City of Rock Hill
- NOTICE -
Per Ordinance 2021-39 on June 14, 2021 of the Rock Hill City Council, the following is now in effect:
- Mayor - Candidate Filing and Election will be held at the scheduled time.
- City Council Wards 4, 5, 6 - Candidate Filing and Election have been postponed.
- City of Rock Hill Ordinance 2021-39
City of Rock Hill General Election
Election Date: Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Runoff Date: Tuesday, November 2, 2021 (if needed)
Voter Registration Deadlines for New Voters to York County, SC
** Pending action of the York City Council, the listed dates and times may be subject to change. **
| Election Date & Municipality | Voter Registration Deadlines |
|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2021 City of Rock Hill | Sept 17, 2021 by 5:00pm (In Person) Sept 19, 2021 @ 11:59pm (Online) Sept 20, 2021 (By Mail-in App) |
Offices & Candidates:
- Mayor - ( One Seat to Fill )
- John Gettys
- Ishmael Lowery
- William Bump Roddey
In-Person & By-Mail Absentee Voting:
- Absentee Voting will begin September 20th At 8:00 am.
- Ballots must be returned to this office by 7:00pm on October 19th.
Notices:
- CANDIDATE FILING CLOSED: FRIDAY, AUGUST 16, 2019 @ 5:00 PM
- PUBLIC TEST OF THE OPTICAL SCAN VOTING EQUIPMENT PUBLIC TEST COMPLETE
When: Friday, October 15, 2021 at 10:00 am
Where: Board of Voter Registration and Elections Office of York County
This test is open to the public. - PROVISIONAL BALLOT HEARING & RESULTS CERTIFICATION
When: Thursday, October 21, 2021, at 10:00 a.m.
Where: Board of Voter Registration and Elections Office of York County
This hearing is open to the public.
Election Day Precincts and Polling Locations
All polling locations below will be open from 7am to 7pm on Election Day.
| Precinct | Polling Location |
|---|---|
| 013 - Ebenezer | York Road Elementary School 2254 W Main St Rock Hill |
| 019 - Highland Park | Park Baptist Church 717 E Main St Rock Hill |
| 023 - Mt. Holly | Oakdale Elementary School 1129 Oakdale Rd Rock Hill |
| 024 - Newport | Newport Fire Department 5198 Hampton Ridge Rd Rock Hill |
| 026 - Northside | Northside Center 900 Annafrel St Rock Hill |
| 027 - Oakridge | Bethesda Fire Department 1705 Highway 324 Rock Hill |
| 028 - Ogden | Antioch United Methodist Church 930 W Rambo Rd Rock Hill |
| 029 - Oakwood | Aldersgate United Methodist Church 2115 Celanese Rd Rock Hill |
| 030 - Airport | Newkirk Baptist Church 175 Museum Rd Rock Hill |
| 031 - Rock Hill No. 2 | Rock Hill City Hall 155 Johnston St Rock Hill |
| 032 - Rock Hill No. 3 | Sunset Park SAS 1036 Ogden Rd Rock Hill |
| 033 - Rock Hill No. 4 | Boyd Hill Center 1165 Constitution Blvd Rock Hill |
| 034 - Rock Hill No. 5 | Grace Lutheran Church 426 Oakland Ave Rock Hill |
| 035 - Rock Hill No. 6 | Central Office of Rock Hill Schools 386 E Black St Rock Hill |
| 036 - Rock Hill No. 7 | Richmond Drive Elementary School 1162 Richmond Dr Rock Hill |
| 037 - Rock Hill No. 8 | Church of God of Prophecy 830 S Spruce St Rock Hill SC |
| 043 - India Hook | India Hook UMC 3300 Mount Gallant Rd Rock Hill |
| 044 - Edgewood | Hermon Presbyterian Church 107 Heckle Blvd Rock Hill |
| 045 - Fewell Park | Fewell Park Center 1204 Alexander Rd Rock Hill |
| 048 - Rosewood | Covenant Presbyterian Church 1830 Celanese Rd Rock Hill |
| 049 - Northwestern | Applied Technology Center 2399 W Main St Rock Hill |
| 051 - Ebinport | Ebinport Elementary School 2142 India Hook Rd Rock Hill |
