Planning the right way
Joe will put infrastructure first so current residents aren't saddled with higher costs and more problems. Growth provides opportunity, but unmanaged growth hurts our quality of life.
Early voting
October 19–31, 2026
8:30 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Saturday. Any center in the county.
Election Day
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Polls open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM at your assigned precinct.
For Dorchester County
How to do it the right way
Joe believes in doing things the right way, for the right reasons.
Running government the right way
Residents deserve respect, transparency, and a seat at the table. Joe has earned a reputation for fairness, integrity, and doing what he says he'll do.
Listening the right way
Residents should be involved as decisions are made—not just afterwards. Joe will proactively engage District 2 and value everyone's opinion, regardless of where they stand.
Serving Dorchester County
Meet Joe Debney
Republican Joe Debney is CEO of the Summerville Family YMCA and the former Elections Director for Dorchester and Charleston counties. His career is built on fairness, integrity, and doing things the right way.
He's ready to bring that same servant's mindset to Dorchester County Council to represent District 2.
A Charleston Southern graduate, Joe and Jana raised their three children in Quail Arbor V.
- CEO, Summerville Family YMCA
- Former Elections Director, Dorchester and Charleston Counties
- Dorchester County Parks and Recreation Commission
- Town of Summerville Bike and Pedestrian Committee
- Board of Directors, REV Federal Credit Union
- Worship leader, Grace Christian Fellowship
Make your plan to vote
How to vote
Early voting
October 19–31, 2026
8:30 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Saturday. Closed Sunday, October 25. No excuse is needed, and you may use any early voting center in Dorchester County. Bring a photo ID.
Election Day
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Polls are open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. On Election Day you must vote at your assigned precinct. Bring a photo ID.
Marcia O'Brien Conference Center
200 Stadium Circle, Summerville
Miles Road Baptist Church, Bldg. C
816 Miles Road, Summerville
Wescott Park
9006 Dorchester Road, North Charleston
St. George Middle School
600 Minus Street, St. George
Check your registration, your precinct, and your sample ballot at scvotes.gov.
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Request a yard sign, volunteer, or stay informed. Help Joe represent District 2 the right way.