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2 candidates are tracked for Richland County Council, District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jim Reese and Kimberly P Snipes. Candidate information follows official Richland County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Jim Reese (Republican), Kimberly P Snipes (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot for Richland County Council, District 1, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Richland County). Kimberly P Snipes won the June 9 Democratic primary with 82.7 percent over William Riley (17.3 percent). Results per the county's official Clarity results feed (enr-scvotes.org).
Jim Reese is a pastor at Forward City Church in Columbia and a lifelong Irmo resident, per his campaign site. He holds a bachelor's degree in communications from Newberry College. Reese is running for the District 1 seat, which is open after incumbent Jason Branham chose not to seek re-election, per the Post and Courier. Jim Reese appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Richland County Council, District 1, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Managing growth responsibly while preserving community character in Irmo, Dutch Fork, Ballentine and Chapin
- Reducing waste and spending taxpayer dollars efficiently
- Increasing transparency and public input in county planning decisions
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-07.
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Kimberly P. Snipes sits on the Lexington-Richland School District Five board and works as Community and Special Projects Director for the South Carolina Bar, per the Post and Courier. She chose not to seek re-election to the school board in order to run for County Council District 1, per her campaign site, which describes her as a dedicated public servant focused on transparency and fiscal responsibility. Kimberly P Snipes appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Richland County Council, District 1, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Addressing road repairs and planning growth that preserves community character
- Supporting local businesses and economic opportunity
- Increasing community engagement in county decisions
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-07.
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