Charleston County, South Carolina

Charleston County Council, District 5

One candidate is tracked for Charleston County Council, District 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Teddie Pryor. Candidate information follows official Charleston County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Teddie Pryor (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for Charleston County Council, District 5, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Charleston 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, Teddie Pryor, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Teddie Pryor

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

Teddie Pryor has represented Charleston County Council District 5 since 2004 and previously served as council chairman, per the Post and Courier. He worked as a project manager and tourism coordinator for the City of North Charleston before his council service, per Live 5 News. Teddie Pryor appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Charleston County Council, District 5, 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 Charleston County Council, District 5 in 2026?

When is the Charleston County Council, District 5 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 Charleston 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 Charleston County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Teddie Pryor, full profile Official South Carolina election office