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Merita Lewis-Spencer
Office history
E. Merita LewisâSpencer is the incumbent Register of Deeds for Hyde County, North Carolina, and is seeking reâelection as the Democratic candidate in the NovemberâŻ3,âŻ2026 race for the same office. The Register of Deeds is responsible for maintaining and providing public access to land records, deeds, mortgages, and related documents, supporting genealogical research and other essential services for county residents[12][5].
LewisâSpencer first appeared on the ballot in the 2022 general election for Hyde County Register of Deeds, running as a Democrat on NovemberâŻ8,âŻ2022[1]. Although the Ballotpedia entry does not detail the election outcome, the Hyde County government website now lists her as the current Register of Deeds, indicating she won the 2022 contest and has been serving in the role since then[5].
In her capacity as Register, LewisâSpencer oversees the office located on the second floor of the Hyde County Government Center, where the public can conduct research and review of property records[5][12]. The office provides essential services related to land records, genealogy, and other important documents for Hyde County residents[12]. She can be reached by phone at (252)âŻ926â4182 or by email at [email protected] for inquiries about records or services[5].
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Public filings
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North Carolina â campaign finance
- State, county, and municipal candidates â all in one system â NC State Board of Elections â Committee Search. Search by last name “Lewis-Spencer”.
North Carolina â statement of economic interest
- Required for state-elected and many local officials â NC State Ethics Commission â Statement of Economic Interest Search. Search by last name “Lewis-Spencer”.