Politics & Government

Executive Director Named for Richland County Elections Office

The Richland County Election and Voter Registration Commission voted 3-1 Wednesday to hire Howard Jackson to lead the elections office.

Howard Jackson, director of Voter Registration and Elections in Orangeburg County, has been hired to head Richland County's elections office. 

The Richland County Election and Voter Registration Commission voted 3-1 Wednesday after meeting with Jackson in a closed-door session, The State reports. 

Commission member Elaine Dubose voted against hiring Jackson for the job. 

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Jackson replaces Lillian McBride who resigned after the November election was plagued with long lines and a shortage of voting machines.

Jackson was one of three candidates for the position, but two of them withdrew their names. 

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