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Partisan Offices on the Ballot
Office | Filing Location |
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| S.C. State Election Commission |
| S.C. State Election Commission or Board of VRE Office in the candidate’s County of residence |
| Board of VRE Office of York County |
* Additional filing requirements/forms |
Filing fees must be paid at the time of filing via Check, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order. Checks are made payable to the S.C. Republican Party or S.C. Democratic Party.
** Cash or electronic payment methods will NOT be accepted. **
Filing fees are paid by candidates seeking the nomination of a party that nominates by primary. The fees are paid at the time the candidate files for office. The filing fee for each office is one percent of the total salary for the term of that office or one hundred dollars, whichever amount is greater. Filing fees are determined using the base salary for the office in January of each election year. Filing fees are designated by law to offset state costs associated with the conduct of party primaries. See S.C. Code Section 7-13-40.
Candidates filing with parties that nominate by convention and candidates filing by petition do not pay a filing fee.
When do I file?
(A) In order to qualify as a candidate to run in the General Election, all candidates seeking nomination by political party primary or political party convention must file a statement of intention of candidacy and party pledge and submit any filing fees between noon on March sixteenth and noon on March thirtieth. See S.C. Code Section 7-11-15.
The exact days for candidate filing will be posted here and on scvotes.gov once determined by the State Election Commission.
- Non-Partisan Offices
Candidate Filing: August 2024 - Soil and Water District Commission ( 1 Seat )
- York School District Trustee Seats 1, 3, 5, At-Large
- Clover School District Trustee Seats 3, 4, At-Large
- Rock Hill School District Trustee Seats 1, 3, 5, At-Large
- Fort Mill School District Trustees ( 3 Seats )
- Fishing Creek Watershed ( 3 Seats )
- Tinker's Creek Watershed ( 3 Seats )
- Amendments & Local Questions
Where do I file?
Anyone interested in filing for office within York County must do so in person at the
Board of Voter Registrations and Elections Office of York County located at:
York County Government Center
6 South Congress Street
York, S.C. 29745Directions
Candidates for Multi-County Offices, such as: Solicitor, some State House and Senate Districts, and Watershed Commissioners may need to file with the State Election Commission located at:
Columbia, SC 29201Directions
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 require completing an official filing form. Scvotes.gov has more information on the different candidate filing methods.
Filing Forms | |
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Statement of Intention of Candidacy/Party Pledge Form (SICPP) (PDF) | For use by candidates who are seeking a political party’s nomination to run in a general or special election. |
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. |
Filing Affidavit for Sheriff (PDF) | For use by candidates for sheriff. See S.C. Code of Laws Section 23-11-110. |
Filing Affidavit for Coroner (PDF) | For use by candidates for coroner. See S.C. Code of Laws Section 17-5-130. |
Candidate Qualifications
Candidate Qualifications at SCvotes.org
No person may be popularly elected to and serve in any office in the State unless he is registered to vote in the geographical area represented by the office (S.C. Constitution, Article VI, Section 1).
A person convicted of a felony or an offense against the election laws is not qualified to file for or hold office, unless it has been fifteen years since the completion of the sentence for the crime or unless the person has been pardoned (S.C. Constitution, Article VI, Section 1).
Candidate’s qualifications for all offices, are determined at the time of the election and not at the time of filing or nomination. However, candidates for Senate and House must be a resident of the district at the time of filing.
Some individuals may be restricted from running for public office by the federal Hatch Act. The Act applies to federal employees and others receiving federal funds and restricts their participation in campaigns for partisan offices. For detailed information regarding the Hatch Act, visit the website of the U.S. Office of Special Counsel.
Filing Location
York County Government Center
6 South Congress St., Level 1, Suite 1201
York SC 29745
Directions
Phone: (803) 684-1242 or (803) 909-7194
Fax: (803) 684-7801
Email: [email protected]
Resources
- Candidate Tracking (SCVotes.gov)
- Candidate Filing Forms (SCVotes.gov)
- Code-of-Conduct Handout (PDF)
- Order Voter Lists (SCVotes.gov)
- S.C. Code of Laws - Elections
- Municipal Codes (Municode.com)
- S.C. Ethics Commission
- Campaign Finance & Ethics
- Download Municipal Maps
NOTICE: Please wait to sign filing forms in front of an election official or have the form notarized.
Filing fees (if required) are made payable to the York County Treasurer’s Office. Check, Cashier’s checks and money orders are acceptable. Cash or electronic payment methods will NOT be accepted.
Campaign Finance & Ethics
All candidates are required by law to file various campaign finance reports by specific deadlines. All candidates must electronically file a Statement of Economic Interest (SEI) form and may also be required to file Campaign Disclosure reports. Visit the State Ethics Commission website for more information.
