CLEMSON — The recent mayoral election in Clemson has concluded, resulting in a second term for Mayor Robert Halfacre. It was a heated competition filled with accusations of misconduct.
Halfacre secured nearly 60 percent of the votes, receiving 3,115 votes compared to 1,842 for Councilwoman Catherine Watt. “We’ve put in a lot of effort to share our vision during this campaign,” Halfacre stated. “The challenges we face also represent great opportunities. Today’s vote reflects our shared future.”
Halfacre expressed his gratitude, saying, “This is an incredible honor, and I thank the voters of Clemson for trusting me with four more years in office.”
Jim Borick, who had dropped out of the race, still received 298 votes.
In addition to the mayoral race, three City Council seats were contested, all of which were won by newcomers. Alma Evans, Adam Jones, and Windsor Sherrill topped the polls with 2,521, 2,489, and 2,235 votes, respectively.
Initially, there was some confusion regarding election results, as Pickens County Elections Director Amy Sams had suggested a runoff might occur. However, she clarified that the top three candidates will be sworn in come January.
Adam Jones shared his appreciation with a message, saying, “I am grateful for the trust placed in me by the people of Clemson, and I will strive to earn that trust each day.”
In the nearby Pickens County election, incumbent Bob Brookover received 2,183 votes, while his opponents John Crolley and Nanda Edgerton received 1,492 and 1,466 votes, respectively. Brookover remained positive about the result, expressing his happiness on social media.
