Matthew Wayne Beickert

Matthew Wayne Beickert is a Republican candidate for the Currituck County Board of Commissioners At‑Large in the 2026 election. He is currently serving as the elected Sheriff of Currituck County, a position he has held since being sworn in on June 2, 2018 after winning the Republican nomination the previous May [11]. Beickert announced his bid for the county commission as part of his continued involvement in local government and public safety.

Beickert was born and raised in the Currituck area and has spent the bulk of his professional life with the Currituck County Sheriff’s Office. He began his law‑enforcement career more than two decades ago, accumulating 21 years of service before his appointment as sheriff. Prior to becoming sheriff, he served as Chief Deputy, the second‑in‑command of the department, and held various supervisory roles, including captain, under former Sheriff Susan Johnson [11]. Details about his formal education have not been disclosed in the publicly available sources.

During his tenure as sheriff, Beickert has overseen a range of law‑enforcement initiatives and emergency responses. In November 2020, he briefed the public on a high‑profile armed robbery suspect who fled from a Food Lion in Grandy, leading to a multi‑agency chase that involved SWAT, Highway Patrol, and regional med‑flight resources before the suspect was apprehended in Chesapeake, Virginia [12]. His public statements emphasize community safety, inter‑agency cooperation, and rapid response to violent crime.

Beickert’s long‑standing presence in the sheriff’s office has given him extensive experience with the county’s budgetary, personnel, and operational challenges. As a commissioner‑candidate, he is likely to draw on this background to address issues such as public safety funding, emergency services coordination, and the maintenance of rural infrastructure. While his campaign platform has not been formally published, his record as sheriff suggests a focus on law‑enforcement effectiveness, community outreach, and fiscal responsibility.

Beickert’s candidacy follows a career marked by steady advancement within the county’s primary law‑enforcement agency, positioning him as a familiar figure to voters who value experience in public safety and local governance. His transition from sheriff to county commissioner reflects a broader ambition to influence policy beyond the scope of the sheriff’s office, potentially shaping Currituck County’s strategic direction over the next several years.

Sources

• [11] The Outer Banks Voice - Matthew Beickert sworn in as new Currituck County Sheriff
• [12] Currituck armed robbery suspect caught in Chesapeake after chase - The Coastland Times | The Coastland Times