Merita Lewis-Spencer

E. Merita Lewis‑Spencer is the incumbent Register of Deeds for Hyde County, North Carolina, and is seeking re‑election as the Democratic candidate in the November 3, 2026 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 residents¹²⁵.

Lewis‑Spencer first appeared on the ballot in the 2022 general election for Hyde County Register of Deeds, running as a Democrat on November 8, 2022¹. 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 then⁵.

In her capacity as Register, Lewis‑Spencer oversees the office located on the second floor of the Hyde County Government Center, where the public can conduct research and review of property records⁵¹². The office provides essential services related to land records, genealogy, and other important documents for Hyde County residents¹². She can be reached by phone at (252) 926‑4182 or by email at [email protected] for inquiries about records or services⁵.

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