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Richland County, South Carolina

Richland County Treasurer

One candidate is tracked for Richland County Treasurer on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kendra L Dove. Candidate information follows official Richland County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Kendra L Dove (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for Richland County Treasurer, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Richland County). No contested June 9 primary was recorded for this office in the county's official results feed.

What this office does

County treasurer. The county treasurer collects property taxes and other revenue, holds the county's funds, and invests them under state rules. The treasurer distributes tax collections to the county, cities, school districts and special districts that levy them. The office is a custodian of public money, not the body that sets the tax rate.

This race. Every voter in Richland County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Kendra L Dove, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Kendra L Dove

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Expanding taxpayer services, including self-service payment options
  • Modernizing office operations and improving efficiency in tax payment processing

Per the Carolina Panorama.

Biography

Kendra L. Dove has served as Richland County Treasurer since 2022, becoming the first African American and second woman to hold the office, per the county's Treasurer page. She spent 17 years as deputy treasurer before her election and has introduced self-service tax payment kiosks for residents, per Carolina Panorama. Dove is seeking re-election in 2026. Kendra L Dove appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Richland County Treasurer, 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 Richland County Treasurer in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Richland County Treasurer on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kendra L Dove. Candidate information follows official Richland County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Richland County Treasurer 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 Richland County ballot?

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Verify this race

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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26 tracked races in Richland County, South Carolina. Landed here from another county's search? Look up your own ballot below.

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Richland County Council, District 4Richland County Council, District 5Richland County Council, District 6See all 26 Richland County races
Candidate profiles
Kendra L Dove, full profileOfficial South Carolina election office