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2 candidates are tracked for Horry County Council, District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kristi Burch and Bill Howard. Candidate information follows official Horry County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Kristi Burch (Forward Party), Bill Howard (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot for Horry County Council, District 2, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Horry County). No contested June 9 primary was recorded for this office in the county's official results feed.
Kristi Burch is a Myrtle Beach native who grew up in Briarcliffe Acres and has raised her family in District 2, per her campaign site. She holds a business administration degree from Meredith College and an MBA from Coastal Carolina University, and she is running for the District 2 council seat as a Forward Party candidate. Kristi Burch appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Horry County Council, District 2, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Focuses on quality of life so future generations can continue living in the district
- Prioritizes infrastructure and road improvements
- Wants to keep Horry County affordable for current and future residents
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-07.
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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.
2026 priorities (per 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
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-07.
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