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Richland County Commissioner

Full term commencing 1/1/2027

Vote for
1
Term
4 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A county commissioner is one of three officials who run county government, set its budget and approve its contracts.

Taxes & budget

  • Mark KaufmannDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Cliff MearsRepublican

    • Voted for $1.7 million in county property tax relief

Economy & jobs

  • Mark KaufmannDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Cliff MearsRepublican

    • Supported demolition of the former Westinghouse factory site

Courts & justice

  • Mark KaufmannDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Cliff MearsRepublican

    • Supported courthouse renovation that added a fourth courtroom

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