County Council District 5
Beaufort County, South Carolina
My vote power: Above average
This seat represents District 5, not the whole district above. We can’t match an address to an area this small, so this race may not be on your ballot.
What does this office do?
- Setting your property tax rate
- Funding county roads, health programs, and elections
- Setting land use and building rules outside city limits
Affects: Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency,
Candidates:
Republican
Joshua Hower is the Republican candidate for Beaufort County Council District 5 in the 2026 election.
Records: Environment and Public Health 1 for, Public Infrastructure 1 for
Democratic
A Bluffton resident with more than 35 years of legal experience, including work as a litigation manager. She emphasizes smart growth that keeps building out of flood-prone areas and asks developers to pay their fair share, plus fiscal discipline.
Sources: vrems.scvotes.sc.gov · beaufortcountysc.gov