Aida Havel earned a bachelor's degree from Davidson College and a law degree from the University of North Carolina School of Law.

Education, Career, and Service

Mediator and Collaborative Divorce Attorney

36+ years practicing law and helping people in need

Havel for Dare | About

Aida works as a mediator and a collaborative divorce attorney.

Aida Havel (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Dare County Board of Commissioners to represent District 4 in North Carolina. Havel was on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024.

General election for Dare County Board of Commissioners District 4

Aida Havel and Mary Ellon D. Ballance ran in the general election for Dare County Board of Commissioners District 4 on November 5, 2024.

Aida Havel (Dare County Board of Commissioners District 4, North Carolina, candidate 2024)

Aida ran for election to the Dare County Board of Commissioners, District 4, in 2024.

Aida Havel (Dare County Board of Commissioners District 4, North ...

Aida lost the 2024 election to the Dare County Board of Commissioners.

2026 North Carolina General Election

Fairer Fishing Regulations

"Shrimpgate" was a wake-up call for all of us...and it's not over. We must be vigilant in protecting our commercial fishermen, and also make sure that our visitors can enjoy recreational fishing without arbitrary limits on their catches that are unsupported by recent and reputable scientific data.

Havel for Dare | Issues

Supports protecting commercial fishermen and science-based recreational fishing catch limits.

- Supports protecting commercial fishermen and science-based recreational fishing catch limits.

Economy

Access to Healthcare and Daycare

The health care we have in Dare County is excellent. But we need more specialists, and more nurses and doctors. And Hatteras Island needs an urgent care facility. And daycare is a problem throughout the county. The Dare County Board of Commissioners should lead the way in searching for solutions. We need to keep pushing on these quality of life issues.

Calls for county commissioners to pursue solutions for additional health care staff, a Hatteras Island urgent care facility, and countywide daycare.

- Calls for county commissioners to pursue solutions for additional health care staff, a Hatteras Island urgent care facility, and countywide daycare.

Public Services

Housing

The Housing Task Force spent two years studying our housing problems from every angle. We now have a Housing Foundation in its early stages. I will provide constant oversight, so that we don't continue to lose good people and quality of life every day by failing to move forward on this important issue.

Pledges constant oversight of the Housing Foundation to advance housing solutions.

- Pledges constant oversight of the Housing Foundation to advance housing solutions.

Housing & Urban Development

As of April 6, 2026, Aida Havel’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

High Speed Broadband

How frustrating is it to sit down at your computer and not be able to connect to the world? Or to not to see your favorite TV show? Or to not be able to make a phone call to a loved one? These issues happen way too frequently in Dare County, and in 2026, we must find solutions that will work consistently.

Calls for reliable, high-speed broadband in Dare County.

- Calls for reliable, high-speed broadband in Dare County.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Buxton's Continuing Shoreline Collapse

Sixteen houses fell in six weeks! Yes, one groin is being rebuilt, and beach renourishment is scheduled. It's not enough. We need to help homeowners move or safely take down their threatened houses BEFORE they come down and debris washes across Highway 12, making the road impassable in or out. I will push for multiple solutions and help on every level.

Plans to push for assistance with relocating or safely demolishing homes threatened by the Buxton shoreline collapse before debris blocks Highway 12.

- Plans to push for assistance with relocating or safely demolishing homes threatened by the Buxton shoreline collapse before debris blocks Highway 12.

Energy & the Environment

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Aida Havel

The campaign biography's education list states: “BA, Davidson College.”

Havel for Dare – About

The campaign biography's education list states: “JD, UNC School of Law (Go Heels!).”

The campaign biography's education list states: “Master's Degree in Conflict Resolution, UNC-G.”

Aida Havel earned a bachelor's degree from Davidson College, a master's degree in conflict resolution from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and a law degree from the University of North Carolina School of Law.

Aida Havel has a bachelor's degree from Davidson College, a law degree from the University of North Carolina, and a master's degree in conflict resolution from the University of North Carolina. She and her husband live in Salvo, on Hatteras Island.

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Aida is an attorney with 34 years of legal experience. She focuses on mediation and collaborative law. Aida has also served on the Wake and Dare County Boards of Elections. 

Aida previously served as a Nags Head commissioner from 1985 to 2000.

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Commits to providing constant oversight on housing issues and advancing the work of the Housing Foundation to improve quality of life and retain residents.

Advocates for helping homeowners safely relocate or remove threatened houses before disasters occur, emphasizing the need for multiple solutions at all levels.

Aida Havel has a bachelor's degree from Davidson College, a law degree from the University of North Carolina, and a master's degree in conflict resolution from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She and her husband live in Salvo, on Hatteras Island.

Aida is an attorney with 34 years of legal experience. She focuses on mediation and collaborative law. Aida previously served as a Nags Head commissioner from 1985 to 2000. 

Aida previously ran for election to the Dare County Board of Commissioners to represent District 4 in 2024.

Commits to providing oversight for the Housing Foundation to address housing problems and improve quality of life.

Supports finding consistent solutions for cellular and internet connectivity issues in Dare County.

Advocates for helping homeowners safely relocate or dismantle threatened houses before disasters occur, emphasizing the need for multiple solutions at all levels.

Aida is an attorney with 34 years of legal experience. She focuses on mediation and collaborative law. 

Aida previously ran for Dare County Commissioner at Large in 2024.

Commits to providing constant oversight on housing initiatives to improve quality of life and prevent loss of residents.

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