Who Represents the Outer Banks, NC? Dare County Officials & Contacts
Who runs the Outer Banks? Dare County commissioners, sheriff, the six towns, state legislators and Congress, with official contacts.
Outer Banks Elected Officials at a Glance
The Outer Banks is not a single city, so there is no one mayor. Dare County is led by commission chair Bob Woodard; see below for the sheriff, county officials, state legislators and Congress.
Dare County: Commission & Staff
The Outer Banks is not a single municipality. Dare County government serves the region; each town (Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills, Kitty Hawk, Southern Shores, Duck and Manteo) has its own mayor and council.
- Board of CommissionersDare County Board of CommissionersCurrent members, districts and contact details are listed on the official council page.
Dare County Government
- Dare County Commissioners ChairmanBob WoodardOfficial source: boc.darecountync.gov
- County governing boardDare County board / councilMembers, districts and meeting schedules.
- County servicesDare County official website
Sheriff & Police
- Dare County SheriffJ.D. 'Doug' DoughtieOfficial source: www.darenc.gov
Public Schools
- SchoolsPublic school districtSuperintendent, school board and contacts.
North Carolina Legislators for Outer Banks
The Outer Banks (Dare County) is covered by 1 state Senate district and 2 state House districts. District lines cut through many cities, so you may be represented by more than one member. Enter your street address in the official lookup to confirm your own.
North Carolina Senate
| Name | Senate district | Party | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry Tillett | 1 | R | 919-715-8293 [email protected] |
North Carolina House of Representatives
| Name | House district | Party | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Goodwin | 1 | R | 919-733-0010 [email protected] |
| Keith Kidwell | 79 | R | 919-733-5881 [email protected] |
State legislator contact details come from each member's official legislature page; party labels as listed there.
U.S. Congress for Outer Banks
The Outer Banks is represented in Washington by its U.S. House member and, in the U.S. Senate, by two U.S. senators.
U.S. House of Representatives
| Name | District | Party | Washington office |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory F. Murphy | NC-3 | R | (202) 225-3415 407 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 |
Members shown are those serving in the 119th Congress through Jan. 3, 2027. Results of the Nov. 3, 2026 election take effect when winners are sworn in.
U.S. Senate
| Name | Seat | Party | Washington office |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ted Budd | Class III | R | (202) 224-3154 354 Russell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 |
| Thom Tillis | Class II | R | (202) 224-6342 113 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 |
Both seats are listed with the member currently serving until a successor is sworn in.
Vote, Register & City Services
- Register to voteRegister to vote in North CarolinaOfficial state voter registration.
- Check your registrationCheck your voter registration status
- FederalRegister to vote (vote.gov)
- City servicesOuter Banks: services, permits and service requestsOfficial city website; look for 311 or request-a-service links.
- County servicesDare County: elections, courts and records
- Find any officialUSA.gov: find and contact elected officials
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the mayor of the Outer Banks?
The Outer Banks is not an incorporated city, so it has no single mayor. Dare County is governed by a board of commissioners chaired by Bob Woodard, and each Outer Banks town has its own mayor.
Who is my state representative in Outer Banks, NC?
Outer Banks is covered by 2 North Carolina House of Representatives districts: Ed Goodwin (District 1); Keith Kidwell (District 79). Because district lines cut through the city, use the official North Carolina lookup with your street address to confirm yours.
Who is my state senator in Outer Banks, NC?
Outer Banks is covered by 1 North Carolina Senate district: Jerry Tillett (District 1). Confirm your own district with the official lookup.
Who are Outer Banks's U.S. senators?
Ted Budd and Thom Tillis are the two U.S. senators for North Carolina.
Who is Outer Banks's U.S. representative?
Outer Banks is represented by Gregory F. Murphy (NC-3).
Who is the sheriff in Outer Banks, NC?
J.D. 'Doug' Doughtie is the Dare County Sheriff.
How do I register to vote in Outer Banks, NC?
Register through the official North Carolina voter registration page, or use vote.gov. Check your registration status with your state's official lookup before each election.
How this page is kept current. Every name on this page is checked against the official government page for that office (city, county, school district, state legislature, the U.S. House Clerk and the U.S. Senate). District lists come from U.S. Census Bureau legislative-district boundaries. Incumbents stay listed until the official site shows a successor sworn in. HERE re-checks this page monthly.
Last verified: . Next check: December 11, 2026.