. There are no candidates in local Republican Primary races.

Sample Ballots Available for May 4th Primary

Sample ballots for the May 4, 2010, election are provided below.
Democratic Sample Ballot
Republican Sample Ballot
Libertarian or Unaffiliated Voter Not Wishing to Vote in a Party Primary
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Currituck Democrats Prepare for May 4 Primary Election

Currituck, NC - Two incumbent Currituck County Commissioners must first navigate a challenge in the May 4 Democratic Primary before they can square off against Republican opponents in the November general election.
Democrat Commissioner Barry C. Nelms, of Poplar Branch faces challenger David M. Palmer, Sr. of Barco for the Currituck County District 3 seat. [...]

Etheridge (R)(I) vs. Messina (D) Results

Unofficial Results

Precinct
Johnny J.Messina (D)
J. OwenEtheridge (R)(I)
Total

CAROVA BEACH
43
60
103

COURTHOUSE
391
662
1,053

CHURCHS ISLAND
50
77
127

COINJOCK
134
114
248

GIBBS WOODS
45
122
167

INDIAN RIDGE
191
235
426

KNOTTS ISLAND
182
401
583

MOYOCK
630
964
1,594

POPLAR BRANCH
664
712
1,376

POWELLS POINT
339
385
724

WHALEHEAD
148
119
267

ONE STOP
1649
1727
3,376

ABSENTEE BY MAIL
147
292
439

PROVISIONAL
0
0
0

TRANSFER
0
0
0

Total:
4,613
5,870
10,483

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Rorer (R) vs. Wright (D) Results

Unofficial Results

Precinct
Jerry W.Wright (D)
John D.Rorer (R)
Total

CAROVA BEACH
67
36
103

COURTHOUSE
398
653
1,051

CHURCHS ISLAND
76
50
126

COINJOCK
156
92
248

GIBBS WOODS
55
111
166

INDIAN RIDGE
216
203
419

KNOTTS ISLAND
222
356
578

MOYOCK
550
1029
1,579

POPLAR BRANCH
763
620
1,383

POWELLS POINT
382
353
735

WHALEHEAD
160
106
266

ONE STOP
1724
1637
3,361

ABSENTEE BY MAIL
183
257
440

PROVISIONAL
0
0
0

TRANSFER
0
0
0

Total:
4,952
5,503
10,455

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O’Neal (R) vs. Griggs (D) Results

Unofficial Results

Precinct
Stanley D.
Griggs (D)
S. Paul
O’Neal (R)
Total

CAROVA BEACH
37
64
101

COURTHOUSE
276
784
1,060

CHURCHS ISLAND
30
98
128

COINJOCK
119
133
252

GIBBS WOODS
45
125
170

INDIAN RIDGE
150
273
423

KNOTTS ISLAND
163
425
588

MOYOCK
540
1063
1,603

POPLAR BRANCH
579
819
1,398

POWELLS POINT
335
421
756

WHALEHEAD
144
127
271

ONE STOP
1441
1984
3,425

ABSENTEE BY MAIL
154
300
454

PROVISIONAL
0
0
0

TRANSFER
0
0
0

Total:
4,013
6,616
10,629

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Aydlett (R) vs. Cherry(D) Results

Unofficial Results

Precinct
MichaelCherry
O. VanceAydlett, Jr.
Total

CAROVA BEACH
42
65
107

COURTHOUSE
378
674
1,052

CHURCHS ISLAND
57
67
124

COINJOCK
132
116
248

GIBBS WOODS
42
133
175

INDIAN RIDGE
192
228
420

KNOTTS ISLAND
118
487
605

MOYOCK
572
1017
1,589

POPLAR BRANCH
658
722
1,380

POWELLS POINT
351
382
733

WHALEHEAD
203
81
284

ONE STOP
1672
1720
3,392

ABSENTEE BY MAIL
178
272
450

PROVISIONAL
0
0
0

TRANSFER
0
0
0

Total:
4,595
5,964
10,559

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