Richland County, South Carolina

Richland County Council, District 1

2 candidates are tracked for Richland County Council, District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jim Reese and Kimberly P Snipes. Candidate information follows official Richland County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Jim Reese (Republican), Kimberly P Snipes (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot for Richland County Council, District 1, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Richland County). Kimberly P Snipes won the June 9 Democratic primary with 82.7 percent over William Riley (17.3 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.

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Jim Reese

Republican

Top priorities

Managing growth responsibly while preserving community character in Irmo, Dutch Fork, Ballentine and Chapin
Reducing waste and spending taxpayer dollars efficiently
Increasing transparency and public input in county planning decisions

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Jim Reese is a pastor at Forward City Church in Columbia and a lifelong Irmo resident, per his campaign site. He holds a bachelor's degree in communications from Newberry College. Reese is running for the District 1 seat, which is open after incumbent Jason Branham chose not to seek re-election, per the Post and Courier. Jim Reese appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Richland County Council, District 1, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.

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Kimberly P Snipes

Democratic

Top priorities

Addressing road repairs and planning growth that preserves community character
Supporting local businesses and economic opportunity
Increasing community engagement in county decisions

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Kimberly P. Snipes sits on the Lexington-Richland School District Five board and works as Community and Special Projects Director for the South Carolina Bar, per the Post and Courier. She chose not to seek re-election to the school board in order to run for County Council District 1, per her campaign site, which describes her as a dedicated public servant focused on transparency and fiscal responsibility. Kimberly P Snipes appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Richland 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 Richland County Council, District 1 in 2026?

When is the Richland 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.

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

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Candidate profiles

Jim Reese, full profile Kimberly P Snipes, full profile Official South Carolina election office