The October 11, 2018 candidate article identifies “Michael (Shannon) Swindell, (U), Sladesville” and states: “Swindell has lived in Hyde County most of his life. He spent seven years on the northern Outer Banks with his own construction company and worked for two years on Ocracoke while he was with the Sheriff’s Department.”

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Shannon Swindell has lived in Hyde County most of his life.

Hyde County commissioner candidates share views

The October 11, 2018 candidate article states: “Swindell has lived in Hyde County most of his life. He spent seven years on the northern Outer Banks with his own construction company and worked for two years on Ocracoke while he was with the Sheriff’s Department.”

The October 11, 2018 candidate article states: “He is a self-employed builder and a beef cattle farmer. He also opened a small coffee shop and owns a shrimp trawler.”

Shannon is a self-employed builder and beef cattle farmer. He also owns a shrimp trawler and opened a small coffee shop. Previously, he operated his own construction company and worked with the Sheriff’s Department.

The North Carolina Association of Registers of Deeds' Hyde County page lists: “County Commissioners / Chair Randal G. Mathews / Vice Chair M. Shannon Swindell / Commissioner Jan Moore / Commissioner Jeffrey Berry / Commissioner Thomas Midgette.”

Hyde County - North Carolina Association of Registers of Deeds

Official Hyde County organizational-meeting minutes dated December 5, 2022 state: “In addition, Vice Chairman Shannon Swindell won re-election and will continue to represent and serve as commissioner for the Currituck Township. Assistant Clerk of Court Amber Spencer administered Vice Chairman Swindell’s ‘Oath of Office.’”,

Hyde County Board of Commissioners

Shannon serves as a Hyde County commissioner representing Currituck Township. He won reelection in 2022.

2026 North Carolina General Election

Under the candidate heading “Shannon Swindell,” Swindell described Hyde County's population decline, reduced local commerce, and limited employment opportunities before stating: “As a small business owner in the farming, commercial fishing and building trades, I have a front row seat to the economic realities facing our county. Investment in small businesses that provide goods and services to the county and surrounding areas, such as the tourist population of the Outer Banks, is a start. This business model takes initiative and cooperation, both traits that run deep in the people of Hyde County.” The article was published October 11, 2018, during Swindell's first county-commissioner campaign.

Supports investment in small businesses that provide goods and services to Hyde County and surrounding areas.

- Supports investment in small businesses that provide goods and services to Hyde County and surrounding areas.

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As of September 2, 2026, Shannon Swindell did not have a website or any information online.

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Shannon Swindell

As of September 2, 2026, Shannon Swindell’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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