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Bill Howard

Republican · South Carolina · 2026 · Incumbent

Running for Horry County Council, District 2, South Carolina

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Cites increased public safety staffing and pay during his tenure
  • Points to increased road project spending
  • Says he has supported county employee pay raises without raising taxes
Biography

Bill Howard owns restaurants, laundromats and entertainment venues in the Myrtle Beach area, per The Sun News. He was first elected to Horry County Council in 2014 and is seeking a fourth term representing District 2. Bill Howard appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Horry County Council, District 2, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.

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Horry County Council, District 2South Carolina · 2026Horry County sample ballot

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