Richland County, South Carolina

Richland County Council, District 11

One candidate is tracked for Richland County Council, District 11 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Darrell DJ Jackson Jr. Candidate information follows official Richland County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Darrell DJ Jackson Jr (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for Richland County Council, District 11, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Richland County). Darrell DJ Jackson Jr won the June 9 Democratic primary with 57.5 percent over Eva Prioleau (20.3 percent), Norman Jackson (15.1 percent), James M Thompson I (7.1 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.

This race. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Darrell DJ Jackson Jr

Democratic

Top priorities

Improving traffic flow and infrastructure along corridors such as Lower Richland Boulevard and Garners Ferry Road
Supporting law enforcement and youth programs to reduce crime
Helping veterans access services and benefits

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Darrell "DJ" Jackson Jr. is chief operating officer of Bible Way Church of Atlas Road and executive director of the Midlands Community Development Corporation, per Carolina Panorama. He has more than 15 years of experience in public administration and community development, including managing multi-million dollar budgets, per his campaign site. Jackson is running for the District 11 seat, open after incumbent Chakisse Newton chose not to seek a third term, per Carolina Panorama. Darrell DJ Jackson Jr appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Richland County Council, District 11, 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 11 in 2026?

When is the Richland County Council, District 11 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

Darrell DJ Jackson Jr, full profile Official South Carolina election office