City Council Wards 1, 2, 3
Filing Fee:
$356.89
Filing Period:
Opens: Wednesday, July 19, 2023 @ 8:00 am
Closes: Friday, August 18, 2023 @ 5:00 pm
Days & Times: Mon - Fri, 8am - 5pm
Forms & Resources
- Candidate Qualifications
- Statement of Intention of Candidacy Form (PDF)
- Rock Hill Candidate Certification Form
- Code-of-Conduct Handout (PDF)
Filing Fees Updated 7/26/2023
Mayor, 3 Town Council Seats
Filing Fee:
Mayor: $127.50
Council: $90.00
Filing Period:
Opens: Wednesday, August 9, 2023 @ 8:00 am
Closes: Friday, September 8, 2023 @ 5:00 pm
Days & Times: Mon - Fri, 8am - 5pm
Forms & Resources
- Candidate Qualifications: Must be a qualified elector (registered voter) and a resident of the Town.
- Statement of Intention of Candidacy Form (PDF)
- Code-of-Conduct Handout (PDF)
- Code-of-Conduct Handout (PDF)
Mayor, Town Council Ward 2, 4, At-Large
Filing Fee:
$100.00
Filing Period:
Opens: Wednesday, August 9, 2023 @ 8:00 am
Closes: Friday, September 8, 2023 @ 5:00 pm
Days & Times: Mon - Fri, 8am - 5pm
Forms & Resources
- Candidate Qualifications: Must be a qualified elector (registered voter) and a resident of the Ward and Town
60 days prior to the Election. - Statement of Intention of Candidacy Form (PDF)
- Code-of-Conduct Handout (PDF)
Mayor, 4 Town Council Seats
Filing Fee:
None
Filing Period:
Opens: Wednesday, August 9, 2023 @ 8:00 am
Closes: Friday, September 8, 2023 @ 5:00 pm
Days & Times: Mon - Fri, 8am - 5pm
Forms & Resources
- Candidate Qualifications: Must be a qualified elector (registered voter) and a resident of the Town.
- Statement of Intention of Candidacy Form (PDF)
- Code-of-Conduct Handout (PDF)
Mayor, 4 Town Council Seats
Filing Fee:
None
Filing Period:
Opens: Wednesday, August 9, 2023 @ 8:00 am
Closes: Friday, September 8, 2023 @ 5:00 pm
Days & Times: Mon - Fri, 8am - 5pm
Forms & Resources
- Candidate Qualifications: Must be a qualified elector (registered voter) and a resident of the Town.
- Statement of Intention of Candidacy Form (PDF)
- Code-of-Conduct Handout (PDF)
Mayor, 4 Town Council Seats
Filing Fee:
None
Filing Period:
Opens: Wednesday, August 9, 2023 @ 8:00 am
Closes: Friday, September 8, 2023 @ 5:00 pm
Days & Times: Mon - Fri, 8am - 5pm
Forms & Resources
- Candidate Qualifications: Must be a qualified elector (registered voter) and a resident of the Town.
- Statement of Intention of Candidacy Form (PDF)
- Local Ordinance 0001-5-1 of 6/19/2023 in effect. (PDF)
- Code-of-Conduct Handout (PDF)
Mayor, 4 Town Council Seats
Filing Fee:
None
Filing Period:
Opens: Wednesday, August 9, 2023 @ 8:00 am
Closes: Friday, September 8, 2023 @ 5:00 pm
Days & Times: Mon - Fri, 8am - 5pm
Forms & Resources
- Candidate Qualifications: Must be a qualified elector (registered voter) and a resident of the Town.
- Statement of Intention of Candidacy Form (PDF)
- Code-of-Conduct Handout (PDF)
City Council 2 Seats
Filing Fee:
$100.00
Filing Period:
Opens: Wednesday, August 9, 2023 @ 8:00 am
Closes: Friday, September 8, 2023 @ 5:00 pm
Days & Times: Mon - Fri, 8am - 5pm
Forms & Resources
- Candidate Qualifications: Must be a qualified elector (registered voter) and a resident of the City.
- Statement of Intention of Candidacy Form (PDF)
- Code-of-Conduct Handout (PDF)
Mayor, City Council District 2, 3, 4
Filing Fee:
Mayor: $100.00
Council: $50.00
Filing Period:
Opens: Wednesday, August 9, 2023 @ 8:00 am
Closes: Friday, September 8, 2023 @ 5:00 pm
Days & Times: Mon - Fri, 8am - 5pm
Forms & Resources
- Candidate Qualifications: Must be a qualified elector (registered voter) and a resident of District and the City.
- Statement of Intention of Candidacy Form (PDF)
- Code-of-Conduct Handout (PDF)
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Voter Registration & Elections
Physical Address
6 S Congress Street
York, SC 29745
Mailing Address
6 S Congress Street
York, SC 29745
Phone: 803-684-1242Fax: 803-684-7801