Incumbent Gibson wins reelection to Sumter City Council District 1 seat

Incumbent Anthony Gibson won the Sumter City Council District 1 seat by absolute majority, receiving 593 votes, or 60.33%, defeating Derek Gamble, who received 381 votes, or 38.76%, according to unofficial results. 

Gibson spoke with The Item about his victory, expressing his gratitude to voters for their support. 

“I thank God for my campaign team and the people who supported me for the last four years and another four years. I thank you so much for believing in me and for trusting me with this opportunity,” Gibson told The Item. “I’m striving to do everything I can to make sure they’re proud of me.” 

With another term to serve on city council, Gibson said he is looking forward to finishing what he and the city have started, namely projects around Morris College and along the Broad Street corridor. 

Results are unofficial until certified on Friday, Nov. 6.