Anderson County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026

Anderson County, South Carolina

Who is running for County Probate Judge, County Council, and County Soil and Water and more, and where they stand on jobs, roads and the budget.

41 races on the November ballot · 62 candidates · Updated Sep 25, 2026
Candidate roster last updated Sep 25, 2026 from official election sources. Enter your ZIP code at theballotbrief.com to see your exact 2026 ballot.

County offices

Council, District 1Chris Sullivan (R)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Chris Sullivan

RepublicanIncumbent

Sullivan is an Anderson County small business owner whose family has lived in the county for seven generations, per his campaign site. He graduated from T.L. Hanna High School and has been active with the local Chamber of Commerce, per the same source. Chris Sullivan appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Anderson County Council, District 1, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.

Chris Sullivan (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for Anderson County Council, District 1, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Anderson County). Chris Sullivan won the June 9 Republican primary with 64.3 percent over Kelly Koonce (35.7 percent). Results per the county's official Clarity results feed (enr-scvotes.org).

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Council, District 2Glenn Davis (D) · James Hayes (R)

Glenn Davis

DemocraticIncumbent

Glenn Davis appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Anderson County Council, District 2, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

James Hayes

Republican

James Hayes appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Anderson County Council, District 2, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for James Hayes.

Glenn Davis (Democratic), James Hayes (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot for Anderson County Council, District 2, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Anderson County). No contested June 9 primary was recorded for this office in the county's official results feed.

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Council, District 3Greg Elgin (R)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Greg Elgin

RepublicanIncumbent

Greg Elgin appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Anderson County Council, District 3, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Greg Elgin (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for Anderson County Council, District 3, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Anderson County). No contested June 9 primary was recorded for this office in the county's official results feed.

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Council, District 4Dave Shalaby (R)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Dave Shalaby

Republican

Shalaby is president of Poly-Med, a biotechnology company based in Anderson, per Yahoo News. He is seeking the District 4 seat being vacated by Councilman Brett Sanders, who did not seek reelection, per the same source. Dave Shalaby appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Anderson County Council, District 4, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Dave Shalaby (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for Anderson County Council, District 4, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Anderson County). Dave Shalaby won the June 9 Republican primary with 58.3 percent over Samuel Whatley (41.7 percent). Results per the county's official Clarity results feed (enr-scvotes.org).

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Council, District 5Josh Mann (R)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Josh Mann

Republican

Top priorities

  • Transparency and accountability, including explaining his votes to constituents
  • Aligning infrastructure with population growth
  • Fiscal responsibility and protecting taxpayers

Per Yahoo News.

About Josh Mann

Mann is a U.S. Army veteran and former Anderson firefighter who owns Gunmann Gunsmithing, a local firearms repair and design business, per his campaign site and Yahoo News. He is an active member of Gospel Light Church, including its security team, per his campaign site. Josh Mann appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Anderson County Council, District 5, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.

Josh Mann (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for Anderson County Council, District 5, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Anderson County). Josh Mann won the June 9 Republican primary with 57.9 percent over Tommy Dunn (42.1 percent). Results per the county's official Clarity results feed (enr-scvotes.org).

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Council, District 6Jimmy Davis (R)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Jimmy Davis

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

  • Prioritizing taxpayers' interests in county spending
  • Supporting law enforcement and emergency services funding
  • Requiring infrastructure to be in place before permitting new construction

Per the campaign site.

About Jimmy Davis

Davis is a small businessman and lifelong Anderson County resident who graduated from Wren High School and Clemson University, per his campaign site. He was first elected to council in 2018 and chairs the Personnel Committee of the county's Planning and Public Works Committee, per the same source. Jimmy Davis appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Anderson County Council, District 6, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.

Jimmy Davis (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for Anderson County Council, District 6, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Anderson County). Jimmy Davis won the June 9 Republican primary with 76.7 percent over Ryan Cowsert (23.3 percent). Results per the county's official Clarity results feed (enr-scvotes.org).

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Council, District 7Collin Alexander (R)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Collin Alexander

Republican

Top priorities

  • Responsible, controlled development that protects the county's character
  • Addressing infrastructure and traffic congestion from growth

Per the Yahoo News.

