7 County Council seats up for grabs

More than half of Greenville County Council seats are up for grabs, as seven seats are up for re-election this year. After a contentious year in 2023, when the council passed a new budget that raised taxes for the first time in 30 years, many of the council members have challengers for the June primary.

Not everyone has yet announced their run, as the date to file with the candidate’s party is March 16.

Here’s what you need to know about

Greenville County races.

Who is up for re-election for Greenville County Council?

● Michael Barnes (Republican, District 18)

● Steve Shaw (Republican, District 20)

● Chris Harrison (Republican, District 21)

● Stan Tzouvelekas (Republican, District 22.)

● Liz Seman (Republican, District 24)

● Ennis Fant (Democrat, District 25)

● Butch Kirven (Republican, District 27)

Despite previously announcing a run for SC Senate District 6, Steve Shaw confirmed to the Greenville News he will be seeking re-election for his seat on the county council. Stan Tzouvelekas announced in late January that he will be seeking election for District 22’s seat in the SC House of Representatives.

Barnes, Harrison, and Fant have all publicly announced their run for re-election. Kirven confirmed his plans to run for re-election to the Greenville News. Seman confirmed to the Greenville News she will be seeking re-election.

Kelly Long and Tramaine Booker, both Republicans, are running against Barnes. Republican Gary Collins will be running against Kirven. Republicans Ken Matesevac and Alex Reynolds will be challenging District 20’s Shaw. Republicans Frank Farmer, Jay Rogers and Ethan Jedziniak are also vying for District 22’s seat on the council. Curt McGahhey, a Republican, will be running for Harrison’s seat in District 21.

SC Primary dates to remember

May 28: Early voting for primaries