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Columbia City Council Primaries

Election Date:June 8, 2027Register by:May 12, 2027

The Columbia City Council primaries held on June 8, 2027, determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for various city council districts in Columbia, South Carolina. These nonpartisan elections are conducted using a partisan primary system to select candidates who will advance to the general election in November 2027.

About This Race

The Columbia City Council primaries held on June 8, 2027, determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for various city council districts in Columbia, South Carolina. These nonpartisan elections are conducted using a partisan primary system to select candidates who will advance to the general election in November 2027.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
June 8, 2027
Registration Deadline
May 12, 2027
Early Voting Starts
May 26, 2027
Early Voting Ends
June 5, 2027

How to Vote

To vote in the Columbia City Council primaries, South Carolina residents must register by May 12, 2027, either online via the SC Votes portal, by mail, or in person at their county voter registration office. On Election Day or during early voting (May 26–June 5, 2027), voters must present one of the following photo IDs: South Carolina driver's license, SC DMV ID card, SC voter registration card with photo, federal military ID, or U.S. passport. Polling places are open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

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Democratic

James T. Johnson

Columbia City Council District 2

Biography

James T. Johnson is a lifelong Columbia resident and small business owner who has served on the city's planning commission for four years. He is running to improve public safety, expand affordable housing initiatives, and increase transparency in city budgeting.

Campaign Website
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Republican

Linda M. Carson

Columbia City Council District 4

Biography

Linda M. Carson is a former Richland County school board member and education consultant with over 20 years of experience in youth development and community advocacy. She is running to strengthen public school partnerships, reduce property taxes, and attract new jobs to southeast Columbia.

Campaign Website

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