Beaufort County, South Carolina

Beaufort County Council, District 2

One candidate is tracked for Beaufort County Council, District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: David Bartholomew. Candidate information follows official Beaufort County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

David Bartholomew (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for Beaufort County Council, District 2, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Beaufort County). No contested June 9 primary was recorded for this office in the county's official results feed.

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, David Bartholomew, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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David Bartholomew

Republican Incumbent

Biography

David Bartholomew has represented District 2 on Beaufort County Council since 2023, where he chairs the Community Services and Land Use Committee and serves as vice chair of the Public Facility and Safety Committee, per the county's official council page. He was named council parliamentarian in July 2025. David Bartholomew appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Beaufort County Council, District 2, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Beaufort County Council, District 2 in 2026?

When is the Beaufort County Council, District 2 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 Beaufort County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Beaufort County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

David Bartholomew, full profile Official South Carolina election office