Who is running for Richland County Council, District 11 in 2026?

Richland County Council, District 11: 2026 Candidates & Ballot

One candidate is tracked for Richland County Council, District 11 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Darrell DJ Jackson Jr. Candidate information follows official Richland County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Darrell DJ Jackson Jr (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for Richland County Council, District 11, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Richland County). Darrell DJ Jackson Jr won the June 9 Democratic primary with 57.5 percent over Eva Prioleau (20.3 percent), Norman Jackson (15.1 percent), James M Thompson I (7.1 percent). Results per the county's official Clarity results feed (enr-scvotes.org).

Darrell DJ Jackson Jr

Democratic

Darrell "DJ" Jackson Jr. is chief operating officer of Bible Way Church of Atlas Road and executive director of the Midlands Community Development Corporation, per Carolina Panorama. He has more than 15 years of experience in public administration and community development, including managing multi-million dollar budgets, per his campaign site. Jackson is running for the District 11 seat, open after incumbent Chakisse Newton chose not to seek a third term, per Carolina Panorama. Darrell DJ Jackson Jr appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Richland County Council, District 11, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.

2026 priorities (per the campaign site)

Improving traffic flow and infrastructure along corridors such as Lower Richland Boulevard and Garners Ferry Road
Supporting law enforcement and youth programs to reduce crime
Helping veterans access services and benefits

Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-07.

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