Sumter City Council Ward 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Derek
Gamble
Derek Gamble is running for Sumter City Council Ward 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Anthony Gibson.
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The race · City Council Ward 1
- 01Derek GambleYou’re reading
- 02Anthony GibsonIncumbent
Background
- About
- Executive Director of the Clean Slate Reentry Program, which helps recently released inmates. He is also an adjunct instructor at Central Carolina Technical College.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. The Sumter Item · Jul 15, 2026
On the record: Derek Gamble
2 sourced01Public safety1 sourced position
In The Sumter Item's candidate questionnaire, named crime as a concern and said he would involve citizens more closely in patrols.
Crime, to involve citizens more closely in patrols.”
Own statementThe Sumter Item · Sep 26, 2026Link
02Litter1 sourced position
In The Sumter Item's candidate questionnaire, named litter as a concern and proposed boards to fight it.
Litter, establish boards to fight litter.”
Own statementThe Sumter Item · Sep 26, 2026Link
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