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Dorchester County, South Carolina

Dorchester County Soil and Water District Commission

3 candidates are tracked for Dorchester County Soil and Water District Commission on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Perry B Chinners, Tommy Feagin and Molly Jones. Candidate information follows official Dorchester County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Perry B Chinners (Nonpartisan), Tommy Feagin (Nonpartisan), Molly Jones (Nonpartisan) meet on the November 3 ballot for Dorchester County Soil and Water District Commission, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Dorchester County). Nonpartisan office: no primary; the November 3 vote decides.

What this office does

Soil and water conservation district supervisor. Soil and water conservation districts are local boards that work with farmers, landowners and public agencies on erosion control, water quality and land conservation. Supervisors set the district's priorities, approve conservation plans and cost-share programs, and oversee any staff and grants. The seats are unpaid or nearly unpaid in most states and are nonpartisan.

This race. Nonpartisan: candidates appear without party labels.

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Perry B Chinners

Nonpartisan

Biography

Perry B Chinners is a Dorchester County farmer with about 36 years of farming experience as of 2026, per the Post and Courier. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.

Tommy Feagin

Nonpartisan

Biography

Tommy Feagin is a retired energy worker and lifelong resident of Dorchester County who attended Knightsville Elementary and lives in the Summerville area, per the Post and Courier. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.

Molly Jones

Nonpartisan

Biography

Molly Jones is a graduate of Coastal Carolina University with a B.S. in Marine Science and previously worked for the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism as a Naturalist Interpreter, per Clemson University. She served as the Dorchester County 4-H Agent from January 2020 to January 2025 and has been Clemson Extension's Area Water Resources Agent covering Dorchester and nine other counties since January 2025, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Dorchester County Soil and Water District Commission in 2026?

3 candidates are tracked for Dorchester County Soil and Water District Commission on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Perry B Chinners, Tommy Feagin and Molly Jones. Candidate information follows official Dorchester County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Dorchester County Soil and Water District Commission 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 Dorchester County ballot?

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

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Dorchester County School Board, District 24Dorchester County School Board, District 26Dorchester County School Board, District 44See all 18 Dorchester County races
Candidate profiles
Perry B Chinners, full profileTommy Feagin, full profileMolly Jones, full profileOfficial South Carolina election office