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Michael Jordan Burrus
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Michael Jordan Burrus served as a Dare County Commissioner for District 1, having been seated on December 2, 2024. He ran for a full term in the 2026 Republican primary but lost to Board of Education Chair David Twiddy, who received 40.21% of the vote to Burrus's 32% in the three-way race.
Background and education
Burrus is a lifelong resident of Wanchese, North Carolina, whose family has roots in Dare County spanning more than 350 years. He earned a Master of Business Administration from the University of Mount Olive.
Career
Burrus is self-employed in the construction industry.
Burrus is an active youth sports coach and has done pro-bono construction work for elderly residents in his community.
Sources
Public filings
Candidates and officeholders are required by law to file campaign finance reports and statements of economic interest. The sites below don't support direct links to an individual record — search by last name on each.
North Carolina — campaign finance
- State, county, and municipal candidates — all in one system — NC State Board of Elections — Committee Search. Search by last name “Burrus”.
North Carolina — statement of economic interest
- Required for state-elected and many local officials — NC State Ethics Commission — Statement of Economic Interest Search. Search by last name “Burrus”.