Abbeville City Council District 6 · Nov 3, 2026
Jason
Edwards
Jason Edwards, the incumbent, is running for Abbeville City Council District 6 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jon E Porter.
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The race · City Council District 6
- 01Jason EdwardsYou’re reading
- 02Jon E Porter
Background
- About
- Abbeville City Council member for District 6, serving a term listed as 2022-2026.
On the record: Jason Edwards
6 sourced01Ethics rules2 sourced positions
Moved first reading of an ordinance setting ethical limits on texting and electronic communication by council members (passed 8-1, January 2026).
Council voteCity of Abbeville · Jan 14, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on second reading of an ordinance adding recusal requirements for elected officials to the city ethics code (passed unanimously, May 2026).
Council voteCity of Abbeville · May 18, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Alcohol at festivals1 sourced position
Moved to allow a limited number of alcohol vendors at city festivals (failed 6-2, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Abbeville · Jun 15, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03City budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on first reading of the fiscal year 2026-27 city budget ordinance (passed unanimously, August 2026).
Council voteCity of Abbeville · Aug 17, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Public communication1 sourced position
as reported by the Index-Journal; not a direct quote
Suggested a program like the former "Moment with the Mayor" to improve transparency.
Own statementIndex-JournalLink
05Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for Mayor of Abbeville in 2024 (lost).
Own statementIndex-Journal · Nov 5, 2024Link
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