2008 Election Calendar

Am I a Registered Voter?

You may check your voter registration status online or call the York County Registration and Elections Office at (803) 684-1242.

How can I register to vote?

You may register in person at the Registration and Elections Office or download a mail-in application On-Line at SC State Election Commissions web site. Additionally, you may pick up a mail-in registration form at any public library in York County, complete the information and mail it to your county of residence in South Carolina. Click here for the location of a York County library nearest you.

You may also register at the Department of Motor Vehicles when you renew or get a new drivers license. Other service agencies where you can register include; the Department of Social Services, Department of Mental Health, Department of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services, Department of Disabilities, and Special Needs, Commission for the Blind, S. C. Protection and Advocacy for the Handicapped and Military Recruitment Offices.

Where do I go to vote?

You may check your voting precinct and location by visiting voter registration online and obtain directions from that site. If you know your voting precinct, you may click on voting locations to find a complete listing of precincts and street addresses.

What time are the polls open?

The polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. for all elections. As long as you are in line by 7:00, you are eligible to vote.

How do I vote absentee?

You may be eligible to vote using an absentee ballot. Absentee voting is allowed if you are unable to go to the polls for a number of reasons. A complete list of qualifications can be found at the SC Election Commission web site. Absentee voting can be accomplished totally by mail, if the voter allows enough time.

Four mailings are necessary as follows:

The voter, or an immediate family member, requests an application be mailed to the voter.
The voter is mailed an application to complete, sign and return.
The ballot is mailed only after the Registration and Elections Office has received the completed application.
The voter mails the ballot back to the Registration and Elections Office so it is received no later than 7:00 pm on the day of the election

Prior to calling the Registration and Elections office to request an absentee ballot, gather the following information. Having this information at your fingertips will reduce the time necessary for our staff to process your request.

Voters Name
Voter Registration Certificate Number or Social Security Number
Home Address and Telephone Number
Absentee Address of voter, if applicable

The requestor must also be a registered voter in South Carolina and provide their voter registration number, address and relationship to voter.

Who are my elected representatives?

Your representatives are based upon where you live in the county. Most elected officials represent voters in a particular area or voting district; therefore, please be sure your address is always current. You may find your voting districts by viewing your voter registration online status. After you secure your voting district codes, you may find your particular representatives by clicking on Elected Representatives.