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05/31/2026

Beaufort County is not just Hilton Head. It is not just Sun City. It is not just Bluffton.

It is St. Helena Island. It is Burton. It is Yemassee. It is every road and every family in this county.

I have worked every one of those roads for nearly 40 years. I know the communities that have been underserved. I know the families who have been calling for help and waiting too long.

When I am Sheriff — that ends.

Every community gets the same response time. The same investigators. The same commitment. No exceptions. No second-tier communities. Not on my watch.

🗳️ Vote JoJo Woodward for Sheriff
Republican Primary — June 9, 2026
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05/28/2026

05/26/2026

Sheriff Tanner, thank you. 28 years of service to Beaufort County deserves respect and you have mine.

But I have to be honest with this county. Because that is exactly what this race is about.

Sheriff Tanner is endorsing his chosen successor. A man he promoted. A man who held his first and only command rank — Lieutenant — for ten days before filing to run for Sheriff of a 300-person, $34 million department responsible for 923 square miles of land, water, and coastline.

Ten days.

I am not questioning Doug Seifert’s character. I am questioning whether ten days in a command role — after 20 years — prepares anyone to lead one of the most complex law enforcement agencies in South Carolina on Day One.

Now look at what Sheriff Tanner is asking Beaufort County to build upon.

30% of crimes cleared in 2024. Seven out of ten went unsolved.
14 murders in 2024 — a record high in this department’s history.
Drug clearance collapsed from 98% in 2018 to 74.8% in 2025. Seven straight years of decline.
45 homicides unsolved since 2012. 45 families without answers.

These are not my numbers. These are the department’s own numbers — submitted to the state and federal government.

I spent 35 years earning the experience to fix this. Road patrol. Narcotics. DEA Task Force. Multi-agency Drug Task Force Commander. Co-Chair of the Lowcountry Human Trafficking Task Force. Captain and Commander of the Southern Enforcement Branch — 60 personnel, $3.2 million budget, all of Hilton Head Island. Today at Jasper County, drug clearance went from 33.8% to 91.3% in two years under my command.

I did not get a promotion to earn those credentials. I earned them one rank at a time, in this community, over 35 years.

And I am not the only one who sees it.

Here is who is standing with this campaign:

★ Sheriff Chris Malphrus — Jasper County Sheriff, 2nd Term. My boss. He sees my work every single day.
★ Col. Bill Neill (Ret.) — Retired Colonel, BCSO • Former Director, SC Criminal Justice Academy
★ Randy Blackmon — Retired Sheriff of Jasper County
★ Kyle Blackmon — Retired Captain, BCSO
★ Capt. Ryan Neill (Ret.) — SLED Low Country Region Commander • 32 Years in Law Enforcement
★ Mayor Larry Toomer — Mayor, Town of Bluffton
★ Rep. Bill Herbkersman — SC House of Representatives, District 118
★ Lisa Sulka — Former Mayor, Town of Bluffton
★ Julian Walls — Retired Major, BCSO • 35 Years Alongside JoJo
★ Dan Mahoney — Senior Deputy U.S. Marshal (Ret.)

Plus 17 additional BCSO endorsements — every rank from Deputy to Colonel represented. Four elected and former public officials. More than 50 law enforcement professionals in total.

These are people who have worked alongside me, supervised me, and been supervised by me. They know what I am capable of. They know what this department needs. And they chose to put their names behind this campaign.

Sheriff Tanner built something. I will honor what works. But I will not pretend the numbers don’t say what they say. Beaufort County deserves a Sheriff who has been tested at every level of this job — not one who was handed a title ten days before asking for yours.

The time for change is now. June 9.

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05/16/2026

🔴 ENDORSEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT 🔴
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We are proud to announce the endorsement of JoJo Woodward for Beaufort County Sheriff by Bradley Johnson, local business owner in Bluffton, SC.

Bradley’s endorsement is grounded in something simple and powerful — trust. He knows JoJo’s decisions come from the right place, and that’s enough.

In his own words:

⭐️ "I am proud to endorse JoJo because whether or not we see an issue the same way, I never doubt that his motivation is to make a safer place for my family and his."

