Batesburg-Leesville Town Council District 2 Special Election
Election Information:The Batesburg-Leesville Town Council Special Election will be held Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Your address indicates you live within the town limits of Batesburg-Leesville District 2.POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Town of Batesburg-Leesville has a nonpartisan council-manager form of government, including the mayor and 8 council members who serve 4-year terms. Each council member represents a single district, while the mayor is elected at large. The mayor and council members have equal votes on the town council and are responsible for making policy, enacting laws, and appointing the town manager. To serve as Mayor or Council Member a person must be a resident of the town, at least 18 years of age and registered to vote. This special election is for one position on the town council, for District 2.EARLY VOTING: If you prefer to vote prior to February 17, you can vote during a two-week early voting period, beginning Monday, February 2 and ending Friday, February 13 at the County Voter Registration Office: 605 West Main Street, Lexington, SC 29072.ABSENTEE VOTING: Or you may be eligible to vote absentee by mail. For details on eligibility and how to submit your request, see this SC Election Commission Voting Absentee page: https://www.scvotes.gov/absentee-voting
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Todd Antonovich
(NON)
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Chip Spradley
(NON)
What prompted you to run for Batesburg-Leesville Town Council?
What are your top priorities for action by Batesburg-Leesville Town Council?
Campaign Email
N/A
Qualifications
Proven track record of integrity and follow-through.
A desire to get involved with my community and be of service.
That is completely up to the majority opinion of my constituents, as I would be representing them.
Campaign Phone
803-582-9092
Campaign Email
spradleychip@gmail.com
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Masters in Education Administration - University of South Carolina
Qualifications
Current Coordinator of Safety and Emerg. Svcs., Lexington District One, Former teacher at Northside Middle in Lexington District 2, Former Assistant Principal at 3 schools in Lexington School District One (27 years), Elected to Town Council in Batesburg-Leesville (B-L) 2007 and 2015; Former Volunteer Firefighter for Town of B-L; Former President of Summerland HOA, B-L, SC; Former Vice-Chair Wittenberg Lutheran Church, B-L, SC; Former Deputy Sheriff, Lexington County Sheriff's Department, SC;
I have been on Council in the past and helped to create the current Master Plan for the Town, locate a reliable source of water, provide a mechanism for town beautification among many other initiatives. I had to resign my seat because I moved to another district and when the seat came open recently in my current district, I decided to run to ensure we have a voice on council from our district that is a life-long resident, 53 years.
The biggest issue I foresee for Batesburg-Leesville is responsibly planning for the tremendous growth that is already happening and will continue to take place for the foreseeable future. We've known for some time that this was coming but we are now realizing it tangibly. We must create a plan to ensure the infrastructure is in place from roadways to classrooms to essential services in order to mitigate its harmful effects and take full advantage of its benefits while maintaining what makes Batesburg-Leesville the special place it has always been.
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