David Mccoy Twiddy

Current office and 2026 campaign

David Twiddy is a Republican candidate seeking election to the Dare County Commission for District 01 in the 2026 general election.⁶ He previously served as Chair of the Dare Board of Education, where he was re-elected in December 2025.² In October 2024, Twiddy ran for a seat on the same school board but lost to Zehner in the at-large race.⁵

Twiddy secured the Republican nomination for the county commission seat after winning the primary election held in March 2026.⁴ The primary also featured Ross, who was victorious in the concurrent commissioner race.³ As of May 12, 2026, Twiddy remains on the ballot for the upcoming general election, with the outcome yet to be determined.

Background and education

David Twiddy is a resident of Dare County who has pursued higher education at East Carolina University ¹. He identifies as Christian and self-describes his political affiliation as Republican ¹.

Twiddy’s professional background includes work in the construction industry, where he served as a project manager for various commercial projects across North Carolina ¹. Prior to his current campaign, he was active in local education governance, serving on the Dare County Board of Education ².

Office history

David Twiddy served on the Dare County Board of Education as an at-large member representing District 5 ¹. He was re-elected to this position in 2024, defeating opponent Zehner in the general election ⁵. During his tenure, he held the role of Chair of the Board ².

Twiddy is a candidate for the Dare County Commission, District 01, in the 2026 election cycle ⁶. He secured the Republican nomination for this seat by winning the party primary in March 2026 ³. The general election for this office is scheduled for November 2026 ².

Business interests and wealth source

David Twiddy’s professional background is rooted in the hospitality industry, where he has held executive leadership roles within family-owned enterprises ⁶. He previously served as the president of Outer Banks Lodging, a company that manages vacation rental properties in Dare County ⁶. In addition to his role at Outer Banks Lodging, Twiddy has been involved with other family businesses, including Twiddy & Company and Beach House Rentals ⁶.

Financial disclosures filed for his 2024 campaign for the Dare County Board of Education indicated that he held significant ownership stakes in these hospitality firms ¹. The sources do not provide specific details regarding the sale of any businesses or precise net worth figures, but they confirm his active management and ownership interests in the region's vacation rental sector during his prior political campaigns ¹⁶.

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