About Collin Alexander

Alexander is a graduate of The Citadel and a retired United States Marine Corps officer, per Yahoo News. Collin Alexander appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Anderson County Council, District 7, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Collin Alexander (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for Anderson County Council, District 7, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Anderson County). Collin Alexander won the June 9 Republican primary with 50.5 percent over M Cindy Wilson (49.5 percent). Results per the county's official Clarity results feed (enr-scvotes.org).

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School board

Area 5 School Trustee District, District 1Nonpartisan race · Wendy Burgess

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Wendy Burgess

Nonpartisan

Wendy Burgess appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Area 5 School Trustee District, District 1, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Wendy Burgess.

Wendy Burgess (Nonpartisan) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for Area 5 School Trustee District, District 1, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Anderson County). Nonpartisan office: no primary; the November 3 vote decides.

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Area 1 School Trustee District, District 1Nonpartisan race · Barbara Dansby

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Barbara Dansby

Nonpartisan

Barbara Dansby appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Area 1 School Trustee District, District 1, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Barbara Dansby.

Barbara Dansby (Nonpartisan) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for Area 1 School Trustee District, District 1, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Anderson County). Nonpartisan office: no primary; the November 3 vote decides.

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Area 4 School Trustee District, District 1Nonpartisan race · Chris Karr

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Chris Karr

Nonpartisan

Chris Karr appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Area 4 School Trustee District, District 1, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Chris Karr.

Chris Karr (Nonpartisan) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for Area 4 School Trustee District, District 1, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Anderson County). Nonpartisan office: no primary; the November 3 vote decides.

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Area 7 School Trustee District, District 1Nonpartisan race · Nancy O Upton

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Nancy O Upton

Nonpartisan

Nancy O Upton appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Area 7 School Trustee District, District 1, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Nancy O Upton.

Nancy O Upton (Nonpartisan) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for Area 7 School Trustee District, District 1, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Anderson County). Nonpartisan office: no primary; the November 3 vote decides.

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Area 1 School Trustee District, District 3Nonpartisan race · Larry Holbrook

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Larry Holbrook

Nonpartisan

Larry Holbrook appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Area 1 School Trustee District, District 3, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Larry Holbrook.

Larry Holbrook (Nonpartisan) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for Area 1 School Trustee District, District 3, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Anderson County). Nonpartisan office: no primary; the November 3 vote decides.

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Area 4 School Trustee District, District 3Nonpartisan race · Marty Watt

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Marty Watt

Nonpartisan

Marty Watt appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Area 4 School Trustee District, District 3, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Marty Watt.

Marty Watt (Nonpartisan) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for Area 4 School Trustee District, District 3, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Anderson County). Nonpartisan office: no primary; the November 3 vote decides.

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Area 2 School Trustee District, District 4Nonpartisan race · Paulette Grate

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Paulette Grate

Nonpartisan

Paulette Grate appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Area 2 School Trustee District, District 4, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Paulette Grate.

Paulette Grate (Nonpartisan) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for Area 2 School Trustee District, District 4, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Anderson County). Nonpartisan office: no primary; the November 3 vote decides.

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Area 4 School Trustee District, District 4Nonpartisan race · Brandon E Bailey · Anna Leavitt · Dustin Williams

Brandon E Bailey

Nonpartisan

Brandon E Bailey appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Area 4 School Trustee District, District 4, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Brandon E Bailey.

Anna Leavitt

Nonpartisan

Anna Leavitt appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Area 4 School Trustee District, District 4, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Anna Leavitt.

Dustin Williams

Nonpartisan

Dustin Williams appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Area 4 School Trustee District, District 4, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Dustin Williams.

Brandon E Bailey (Nonpartisan), Anna Leavitt (Nonpartisan), Dustin Williams (Nonpartisan) meet on the November 3 ballot for Area 4 School Trustee District, District 4, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Anderson County). Nonpartisan office: no primary; the November 3 vote decides.

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Area 5 School Trustee District, District 4Nonpartisan race · Brad Mock

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Brad Mock

Nonpartisan

Brad Mock appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Area 5 School Trustee District, District 4, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Brad Mock.

Brad Mock (Nonpartisan) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for Area 5 School Trustee District, District 4, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Anderson County). Nonpartisan office: no primary; the November 3 vote decides.

