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 - Election was held on October 19, 2021
- City Council Wards 4, 5, 6 - Election will be held on February 8, 2022.
- City of Rock Hill Ordinance 2021-39
City of Rock Hill General Election
City Council Wards 4, 5, and 6
Election Date: February 8, 2022
Runoff Date: February 22, 2022 (if needed)
Absentee Voting Available Now!
- In-Person - Mon-Fri 8am to 5pm at the York County Government Center
- By-Mail - Contact our office via email or call 803.684.1242
- More about Absentee Voting
Voter Registration Deadlines for New Voters
- January 7, 2022 by 5:00pm (In Person)
- January 9, 2022 @ 11:59pm (Online via SCVotes.gov)
- January 10, 2022 (By Mail-in App)
| Absentee Voting Information: | |
|---|---|
Get Sample Ballots Need to Vote Before Election Day? Request an Absentee Ballot Application | Absentee Time-frame ( In-Person or By-Mail ): January 10, 2022 until February 7, 2022 @ 5:00pm Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm Last Day to Request a By-Mail Ballot: Friday, February, 4th Last Day to Vote Absentee In-Person: Monday, February, 7th until 5pm |
Offices & Candidates
Candidates on the ballot. Write-ins Allowed.
- CITY COUNCIL WARD 4
- CITY COUNCIL WARD 5
- CITY COUNCIL WARD 6
Candidate Filing for City Council Wards 4, 5, & 6
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, November 10, 2021 @ 8:00 am
Filing Closed: Friday, December 10, 2021 @ 5:00 pm
Filing Fees: $356.89
INFO
Filing Fees must be paid at the time of filing via Check, Cashier’s Check, or Money Order.
Filing Forms:
- Download the Statement of Intention of Candidacy Form (PDF)
Do not sign form until ready to file. - City of Rock Hill Candidacy Pledge (PDF)
- State Ethics Reporting Requirements
- View the Approved City of Rock Hill - City Council Ward Map (PDF)
Filing Details:
- Any citizen desiring to file for office must be a qualified elector (registered voter), resident of the City of Rock Hill and Ward for 30 days prior to election day.
- 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.
These Precincts and Polling Locations will be open on Election Day from 7am to 7pm.
| Precinct | Polling Location |
|---|---|
| 13 - Ebenezer | York Road Elementary School 2254 W Main St Rock Hill |
| 19 - Highland Park | Park Baptist Church 717 E Main St Rock Hill |
| 23 - Mt. Holly | Oakdale Elementary School 1129 Oakdale Rd Rock Hill |
| 24 - Newport | Newport Fire Department 5198 Hampton Ridge Rd Rock Hill |
| 26 - Northside | Northside Center 900 Annafrel St Rock Hill |
| 28 - Ogden | Antioch United Methodist Church 930 W Rambo Rd Rock Hill |
| 30 - Airport | Newkirk Baptist Church 175 Museum Rd Rock Hill |
| 31 - Rock Hill No. 2 | Rock Hill City Hall 155 Johnston St Rock Hill |
| 33 - Rock Hill No. 4 | Boyd Hill Center 1165 Constitution Blvd Rock Hill |
| 34 - Rock Hill No. 5 | Grace Lutheran Church 426 Oakland Ave Rock Hill |
| 35 - Rock Hill No. 6 | Central Office of Rock Hill Schools 386 E Black St Rock Hill |
| 37 - Rock Hill No. 8 | Church of God of Prophecy 830 S Spruce St Rock Hill SC |
| 44 - Edgewood | Hermon Presbyterian Church 107 Heckle Blvd Rock Hill |
| 45 - Fewell Park | Fewell Park Center 1204 Alexander Rd Rock Hill |
| 48 - Rosewood | Covenant Presbyterian Church 1830 Celanese Rd Rock Hill |
| 49 - Northwestern | Applied Technology Center - Building C 2399 W Main St Rock Hill |
| 51 - Ebinport | Ebinport Elementary School 2142 India Hook Rd Rock Hill |
| 52 - University | Sullivan Middle School 1825 Eden Ter Rock Hill |
| 62 - Lakewood | Newkirk Baptist Church 175 Museum Rd Rock Hill |
| 63 - Laurel Creek | Laurel Creek Clubhouse 4017 Laurel Creek Dr Rock Hill |
| 71 - Harvest | Harvest Baptist Church 153 Miller Pond Rd Rock Hill |
| 72 - Old Pointe | Old Pointe Elementary School 380 Old Pointe School Rd Rock Hill |
| 73 - Tools Fork | Pineville AME Zion Church 4200 York Hwy Rock Hill |
| 75 - Fairgrounds | Boyd Hill Center 1165 Constitution Blvd Rock Hill |
| 78 - Hollis Lakes | The Body 2115 Ebenezer Rd, Rock Hill SC 29732 |
| 96 - Celanese | Faith Assembly of God 2800 Faith Blvd Rock Hill |
| 999 - Barrier Free | York County Government Building 6 S Congress St Ste 1201 York SC 29745 |
Notices:
Events are open to the public and are located at the Board of Voter Registration and Elections Office of York County, SC.
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| CANDIDATE FILING CLOSED CITY COUNCIL WARDS 4, 5, & 6 | Wednesday, November 10, 2021 - Friday, December 10, 2021 |
| ABSENTEE VOTING ABSENTEE IN-PERSON & BY-MAIL BALLOTING | January 10, 2022 until February 7, 2022 @ 5:00pm |
| PUBLIC TEST ABSENTEE IN-PERSON & BY-MAIL BALLOT TABULATOR | Friday, February 4, 2022 at 10:00 am |
| CANVASS PROVISIONAL BALLOT HEARING & RESULTS CERTIFICATION | Thursday, February 10, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. |
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 | |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Council Wards 1, 2, 3 |
| 2025 | Mayor & Council Wards 4, 5, 6 |
| 2027 | Council Wards 1, 2, 3 |
| 2029 | Mayor & Council Wards 4, 5, 6 |