Sellers Wins Third Term as Sheriff in County Election
Incumbent Republican Howard Sellers defeated Democrat Martin Posey 27,894 to 22,802 to secure a third term. Sellers cited ongoing upgrades to the county law enforcement agency and pledged continued peak performance, while Posey returned to his post as county tax collector and indicated no immediate plans to run again. Posey praised his honest campaign and emphasized stronger cooperation between county agencies and the sheriff's department.
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Bradley wins tight Aiken school board seat in late tally
In a multi race board election, Dr John Bradley edged Diane Giddings by a narrow margin for a four year term. Newcomers John Brown and Nick Flouras won contested and unopposed seats while Jack Hunter was re elected, with final counts reflecting late night counting and strong support from Bradley’s area.
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County return rate creates frustration in Aiken County election
In Aiken County the general election tabulation stretched into the early morning, final precincts counted at 3 a.m. due to write-in ballots. Elections director Stuart Bedenbaugh stressed that tallying write-ins is mandatory, with delays worsened by high turnout in water and fire district contests and a Senate District 24 write‑in campaign. Rep. James Roland Smith, re‑elected, expressed disappointment and called for examining election procedures in special districts to speed returns.
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Young landslide win: Young kept county chairman post
Ronnie Young, Republican, defeated Democrat Montgomery 22 834 to 16 609 to win a second full term as Aiken County Chairman. He cited broad support and his record, including a research park, an industrial park, and a new jail, as reasons for voter trust. Montgomery praised the clean campaign and cited public service goals.
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