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2 candidates are tracked for Charleston County Council, District 9 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jaxie Ferguson and Adam Friend. Candidate information follows official Charleston County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Jaxie Ferguson (Democratic), Adam Friend (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot for Charleston County Council, District 9, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Charleston County). Adam Friend won the June 9 Republican primary with 52.3 percent over Caroline Parker (47.7 percent). Results per the county's official Clarity results feed (enr-scvotes.org).
Jaxie Ferguson is a James Island resident and licensed master social worker with a psychology degree from the College of Charleston and a master's in social work from the University of South Carolina, per her campaign site and Holy City Sinner. She works as a certified case manager focused on children and families in the Lowcountry. Jaxie Ferguson appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Charleston County Council, District 9, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Addressing flooding and infrastructure pressures from development
- Strengthening CARTA public transportation reliability
- Addressing rising insurance and property tax costs for families and retirees
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-07.
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Adam Friend is a James Island resident who owns and operates Friend Healthcare Solutions and previously worked as a pharmaceutical salesman, per his campaign site and the Post and Courier. He holds a master's degree in clinical psychology from The Citadel. Adam Friend appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Charleston County Council, District 9, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Full transparency on county spending and opposing unnecessary tax increases
- Addressing traffic congestion and investing in flood mitigation
- Supporting growth that preserves Charleston's character
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-07.
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