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Area 2 School Trustee District, District 5Nonpartisan race · Sandra T Leverette

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Sandra T Leverette

Nonpartisan

Sandra T Leverette appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Area 2 School Trustee District, District 5, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Sandra T Leverette.

Sandra T Leverette (Nonpartisan) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for Area 2 School Trustee District, District 5, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Anderson County). Nonpartisan office: no primary; the November 3 vote decides.

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Area 5 School Trustee District, District 5Nonpartisan race · Harold Kay II

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Harold Kay II

Nonpartisan

Harold Kay II appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Area 5 School Trustee District, District 5, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Harold Kay II.

Harold Kay II (Nonpartisan) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for Area 5 School Trustee District, District 5, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Anderson County). Nonpartisan office: no primary; the November 3 vote decides.

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Area 6 School Trustee District, District 5Nonpartisan race · Jonathan Bailey Hooper · Dickie Smith

Jonathan Bailey Hooper

Nonpartisan

Jonathan Bailey Hooper appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Area 6 School Trustee District, District 5, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Jonathan Bailey Hooper.

Dickie Smith

Nonpartisan

Dickie Smith appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Area 6 School Trustee District, District 5, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Dickie Smith.

Jonathan Bailey Hooper (Nonpartisan), Dickie Smith (Nonpartisan) meet on the November 3 ballot for Area 6 School Trustee District, District 5, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Anderson County). Nonpartisan office: no primary; the November 3 vote decides.

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Area 1 School Trustee District, District 2Nonpartisan race · B Donovan Brock · Tara Hawkins Evans

B Donovan Brock

Nonpartisan

B Donovan Brock appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Area 1 School Trustee District, District 2, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for B Donovan Brock.

Tara Hawkins Evans

Nonpartisan

Tara Hawkins Evans appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Area 1 School Trustee District, District 2, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Tara Hawkins Evans.

B Donovan Brock (Nonpartisan), Tara Hawkins Evans (Nonpartisan) meet on the November 3 ballot for Area 1 School Trustee District, District 2, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Anderson County). Nonpartisan office: no primary; the November 3 vote decides.

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Area 3 School Trustee District, District 2Nonpartisan race · Joshua Reed Bobo · Andy McKee · Kurt Tavernier

Joshua Reed Bobo

Nonpartisan

Joshua Reed Bobo appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Area 3 School Trustee District, District 2, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Joshua Reed Bobo.

Andy McKee

Nonpartisan

Andy McKee appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Area 3 School Trustee District, District 2, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Andy McKee.

Kurt Tavernier

Nonpartisan

Kurt Tavernier appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Area 3 School Trustee District, District 2, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Kurt Tavernier.

Joshua Reed Bobo (Nonpartisan), Andy McKee (Nonpartisan), Kurt Tavernier (Nonpartisan) meet on the November 3 ballot for Area 3 School Trustee District, District 2, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Anderson County). Nonpartisan office: no primary; the November 3 vote decides.

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Area 4 School Trustee, District 2Nonpartisan race · Greg Tysl

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Greg Tysl

Nonpartisan

Greg Tysl appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Area 4 School Trustee, District 2, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Greg Tysl.

Greg Tysl (Nonpartisan) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for Area 4 School Trustee, District 2, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Anderson County). Nonpartisan office: no primary; the November 3 vote decides.

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At Large School Trustee, District 2Nonpartisan race · Eddie Martin · Jimmy Ouzts

Eddie Martin

Nonpartisan

Eddie Martin appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for At Large School Trustee, District 2, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Eddie Martin.

Jimmy Ouzts

Nonpartisan

Jimmy Ouzts appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for At Large School Trustee, District 2, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Jimmy Ouzts.

Eddie Martin (Nonpartisan), Jimmy Ouzts (Nonpartisan) meet on the November 3 ballot for At Large School Trustee, District 2, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Anderson County). Nonpartisan office: no primary; the November 3 vote decides.

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At-Large School Trustee District, District 3Nonpartisan race · Hannah L Arnold

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Hannah L Arnold

Nonpartisan

Hannah L Arnold appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for At-Large School Trustee District, District 3, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Hannah L Arnold.

Hannah L Arnold (Nonpartisan) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for At-Large School Trustee District, District 3, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Anderson County). Nonpartisan office: no primary; the November 3 vote decides.

