Currituck County congratulates voters on the passage of the referendums establishing partisan elections for the Currituck County Board of Education and altering the electoral structure of the Currituck County Board of Commissioners.
The Board of Commissioners identified the referendums as policy priorities in its 2025–2026 State Legislative Agenda, seeking to have them placed on the November 2026 ballot. With voter approval on November 3, 2026, these initiatives will move forward, reflecting the County’s continued commitment to addressing local governance and representation.
Changes to Board of Commissioners Elections
The approved Six-District Plan changes the Board of Commissioners’ electoral structure from five residency districts and two at-large seats to six electoral districts and one at-large seat.
Under the new structure:
- Six District Commissioners: Candidates must reside within the district they seek to represent and will be elected only by voters residing in that district.
- One At-Large Commissioner: The at-large commissioner will continue to be elected by voters throughout Currituck County.
Implementation Timeline
The new electoral structure will not take effect immediately. Implementation will begin with the 2028 election for county offices, with the transition staggered to maintain the Board’s existing four-year election cycle:
- 2028 Election: Voters in Districts 1, 2, and 4 will elect their respective district commissioners.
- 2030 Election: Voters in Districts 3, 5, and 6 will elect their respective district commissioners. The at-large commissioner will also be elected countywide.
The new electoral structure will formally take effect on the first Monday in December 2028, following the general election.
Next Steps
Following voter approval, the County will complete the administrative steps outlined in the resolution adopted by the Board on January 20, 2026.
These steps include filing certified copies of the resolution with the North Carolina Secretary of State and the Currituck County Register of Deeds, maintaining the resolution and district maps with the Clerk to the Board, and providing the necessary documents to the Currituck County Board of Elections.
The Board of Elections will be asked to notify residents of any applicable changes to the districts in which they vote.
Residents may view the approved district boundaries using the County’s interactive electoral district map.
Changes to Board of Education Elections
Voters also approved a referendum establishing partisan elections for the Currituck County Board of Education.
Additional information regarding the implementation of partisan Board of Education elections will be provided as transition details are finalized.
Currituck County thanks all residents who participated in the November 3 election and exercised their right to vote on these important local government matters.
