Anderson County incumbents ready to work after winning reelection during primaries

Anderson County incumbents are ready to work on issues now that they won reelection during the South Carolina Statewide Primary on Tuesday, June 11.

County Council District 4 Republican incumbent Brett Sanders received 2,428 votes, and challenger Dave Shalaby received 2,013 votes.

In Anderson County District 5, incumbent Tommy Dunn received 1,899 votes, and Robert McCurry received 1,808 votes.

"I am honored and humbled by the citizens of Anderson County and District Five for re-electing me to serve another two-year term," Dunn said.

Dunn is a lifelong resident of Anderson County and graduated from Westside High School.

He owns and operates D and H Construction Company, which specializes in building residential homes.

The company is involved in numerous construction projects throughout the county.

He also has a record of community involvement, with 32 years of service as a volunteer fireman with the Centerville Fire Department.

"I look forward to serving Anderson County and residents in District Five," said Dunn.

In the race for coroner, incumbent Greg L. Shore received 15,589 votes, and James Hayes received 6,802 votes.

"I am excited that I won the election and look forward to serving for the next four years as Anderson County Coroner," Shore said.

Shore began his career with the Anderson County Coroner's Office in 1992 by serving as a deputy coroner.

"With 35 years of experience in the coroner's office and 28 years as a coroner," Shore said, "We have an excellent team at the Anderson County Coroner's office who assist families and loved ones during one of the worst times of their lives."

Shore hopes the community can work on combating the area's drug problem in the future.

"The Anderson County Coroner's office will continue to address the ongoing drug problem in our area," he said. "We can make a difference if we all come together."

South Carolina conducted open primaries, allowing registered voters to choose either the Democratic or Republican primary election, but not both.

The winner of the county council seats will serve for two-year terms, and the coroner will serve a four-year term.

Travis Rose covers Anderson County for the Independent Mail. Reach him via email at trose@gannett.com .

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