Don Goldbach 
Carl Bell 
Oren Gadson
WINNSBORO – The results for the Fairfield County Council race are in. With a 71.28% turnout of Fairfield County registered voters, Don Goldbach (Dist. 2) bested Ann Corrao and one-term incumbent Shirley Greene. Carl Bell defeated one-term incumbent Tim Roseborough for the Dist. 4 seat. Oren Gadson won the Dist. 6 seat over candidate Sarah Bryant. There was no incumbent for Dist.6.
In Dist. 2, Goldbach, with 616 votes (37.98 percent) won over his two opponents: Corrao with 606 votes (37.36 percent) and incumbent Greene with 399 votes (24.60 percent).
“I want to thank all my District 2 supporters who have given me the privilege of serving Fairfield’s taxpayers,” Goldbach said Wednesday morning. “Listening and responding to our citizens’ concerns and suggestions will be a priority. Congratulations to Carl Bell and Oren Gadson, and I look forward to working with you and the entire council to create a brighter future for Fairfield.
In Dist. 4, Bell, who received 669 votes (57.13 percent), won by 177 votes, the largest margin of the three districts. His opponent, incumbent Rosborough, garnered 492 votes (42.02 percent).
“It is with great humility that I extend to the residents of District 4, gratitude and appreciation for electing me as your next councilman,” Bell wrote in an email to The Voice. “This is my first public office but not my first opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in my district. I will not forsake or take you for granted and ask that you continue to keep me in your thoughts and prayers as I, your representative, work with the County Council to make Fairfield County a prouder place to live and grow. Please feel free to reach out to me should you have questions and/or comments.”
In Dist. 6, Gadson received 458 votes (51.23 percent), besting Bryant by 27 votes. Bryant received 431 votes (48.21 percent).
The Voice reached out to Gadson but had not received a response at press time.
Observers say the turnover on all three county council seats most likely will represent a change in the balance of power in the county government.
Twenty-two provisional votes have not yet been counted – 15 in Dist. 2, three in Dist. 4, and four in Dist. 6. The provisional votes will be investigated and decided Friday at 10 a.m. at the Fairfield County Voter Registration and Election office at 315 South Congress Street in Winnsboro.
By the Numbers
County Council District 2:
Don Goldbach – 616
Ann Corrao – 606
Shirley Greene – 399
Write-in – 1
County Council District 4:
Carl Bell – 669
Tim Roseborough – 492
Write-in – 10
County Council District 6:
Oren Gadson – 458
Sarah Bryant – 431
Write-in – 5
