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Lexington County Council, District 9

The Statewide General Elections will be held Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Your address indicates you live in the district for this race.EARLY VOTING: If you prefer to vote prior to November 3, 2026, you can vote during a two-week early voting period Monday, October 19 through Friday, October 30. Early voting centers are open Monday to Friday, excluding holidays, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Check the Lexington County Voter Registration and Elections website Registration and Elections | County of Lexington or https://scvotes.gov/voters/early-voting/ for early voting locations.ABSENTEE VOTING: 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.Position Description:Lexington County Council is composed of nine members, one from each district, elected to 4-year terms. As the governing body of the county, the Council enacts laws by ordinance and may also adopt resolutions. The Council hires the county administrator, sets budgets, levies taxes, approves contracts, agreements and bids, and appoints board and committee members.

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    M Todd Cullum
    (Rep)

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1. What partnerships would you support to improve public safety in the county?

2. What tools would you use to guide planned development in the county?

3. What steps will you take to ensure free and fair elections in the county?

4. What will you advocate for in the county's transportation improvement plans?

5. What are your priorities for action?

Education BS Finance & Econ Security Univ of SC, Columbia
Qualifications 35 year small business owner in Lexington county and 24 years of elected office
Campaign Address 955 Bruce Rd
Cayce, SC 29033
Continue to promote and build upon existing automatic aid agreements with all Lexington county municipalities. Continue to support budget growth for expanded EMS and new fire stations countywide.
Continue to support free market principles to allow investment for all levels of commercial enterprise. Continue to strengthen land use regulations to allow better quality communities to develop and grow. Utilize zoning to focus on better land conservation for the next generation.
Support the election and registration commission through adequate funding for technology and support staff.
Congestion management and improved maintenance on the current state and county system.
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