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Anderson County, South Carolina

Anderson County Council, District 1

One candidate is tracked for Anderson County Council, District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Chris Sullivan. Candidate information follows official Anderson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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).

What this office does

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

This race. The sitting officeholder, Chris Sullivan, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Chris Sullivan

Republican Incumbent

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Anderson County Council, District 1 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Anderson County Council, District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Chris Sullivan. Candidate information follows official Anderson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Anderson County Council, District 1 election in South Carolina?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for South Carolina are on the South Carolina election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Anderson County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

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Candidate roster from official Anderson County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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