JoJo Woodward has served the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office for 35 years. He is a native of this community. He knows this department. He is ready on Day One.

🗳️ Vote JoJo Woodward for Beaufort County Sheriff
Republican Primary — June 9, 2026
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05/16/2026

🔴 ENDORSEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT 🔴
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We are proud to announce the endorsement of JoJo Woodward for Beaufort County Sheriff by Jeffrey Hartberger, Retired Battalion Chief of Hilton Head Island Fire Rescue.

Jeff and JoJo have had parallel careers in public safety since 1984 — Fire Rescue for Jeff, Law Enforcement for JoJo. They have worked side by side at emergencies, natural disasters, and planning events for over 40 years. Jeff has seen JoJo's leadership tested under pressure and knows exactly what he brings to this county.

In his own words:

⭐️ "I have known and worked alongside JoJo since 1984. I know his dedication, leadership, knowledge, and empathy firsthand. I believe he would be a fantastic Sheriff of Beaufort County."

JoJo Woodward has served the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office for 35 years. He is a native of this community. He knows this department. He is ready on Day One.

🗳️ Vote JoJo Woodward for Beaufort County Sheriff
Republican Primary — June 9, 2026
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05/16/2026

This past Tuesday, JoJo Woodward spoke to the Lady’s Island Business Professionals Association with about 20 members in attendance. Both candidates for Sheriff were present and answered questions about their qualifications and vision for Beaufort County.

Paramount to JoJo: improving crime fighting, managing traffic, building teamwork, rebuilding relationships, and improving the lifestyle of the Lowcountry and its heroic peacekeepers.

Here is what happened.

🔹 On the Proposed $125M Law Enforcement Center in Okatie:

In short — yes. In long — there is a genuine long-term need for a new centralized location, but there are far bigger priorities that must be addressed with $125 million in local government funding. Beaufort County’s public safety needs cannot wait on a building.

🔹 On Deputy Housing and the Residency Question:

An attendee made the claim that the South Carolina Constitution requires deputies to reside in the county they serve — stating that of the 46 counties in South Carolina, only Beaufort actually obeys this “law,” and that other Sheriffs across the state are ignoring it.

JoJo’s opponent agreed with the attendee.

JoJo did not — because it is not accurate.

SC Statute 23-1-150 specifically removed any residency requirement for Deputy Sheriffs, county officers, and employees of elected Sheriffs. SC Statute 23-11-110 only requires that the elected Sheriff live within their respective county. JoJo knew the law. His opponent agreed with a claim that is factually wrong.

JoJo committed to researching every option available to help deputies live better, afford their lives, and be happy in their careers. He pointed out that for decades, the Town of Hilton Head has offered housing stipends of several hundred dollars to help young officers afford living and working on the island. JoJo promised to initiate similar research and programs to help deputies make ends meet — whether they live in or just outside Beaufort County.

🔹 On the “Good Ole Boy System”:

An association member raised what many in Beaufort County already know — that public sentiment about the “Good Ole Boy System” affects citizens and their relationships with law enforcement. They asked both candidates what they would do to address it.

JoJo’s opponent denied it exists. His exact response: “I have not seen that.” He had no answer beyond the denial.

JoJo acknowledged it directly. He recognized the appearance of favoritism, complacency, and enduring tenure that has built up over time. He vowed to correct the top-heavy hierarchy and return manpower and budget focus where it belongs — delivering crime fighting to the citizens of Beaufort County and putting more boots on the ground.

One candidate acknowledged a real problem and offered a real solution.
The other pretended it doesn’t exist.

Voters can decide what that tells them about who is ready to lead.

JoJo welcomes any public, private, professional, or civic group to be part of the discussion — and part of the solution.

Thank you to Lady's Island Business And Professional Association for having me!

🗳️ Vote JoJo Woodward for Beaufort County Sheriff
Republican Primary — June 9, 2026
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05/16/2026

🔴 ENDORSEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT 🔴
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We are proud to announce the endorsement of JoJo Woodward for Beaufort County Sheriff by Ryan Neill — Retired Captain, SC Law Enforcement Division (SLED), Low Country Region, and FBI National Academy Graduate.

