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Closed - Monday, Nov. 14, 2022
In honor of Veteran's Day, the Board of Voter Registration and Elections Office is closed.
NOTICE OF REGULAR BOARD MEETING - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2022
The Board of Voter Registration and Elections will hold a regular meeting Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at 5:30 pm.
Agenda for the Regular Board Meeting (OCT 2022)of York County, SC
Location
York County Government Center
Level 1, Suite 1201
6 South Congress St
York SC 29745
Fax: (803) 684-7801
[email protected]
2023 Municipal General Elections
In order to vote in an upcoming election, residents must register to vote 30 days prior to any election. Polling Locations and Precincts are open from 7:00am until 7:00pm on Election Dates.
Voter Registration Deadlines for New Voters for York County, SC
** Pending action of the York City Council, the listed dates and times may be subject to change. **
Election Date & Municipality | Registration Deadlines |
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Oct 17, 2023 Rock Hill | Sept 15, 2023 by 5:00pm (In Person) Sept 17, 2023 @ 11:59pm (Online) Sept 18, 2023 (By Mail-in App) |
Nov 7, 2023 Clover, Fort Mill, Hickory Grove, McConnells, Sharon, Smryna, Tega Cay, York | Oct 6, 2021 by 5:00pm (In Person) Oct 8, 2021 @ 11:59pm (Online) Oct 9, 2021 (By Mail-in App) |
2023 Schedule of Elections
Election & Offices On Ballot | Election Date |
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City of Rock Hill Council Wards 1, 2, 3 | Oct 17, 2023 Oct 31, 2023 (Run-Off, if needed) |
City of Tega Cay 2 City Council Seats | Nov 7, 2023 |
City of York Mayor, Council Wards 2, 3, 4 | Nov 7, 2023 |
Town of Clover Mayor, 3 Town Council Seats | Nov 7, 2023 |
Town of Fort Mill Mayor, Council Ward Seats 2, 4, & At-Large | Nov 7, 2023 Nov 21, 2023 (Run-Off, if needed) |
Town of Hickory Grove Mayor, 4 Town Council Seats | Nov 7, 2023 |
Town of McConnells Mayor, 4 Town Council Seats | Nov 7, 2023 |
Town of Sharon Mayor, 4 Town Council Seats | Nov 7, 2023 |
Town of Smryna Mayor, 4 Town Council Seats | Nov 7, 2023 |
Early Voting Now in Effect in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, SC (May 13, 2022) – Governor McMaster, on Friday, May 13, 2022, signed into law legislation passed by the General Assembly that establishes early voting in South Carolina. Any voter can visit an early-voting location in their county and vote like they would at their polling place on Election Day.
SC Voters have three methods of voting in any election:
- Absentee ( BY- MAIL ONLY ) - Last day to request an absentee by mail ballot is 5pm on the 11th day before the election.
- Early Voting - Begins two weeks prior to Election Day at Early Voting Locations
- Election Day - From 7am to 7pm at your registered polling location.
SC Notary Public
To become a SC Notary Public, you will need yourVoter Registration Number:
- Check Your Voter Registration from SCVOTES.GOV.
- The Certificate Number is your Voter Registration Number.
- Additionally, your name and address on your Voter Registration must match your Notary Application.
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.