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At-Large School Trustee District, District 5Nonpartisan race · Cindy Burriss · Tim Self

Cindy Burriss

Nonpartisan

Cindy Burriss appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for At-Large School Trustee District, District 5, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Cindy Burriss.

Tim Self

Nonpartisan

Tim Self appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for At-Large School Trustee District, District 5, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Tim Self.

Cindy Burriss (Nonpartisan), Tim Self (Nonpartisan) meet on the November 3 ballot for At-Large School Trustee District, District 5, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Anderson County). Nonpartisan office: no primary; the November 3 vote decides.

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Board of Education, District 1Nonpartisan race · Gary L Burgess

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Gary L Burgess

Nonpartisan

Gary L Burgess appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Anderson County Board of Education, District 1, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Gary L Burgess.

Gary L Burgess (Nonpartisan) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for Anderson County Board of Education, District 1, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Anderson County). Nonpartisan office: no primary; the November 3 vote decides.

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Board of Education, District 3Nonpartisan race · Doug Atkins · Rae Lynn Kit

Doug Atkins

Nonpartisan

Doug Atkins appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Anderson County Board of Education, District 3, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Doug Atkins.

Rae Lynn Kit

Nonpartisan

Rae Lynn Kit appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Anderson County Board of Education, District 3, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Rae Lynn Kit.

Doug Atkins (Nonpartisan), Rae Lynn Kit (Nonpartisan) meet on the November 3 ballot for Anderson County Board of Education, District 3, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Anderson County). Nonpartisan office: no primary; the November 3 vote decides.

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Board of Education, District 4Nonpartisan race · Greg Balog

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Greg Balog

Nonpartisan

Greg Balog appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Anderson County Board of Education, District 4, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Greg Balog.

Greg Balog (Nonpartisan) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for Anderson County Board of Education, District 4, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Anderson County). Nonpartisan office: no primary; the November 3 vote decides.

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Board of Education, District 5Nonpartisan race · Jason Dorriety

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Jason Dorriety

Nonpartisan

Jason Dorriety appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Anderson County Board of Education, District 5, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Jason Dorriety.

Jason Dorriety (Nonpartisan) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for Anderson County Board of Education, District 5, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Anderson County). Nonpartisan office: no primary; the November 3 vote decides.

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Board of Education, District 6Nonpartisan race · C Nakia Davis

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

C Nakia Davis

Nonpartisan

C Nakia Davis appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Anderson County Board of Education, District 6, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for C Nakia Davis.

C Nakia Davis (Nonpartisan) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for Anderson County Board of Education, District 6, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Anderson County). Nonpartisan office: no primary; the November 3 vote decides.

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Judges

Probate JudgeJ T Foster (R)

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

J T Foster

RepublicanIncumbent

Foster has worked at the Anderson County Sheriff's Office since 2006, rising to staff sergeant and serving as its public information officer, per his campaign site. He holds a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Anderson University and a master's degree from the Command College of South Carolina, per the same source. J T Foster appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Anderson County Probate Judge, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.

J T Foster (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for Anderson County Probate Judge, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Anderson County). No contested June 9 primary was recorded for this office in the county's official results feed.

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Districts and boards

Soil and Water District CommissionNonpartisan race · Alex Kostik

Unopposed: still on your ballot.

Alex Kostik

Nonpartisan

Alex Kostik appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Anderson County Soil and Water District Commission, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Alex Kostik.

Alex Kostik (Nonpartisan) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for Anderson County Soil and Water District Commission, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Anderson County). Nonpartisan office: no primary; the November 3 vote decides.

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Watershed Conservation District, Big Creek (Anderson County)Nonpartisan race · Jason McDaniel · Joey Werner

Jason McDaniel

Nonpartisan

Jason McDaniel appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Watershed Conservation District, Big Creek (Anderson County), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Jason McDaniel.

Joey Werner

Nonpartisan

Joey Werner appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Watershed Conservation District, Big Creek (Anderson County), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Joey Werner.

Jason McDaniel (Nonpartisan), Joey Werner (Nonpartisan) meet on the November 3 ballot for Watershed Conservation District, Big Creek (Anderson County), per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Anderson County). Nonpartisan office: no primary; the November 3 vote decides.

