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There are five seats up for election on Richland County Council this year, with three of those races having primary elections. Those primary races are all among Democratic candidates for District 1, District 5 and District 11. The District 5 and District 11 races have no Republican challengers, meaning the primary race will decide the seat. Results will be updated as new vote totals are released. Results are unofficial until they are certified by the Richland County Election Commission.<\/p>\n

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Richland County Council members are paid $26,799 per year, and the chair of the council is paid $29,479.<\/p>\n

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As of around 11 p.m., about 17% of Richland County precincts had fully reported their results.<\/p>\n

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Last updated: 11:05 p.m.<\/b><\/p>\n

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DISTRICT 1<\/h2>\n

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Richland County Council\u2019s northwest District 1 seat is currently held by Jason Branham, who is not running for re-election. The winner of the District 1 Democratic primary will face off against Republican Jim Reese in the November general election. Republican Charlie Meetze previously filed to run for the seat but has since withdrawn from the race.<\/p>\n

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Results so far (early voting and absentee ballots):<\/h3>\n

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Kimberly Snipes \u2014 1,748 votes \u2014 85%<\/p>\n

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William Riley \u2014 316 votes \u2014 15%%<\/p>\n

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Who\u2019s running:<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

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William Riley<\/b>: Deputy city manager, City of Clinton; board chair for Community Relations Council for Richland County.<\/p>\n

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Kimberly Snipes<\/b>: Community & special projects director at the S.C. Bar; chair of the Lexington-Richland 5 school board.<\/p>\n

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DISTRICT 5<\/h2>\n

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Incumbent Allison Terracio is vying to keep her District 5 seat, which covers central Columbia neighborhoods like Shandon and Five Points. Her challenger is Chelsea Richard. There are no Republicans running for the District 5 seat, meaning the primary race will effectively decide the election.<\/p>\n

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Results so far (early voting and absentee ballots):<\/h3>\n

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Allison Terracio \u2014 1,337 votes \u2014 65%%<\/p>\n

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Chelsea Richard \u2014 690 votes \u2014 35%%<\/p>\n

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Who\u2019s running:<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

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Allison Terracio<\/b>: Self-employed campaign consultant; serving second term on council.<\/p>\n

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Chelsea Richard<\/b>: VP of operations, Central Carolina Community Foundation; USC affiliate faculty.<\/p>\n

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DISTRICT 11<\/h2>\n

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Four people are running for the District 11 seat, which covers the Garners Ferry Road corridor leading east out of Columbia. Incumbent Chakisse Newton is not running for re-election.<\/p>\n

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Results so far (early voting and absentee ballots):<\/h3>\n

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Darrell \u2018DJ\u2019 Jackson Jr. \u2014 2,283 votes \u2014 56%<\/p>\n

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Eva Prioleau \u2014 863 votes \u2014 21%<\/p>\n

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Norman Jackson \u2014 633 votes \u2014 16%<\/p>\n

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James M Thompson I \u2014 268 votes \u2014 6.5%<\/p>\n

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Who\u2019s running:<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

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Norman Jackson<\/b>: Retired SCDOT engineer; former Richland County Council chair.<\/p>\n

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Darrell \u201cDJ\u201d Jackson Jr.<\/b>: COO of Bible Way Church of Atlas Road; executive director of Midlands Community Development Corporation.<\/p>\n

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Eva Prioleau<\/b>: Retired from Richland County public works and SCDOT; vice chair of the county\u2019s Transportation Penny Advisory Committee.<\/p>\n

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James M. Thompson I<\/b>: Workforce development manager, S.C. Commission on Higher Education.<\/p>\n

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