| 052 - University | Sullivan Middle School 1825 Eden Ter Rock Hill |
| 056 - Anderson Road / 080 - Manchester | Rock Hill Operation Center 757 Anderson Rd S Rock Hill |
| 062 - Lakewood | Dutchman Creek Middle School 4757 Mount Gallant Rd Rock Hill |
| 063 - Laurel Creek | Laurel Creek Clubhouse 4017 Laurel Creek Dr Rock Hill |
| 071 - Harvest | Harvest Baptist Church 153 Miller Pond Rd Rock Hill |
| 072 - Old Pointe | Old Pointe Elementary School 380 Old Pointe School Rd Rock Hill |
| 073 - Tools Fork | Pineville AME Zion Church 4200 York Hwy Rock Hill |
| 075 - Fairgrounds | Boyd Hill Baptist Church - FLC 315 Glenn St Rock Hill |
| 077 - Friendship / 079 -Hopewell | Foundation AME Zion Church 1852 Neely Store Rd Rock Hill |
| 078 - Hollis Lakes | Ebenezer ARP Church 2132 Ebenezer Rd Rock Hill |
| 086 - Springdale | Harvest Ministries 1211 Anderson Rd S Rock Hill |
| 096 - Celanese | Faith Assembly of God 2800 Faith Blvd Rock Hill |
| 999 - Barrier Free | York County Government Building 6 S Congress St Ste 1201 York |
Municipal Information
Mayor & 6 City Council Wards - View City Council Map (PDF)
Want to File as a Candidate for the City of Rock Hill?
City of Rock Hill General Elections are held on the third Tuesday in October of odd numbered years.
Runoffs, if needed, will be held 14 days following the City of Rock Hill General Election.
Electoral Method: Majority (50% + 1) Runoffs are more likely.
Terms of Office: Mayor - 4 Years, Council - 4 Years Staggered
Official Website: https://www.cityofrockhill.com
| Office Rotations | |
|---|---|
| 2021 | Mayor & Council Wards 4, 5, 6 |
| 2023 | Council Wards 1, 2, 3 |
| 2025 | Mayor & Council Wards 4, 5, 6 |
| 2027 | Council Wards 1, 2, 3 |
Candidate Filing for the City of Rock Hill General Election
Election Date: Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Runoff Date: Tuesday, November 2, 2021 (if needed)
Offices:
Filing Closed: Friday, August 20, 2021 @ 5:00 pm
- Mayor - ( One Seat to Fill )
- John Gettys
- Ishmael Lowery
- William Bump Roddey
Filing Official and Location:
York County Government CenterBoard of Voter Registration and Elections Office for York County
6 South Congress Street, Suite 1201
York, SC 29745
Filing Opens: Wednesday, July 21, 2021 @ 8:00 am
Filing Closed: Friday, August 20, 2021 @ 5:00 pm
Filing Fees: $560.48 Filing Fee Updated
** Filing Fees must be paid at the time of filing via Check, Cashier’s Check, Money Order, or exact amount in cash. Credit cards are not accepted.**
Filing Forms:
- Download the Statement of Intention of Candidacy Form (PDF)
- City of Rock Hill Candidacy Pledge (PDF)
- State Ethics Reporting Requirements
Filing Details:
- Any citizen desiring to file for office must be a qualified elector (registered voter), resident of the City of Rock Hill.
- Any citizen desiring to file for office must be a qualified elector (registered voter), resident of the City of Rock Hill, and Ward.
- Anyone interested in filing for office must do so in person at the York County Registration and Elections Office located in the York County Government Center at 6 South Congress Street in York.
- Candidates are required to complete a Statement of Candidacy and a Statement of Economic Interest in order to complete the filing process.
Filing Has Ended - Friday, August 16, 2019 @ 5:00 pm
| Office | Candidate Name |
| City Council Ward, 01 | Candidate Name |
| City Council Ward, 02 | Candidate Name |
| City Council Ward, 03 | Candidate Name |