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Watershed Conservation District, Broadmouth Creek (Anderson County)Nonpartisan race · Lorelai Hill · Glenn Stevens

Lorelai Hill

Nonpartisan

Lorelai Hill appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Watershed Conservation District, Broadmouth Creek (Anderson County), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Lorelai Hill.

Glenn Stevens

Nonpartisan

Glenn Stevens appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Watershed Conservation District, Broadmouth Creek (Anderson County), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Glenn Stevens.

Lorelai Hill (Nonpartisan), Glenn Stevens (Nonpartisan) meet on the November 3 ballot for Watershed Conservation District, Broadmouth Creek (Anderson County), per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Anderson County). Nonpartisan office: no primary; the November 3 vote decides.

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Public Service District, Homeland Park Water and Sewer (Anderson County)Nonpartisan race · Dennis Chastain · Don King · Walter Lanier

Dennis Chastain

Nonpartisan

Dennis Chastain appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Public Service District, Homeland Park Water and Sewer (Anderson County), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Dennis Chastain.

Don King

Nonpartisan

Don King appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Public Service District, Homeland Park Water and Sewer (Anderson County), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Don King.

Walter Lanier

Nonpartisan

Walter Lanier appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Public Service District, Homeland Park Water and Sewer (Anderson County), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Walter Lanier.

Dennis Chastain (Nonpartisan), Don King (Nonpartisan), Walter Lanier (Nonpartisan) meet on the November 3 ballot for Public Service District, Homeland Park Water and Sewer (Anderson County), per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Anderson County). Nonpartisan office: no primary; the November 3 vote decides.

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By address

These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.

Anderson County is split across 6 South Carolina House districts.

Find your districts by address
South Carolina House: 6 districtsDistricts 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
South Carolina House District 6Jennifer Bachner (D) · April Cromer (R)

Jennifer Bachner

Democratic

Jennifer Bachner is the Democratic candidate for South Carolina House District 6 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the South Carolina Election Commission's general-election candidate listing. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

April Cromer

April Cromer

RepublicanIncumbent

April Cromer works as an internal operations auditor at Cromer Food Services Inc., per the Legislature's roster. She represents Anderson County in House District 6 and serves on the Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Jennifer Bachner (Democratic), April Cromer (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; April Cromer is the sitting member, per the House roster. April Cromer won the June 9 Republican primary with 57.4 percent over Kyle White (42.6 percent). South Carolina primaries require a majority (June 23 runoffs); unopposed nominees still print. The field is the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System active list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

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South Carolina House District 7Elizabeth W Cooley (D) · Lee Gilreath (R)

Elizabeth W Cooley

Democratic

Elizabeth W Cooley is the Democratic candidate for South Carolina House District 7 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the South Carolina Election Commission's general-election candidate listing. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Lee Gilreath

RepublicanIncumbent

Lee Gilreath is the Republican candidate for South Carolina House District 7 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the South Carolina Election Commission's general-election candidate listing. Thomas Lee Gilreath, who goes by Lee, has been president of Earth Materials Grading Inc. since 1996 and served in the Army National Guard from 1987 to 1995, per the Legislature's roster. He represents Abbeville, Anderson and Greenville counties in House District 7. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Elizabeth W Cooley (Democratic), Lee Gilreath (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Rep. Thomas Lee Gilreath (R), the sitting member per the House roster, is not on the November ballot. South Carolina primaries require a majority (June 23 runoffs); unopposed nominees still print. The field is the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System active list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

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South Carolina House District 8Demetrius Carson (D) · Don Chapman (R)

Demetrius Carson

Democratic

Demetrius Carson is the Democratic candidate for South Carolina House District 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the South Carolina Election Commission's general-election candidate listing. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Don Chapman

Don Chapman

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

  • Lower taxes
  • Protecting constitutional rights and stopping crime
  • Workforce readiness and creating jobs

Per the campaign site.

About Don Chapman

Don Chapman was elected to the South Carolina House in 2022 and is a lifelong Anderson County resident who served on the Anderson city council for nearly 14 years, per the campaign site. Chapman holds a bachelor's degree in interior design and a master's in architecture from the Savannah College of Art and Design and founded his own architecture firm in 1994, per the campaign site.

