James "Jim" Whitacre

About this race

Your county's legislative and governing board. Sets the county budget and property-tax rate, makes zoning and growth decisions, and funds roads, parks, emergency services and other county services.

3 candidates ran for Berkeley County Commission in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

About James "Jim" Whitacre

Berkeley County Commissioner. Berkeley County Commission member representing the Shenandoah District, with his current term running through December 31, 2026.

Summarized in our words from source 1, source 2, checked October 2026. Not an endorsement.

Where they stand

We place candidates only from a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors) or from enough of their own statements on policy, and we haven't found either for James "Jim" Whitacre that we can reliably source yet.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for James "Jim" Whitacre yet.

Compare everyone in this race · How placements work

More about James "Jim" Whitacre

Ballotpedia

Are you James "Jim" Whitacre?

Share this page with your supporters. Every candidate in this race gets the same page and the same treatment. If something here is wrong or missing, tell us with a source and we'll fix it.

ShareReport a problem

Also running

• Eddie Gochenour · Republican
• Z Lansdowne · Democrat

Compare everyone in this race →

Next elections here

• 2028 presidential election · Who has filed so far, from FEC filings

Quick answers

What party is James "Jim" Whitacre?

James "Jim" Whitacre is running as a Republican.

Is James "Jim" Whitacre the incumbent?

Yes. James "Jim" Whitacre currently holds this office.

What does the Berkeley County Commission seat do?

Your county's legislative and governing board. Sets the county budget and property-tax rate, makes zoning and growth decisions, and funds roads, parks, emergency services and other county services.

Who is James "Jim" Whitacre running against?

Eddie Gochenour and Z Lansdowne, for Berkeley County Commission.

Should I vote for James "Jim" Whitacre?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare James "Jim" Whitacre's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.