Reese for Richland
Fighting for responsible growth, transparent leadership, and a stronger Richland County. Join the movement.
Richland County deserves leadership that listens, acts, and delivers results.
Managing county growth thoughtfully and sustainably while respecting the character of Irmo, Dutch Fork, Ballentine, and surrounding communities. Ensuring infrastructure keeps pace with development.
Delivering results and reducing waste. Ensuring taxpayer dollars are used wisely and county services run effectively — for the people, not the bureaucracy.
Building trust with residents through open, honest decision-making. Giving every resident a real voice in shaping the county's future.
"Richland County is growing, and we need leadership that manages that growth responsibly while protecting the communities people already call home. I'm running to ensure taxpayer dollars are used wisely, decisions are made transparently, and residents have a real voice in shaping the future of this county."— Jim Reese
Jim Reese is the youngest child of parents who met at Fort Jackson and chose to build their lives in the Midlands of South Carolina. Born and raised right here in Irmo, Jim has spent his entire life in this community — the same streets, the same schools, the same neighbors.
A graduate of Newberry College, Jim went on to serve as a Pastor at Forward City Church in Columbia, dedicating himself to serving people and building up the community around him.
He married his childhood sweetheart, Elisa Meetze, and together they are raising four children in the Irmo community — a testament to his deep roots and commitment to this place they call home.
Jim is a homegrown conservative leader committed to preserving the values that have long defined Richland County while managing the growth and change that comes with progress. He is building on the good work that Councilman Branham accomplished for District 1.
"Irmo, Dutch Fork, and Ballentine are home for our family, and I want to leave them better than I found them."
Lifelong Irmo Resident
Father of 4
Pastor & Community Leader
Newberry College Graduate
March 2026
Jim Reese, a Republican and lifelong Irmo resident, has officially launched his campaign for District 1 — pledging responsible growth and transparent leadership for all of Richland County.
Follow the Campaign →Saturday, April 18th • 6:30–8:30 PM
Come hang out and kick the campaign into high gear! Kids and families welcome. This is the moment to meet Jim, get plugged in, and be part of something real.
RSVP Now →Tuesday, June 9th, 2026
The statewide Republican primary is Tuesday, June 9th. Mark your calendar, get your neighbors to the polls, and make your voice heard for Richland County District 1.
Stay Updated →Whether you can donate, volunteer, plant a yard sign, or just spread the word — every bit helps win District 1.
Even $20 goes a long way — that's about what one big campaign roadside sign costs. Every dollar fuels the effort to win District 1 for Richland County.
Donate NowFill out the form and get plugged in. Knock on doors, make calls, plant signs — your time is one of the most valuable things you can give to this campaign.
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