Demetrius Carson (Democratic), Don Chapman (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Don Chapman is the sitting member, per the House roster. No candidate reached a majority in the June 9 Republican primary (Don Chapman 45.0 percent, Sherry Hodges 42.5 percent, Patrick Orr 12.5 percent); Don Chapman won the June 23 runoff with 54.5 percent over Sherry Hodges (45.5 percent). South Carolina primaries require a majority (June 23 runoffs); unopposed nominees still print. The field is the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System active list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

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South Carolina House District 9Johnny Estrich (D) · Blake Sanders (R)

Johnny Estrich

Democratic

Top priorities

  • Redirect tax incentives from large corporations toward small businesses
  • Bring more accountability and transparency to state government
  • Reduce funding diversions from public schools and support fair teacher pay

Per the campaign site.

About Johnny Estrich

Johnny Estrich grew up in a single-income household on Anderson's west side and credits a high school teacher with encouraging him toward higher education, per his campaign site. He says his own experience relying on Affordable Care Act coverage for diabetes medication shapes his run for House District 9.

Blake Sanders

RepublicanIncumbent

Blake Sanders is the Republican candidate for South Carolina House District 9 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the South Carolina Election Commission's general-election candidate listing. Richard Blake Sanders works as a landscape architect and previously served as mayor of the Town of West Pelzer from 2015 to 2023, per the Legislature's roster. He represents Anderson County in House District 9. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Johnny Estrich (Democratic), Blake Sanders (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Rep. Richard Blake Sanders (R), the sitting member per the House roster, is not on the November ballot. South Carolina primaries require a majority (June 23 runoffs); unopposed nominees still print. The field is the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System active list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

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South Carolina House District 10Thomas Beach (R) · Thomas Stewart (D)
Thomas Beach

Thomas Beach

RepublicanIncumbent

Thomas Beach has worked as a real estate agent since 2020 and previously served as a district executive for the Boy Scouts of America, per the Legislature's roster. He represents Anderson, Greenville and Pickens counties in House District 10. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Thomas Stewart

Democratic

Top priorities

  • Protect the freedom of speech and the right to vote
  • Pass legislation to address homelessness
  • Raise the minimum wage above $7.25 an hour

Per the campaign site.

About Thomas Stewart

Thomas Stewart contributes to the Greater Nation Institute's Substack publication, per his campaign site. He is running for South Carolina House District 10 on a platform centered on voting rights, homelessness and the minimum wage.

Thomas Beach (Republican), Thomas Stewart (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Thomas Beach is the sitting member, per the House roster. Thomas Beach won the June 9 Republican primary with 68.7 percent over Stewart Watson (31.3 percent). South Carolina primaries require a majority (June 23 runoffs); unopposed nominees still print. The field is the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System active list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

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South Carolina House District 11Jessica Beasley (D) · Craig Gagnon (R) · E T Stone (United Citizens)

Jessica Beasley

Democratic

Top priorities

  • Expanding economic opportunity in the district's agriculture and manufacturing base
  • Lowering everyday costs for families
  • Improving rural healthcare access

Per the campaign site.

About Jessica Beasley

Beasley works as a district manager in taxation and accounting, with nearly 15 years in that field and more than 25 years of management experience, per the campaign site. She holds a bachelor's degree and an MBA in business administration and describes herself as a mother running on real-world experience, per the campaign site.

Craig Gagnon

Craig Gagnon

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

  • Second Amendment rights
  • Economy and jobs
  • Education

Per the campaign site.

About Craig Gagnon

Craig Gagnon is a chiropractor who has represented Abbeville, Anderson and Laurens counties in the South Carolina House since 2013, per the Legislature's roster. He previously chaired the Abbeville County Republican Party and serves on the House Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee, per the Legislature's roster.

E T Stone

United Citizens

E T Stone is the United Citizens candidate for South Carolina House District 11 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the South Carolina Election Commission's general-election candidate listing. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Jessica Beasley (Democratic), Craig Gagnon (Republican), E T Stone (United Citizens) meet on the November 3 ballot; Craig Gagnon is the sitting member, per the House roster. Craig Gagnon won the June 9 Republican primary with 74.6 percent over Jesse Turner (25.4 percent). E T Stone (United Citizens) also qualified for the November ballot, per the Election Commission's listing. South Carolina primaries require a majority (June 23 runoffs); unopposed nominees still print. The field is the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System active list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

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