This is not a routine endorsement. Ryan Neill spent 32 years at SLED, the last eleven as Captain over a 12-county Low Country Region that included Beaufort County. Under his command: 250+ homicide cases with a 72% arrest clearance rate. Over $52 million in financial theft recovered with a 100% conviction rate. He supervised some of the most complex and high-profile criminal cases in South Carolina history.

He served 11 years as Incident Commander for SLED’s Emergency Operations Plan — hurricanes, terrorism, and active shooter events. He graduated from the FBI National Academy, Session 275.

Ryan Neill knows what elite law enforcement leadership looks like. He has known JoJo Woodward since 1995.

In his own words:

⭐️ "I have known JoJo since 1995. He always put his commitment to Beaufort County above all else — sacrificing time with his family, helping victims, and assisting agencies statewide. He never cared about the hours he worked or the assignment he was given. He has always treated people with respect — victim or suspect. He is a man of integrity and accountability. I have zero doubt JoJo will be a great Sheriff. The time for change is now. It is with great honor that I endorse JoJo Woodward to be the next Sheriff of Beaufort County."

JoJo Woodward has spent 35 years in law enforcement serving the Lowcountry. He is a native of this community. He knows this department. He is ready on Day One.

🗳️ Vote JoJo Woodward for Beaufort County Sheriff
Republican Primary — June 9, 2026
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05/16/2026

🔴 ENDORSEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT 🔴
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We are proud to announce the endorsement of JoJo Woodward for Beaufort County Sheriff by Tom Vido, Retired Lieutenant of the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office.

Tom served at BCSO and saw firsthand JoJo’s dedication to the Lowcountry and its citizens. He knows the department. He knows what it needs. And he knows JoJo Woodward is the leader to get it done.

In his own words:

⭐️ "Beaufort County crime is out of control and we need a new leader to obtain results. JoJo truly cares about the Lowcountry and the citizens he serves. I am honored to endorse JoJo Woodward for Sheriff of Beaufort County."

JoJo Woodward has served the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office for 35 years. He is a native of this community. He knows this department. He is ready on Day One.

🗳️ Vote JoJo Woodward for Beaufort County Sheriff
Republican Primary — June 9, 2026
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05/16/2026

🔴 ENDORSEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT 🔴
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We are proud to announce the endorsement of JoJo Woodward for Beaufort County Sheriff by Wayne Foskey — Retired Criminal Investigator, Beaufort County Sheriff's Office, and Former Chief of Police, City of Hardeeville.

This is not a routine endorsement. Wayne Foskey served 32 years in law enforcement — retiring as a Criminal Investigator with the very department JoJo is running to lead. He then went on to serve as Chief of Police for the City of Hardeeville. He has seen this community from every angle of law enforcement leadership.

Wayne Foskey has worked alongside JoJo Woodward since the beginning of JoJo's career — through the drug task force, criminal investigations, and community policing. He has watched JoJo grow into one of the most experienced, level-headed, and principled officers in the Lowcountry.

Wayne Foskey knows what integrity in a Sheriff's Office looks like. He has known JoJo Woodward for decades.

In his own words:

⭐️ "He has always been a man of high integrity and truly cares about the citizens he serves. He is one of the most level headed and personable officers I have had the pleasure of working with. His vast experience in different areas of law enforcement, including the drug task force, ensures he knows what the problems are and how to address them in Beaufort County. Jo Jo will be a sheriff of all Beaufort County citizens and I am sure he will have an open door policy making himself available to any citizen who has a concern. He knows the issues that need to be addressed and has plans in place to resolve them. Jo Jo will make a great Sheriff and a tremendous asset to the citizens of Beaufort County."

JoJo Woodward has spent 35 years in law enforcement serving the Lowcountry. He is a native of this community. He knows this department. He is ready on Day One.

🗳️ Vote JoJo Woodward for Beaufort County Sheriff
Republican Primary — June 9, 2026
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