Horry County, South Carolina

Horry County Council, District 2

2 candidates are tracked for Horry County Council, District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kristi Burch and Bill Howard. Candidate information follows official Horry County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Kristi Burch (Forward Party), Bill Howard (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot for Horry County Council, District 2, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Horry 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, Bill Howard, is on the ballot.

South Carolina › Horry County › Horry County Council, District 2

Kristi Burch

Forward Party

Top priorities

Focuses on quality of life so future generations can continue living in the district
Prioritizes infrastructure and road improvements
Wants to keep Horry County affordable for current and future residents

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Kristi Burch is a Myrtle Beach native who grew up in Briarcliffe Acres and has raised her family in District 2, per her campaign site. She holds a business administration degree from Meredith College and an MBA from Coastal Carolina University, and she is running for the District 2 council seat as a Forward Party candidate. Kristi Burch appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Horry County Council, District 2, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.

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Bill Howard

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Cites increased public safety staffing and pay during his tenure
Points to increased road project spending
Says he has supported county employee pay raises without raising taxes

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Bill Howard owns restaurants, laundromats and entertainment venues in the Myrtle Beach area, per The Sun News. He was first elected to Horry County Council in 2014 and is seeking a fourth term representing District 2. Bill Howard appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Horry County Council, District 2, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.

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Questions about this race

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

When is the Horry 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 Horry County ballot?

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Verify this race

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

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Candidate profiles

Kristi Burch, full profile Bill Howard, full profile Official South Carolina election office