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2020 GENERAL ELECTION
NONPARTISAN OFFICE CANDIDATE FILING
Petition Candidate Filing:
Opens: Petition Packets are available now
Closes: Wednesday, July 15, 2020 @ 12 Noon
| 2020 Conservation Districts | |
|---|---|
| York County Soil and Water Conservation District - One Seat | Files by Petition |
Non-Partisan Candidate Filing:
Opens: Monday, August 3, 2020 @ 12 Noon
Closes: Monday, August 17, 2020 @ 12 Noon
| 2020 School Districts and Watershed Districts | |
|---|---|
| York School District No. 1 - Seats 1, 3, 5, At-Large | No Filing Fees |
| Clover School District No. 2 - Seats 3, 4, At-Large | No Filing Fees |
| Rock Hill School District No. 3 - Seats 1, 3, 5, At-Large | No Filing Fees |
| Fort Mill School District No. 4 - Three At-Large Seats | No Filing Fees |
| Fishing Creek Watershed Conservation District 13 - Three Seats | No Filing Fees |
| Tinker’s Creek Watershed Conservation District 33 - Three Seats | No Filing Fees |
What do I need to file?
The office type and jurisdiction determines what forms, filing fees, or supporting documents are required. Every candidate filing process will required completing an official form. scvotes.gov has more information on the different candidate filing methods.
| Filing Forms | |
|---|---|
| Statement of Intention of Candidacy Form - Nonpartisan (SIC) (PDF) | For use by candidates filing for nonpartisan office. |
| Petition Form (PDF) | For use by candidates filing a nominating petition. |
Statement of Economic Interests and Campaign Disclosure - These forms must be filed online. Forms, requirements, and filing instructions are available from the State Ethics Commission: http://ethics.sc.gov/.
Forms require Adobe Acrobat to view. Download Adobe Acrobat Reader for free.
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COVID-19 and Voting
It is highly recommend that voters wear a mask to protect themselves and for the safety of all voters and election workers while casting their ballots. Voters will be provided with a single, one-time-use cotton swab to make ballot choices on the Ballot Marking Devices.
Our election workers will be wearing face masks/shields and gloves, using sneeze guards & cleaning voting equipment and tables to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Staying Safe When Voting - What is Being Done to Protect Voters and Workers? (PDF)
ABSENTEE VOTING IN SOUTH CAROLINA
Absentee Voting begins 30 days prior and ends the day before all elections.
Absentee voting is allowed if you are unable to go to the polls for a number of reasons. Absentee Voting Qualifications can be found at scvotes.gov.
Requesting an Absentee Application
When requesting an Absentee Ballot Application, please have the following information ready:
- Voter’s Name
- Voter Registration Certificate Number or Date of Birth
- Home address and telephone number
- Absentee address of voter, if applicable
Requests for an Absentee Application can be submitted by several methods:
- Online Absentee Application Request from scvotes.gov
VOTERS MUST PRINT, SIGN, & RETURN THE APPLICATION WHEN USING THE ONLINE REQUEST
---> If you were unable to print your application, contact our office immediately. - Regular Mail, Email, Phone, Fax, or In-Person
RETURNING ABSENTEE BY MAIL BALLOTS
Absentee by Mail Ballots issued to Voters must be returned to this office by 7pm on Election Day.
Use our Dropbox to return your Absentee By Mail Ballot - Located near the rear entrance of the York County Government Center. Here is map to the Ballot Dropbox.
ABSENTEE VOTING METHODS
Voters may vote Absentee by two methods: By Mail or In-Person
Voting By MailThe Absentee Voting by Mail is a time-sensitive process, please make all efforts to return applications and/or ballots back to our office as soon as possible.
To vote absentee by mail, a voter will need to complete a 4-step mailing process:
- The voter, or an immediate family member, requests an application be mailed to the voter. The requester must also be a registered voter in York County and provide their voter registration number, address and relationship to voter.
- The voter is mailed an application to complete, sign and returned.
- 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 p.m. on the day of the election.
In-Person Absentee Voting is available until 5pm on the day before the Election.
- Visit the Registration and Elections Office
- Complete an Absentee Ballot Application
- Mark and Cast their Absentee Ballot
TOWN OF SHARON SPECIAL ELECTION
September 15, 2020
Office: Town Council Seat ( Vote For One )
Candidate Filing Opens: Friday July 3 2020 at noon
Candidate Filing Closes: Monday, July 13 2020 at Noon
Absentee Balloting Begins: Monday, August 17, 2020 - Mon. - Fri. 8am to 5pm
Absentee Ends: Monday, September 14, 2020 at 5pm
Election: Tuesday, September 15, 2020 - 7am to 7pm
PROVISIONAL BALLOT HEARING & RESULTS CERTIFICATION
Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 10:00 am
This hearing is open to the public
REQUIREMENTS TO CHALLENGE A BALLOT
Poll managers, any voter, and any qualified watcher may challenge the vote of a person who may be known or suspected not to be a qualified voter. A challenge may also be made if you have good reason to believe the person has already voted or has become disqualified for any cause. Challenges of ballots cast in person in the absentee precinct and at the polling place on election day must be made prior to the voter casting the ballot. No challenges can be made after that time. All challenges must be addressed to poll managers and not directly to voters. Challenges of absentee by mail ballots must be made prior to separating the ballot from absentee return envelope, which can begin as early as 9:00 a.m. on the day preceding the election. Challenges in the absentee precinct are very rare because the voter has the opportunity to make address changes or otherwise correct his voting record with election officials before casting an absentee ballot. If a challenged voter casts a provisional ballot, the challenger must appear or produce evidence at the provisional ballot hearing to sustain the challenge; otherwise, the ballot will be counted.
Location
York County Government Center
Board of Voter Registration and Elections of York County
Level 1, Suite 1201
6 South Congress St
York SC 29745
Fort Mill Area: (803) 909-7194
Fax: (803) 684-7801
elections@yorkcountygov.com