Town of Fort Mill
Town of Fort Mill General Election
Election Date: Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Runoff Date: Tuesday, November 16, 2021 (if needed)
Voter Registration Deadlines for New Voters to York County, SC
| Election Date & Municipality | Voter Registration Deadlines |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2021 Town of Fort Mill | Oct 1, 2021 by 5:00pm (In Person) Oct 3, 2021 @ 11:59pm (Online) Oct 4, 2021 (By Mail-in App) |
Offices:
- Mayor - ( One Seat to Fill )
- Town Council Ward 2 - ( One Seat to Fill )
- Town Council Ward 4 - ( One Seat to Fill )
- Town Council At-Large - ( One Seat to Fill )
- Town Council Ward 1 - ( One Seat to Fill )
- Allen Garrison
- Chris Powers
- James Shirey
- Town Council Ward 3 - ( One Seat to Fill )
- Ben Hudgins
- Sherita Watts
- Town Council At-Large - ( One Seat to Fill )
- Matt Vilardebo
- Chris Wolfe
In-Person & By-Mail Absentee Voting:
- Absentee Voting will begin Monday, October 4th At 8:00 am.
- Ballots must be returned to this office by 7:00pm on November 2nd.
Notices:
- CANDIDATE FILING CLOSED: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 @ 5:00 PM
- PUBLIC TEST OF THE OPTICAL SCAN VOTING EQUIPMENT PUBLIC TEST COMPLETE
When: Friday, October 29, 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, November 4, 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 |
|---|---|
| 015 - Fort Mill No. 1 | Fort Mill Church of God 221 Academy St Fort Mill |
| 017 - Fort Mill No. 3 | Sisk Memorial Baptist Church 115 Spratt St Fort Mill |
| 046 - Fort Mill No. 4 | Unity Presbyterian Church 303 Tom Hall St Fort Mill |
| 053 - Fort Mill No. 5 | Flint Hill Fire Department 1950 Highway 21 Fort Mill |
| 058 - Fort Mill No. 2 | Catawba Ridge High School 1180 Fort Mill Pkwy Fort Mill |
| 059 - Dobys Bridge | Doby's Bridge Presbyterian Church 2500 S Dobys Bridge Rd Fort Mill |
| 060 - Riverview | Fort Mill Church of the Nazarene 109 Harris St Fort Mill |
| 065 - Pleasant Road | Christ Ridge Presbyterian Church 1070 Gold Hill Rd Fort Mill |
| 074 - Carolina | Fort Mill School District Office 2233 Deerfield Dr Fort Mill |
| 087 - Springfield | Unity Presbyterian Church 303 Tom Hall St Fort Mill |
| 095 - Kanawha | Philadelphia United Methodist Church 1691 W Highway 160 Fort Mill |
| 999 - Barrier Free | York County Government Building 6 S Congress St Ste 1201 York SC 29745 |
Municipal Information
Mayor, 4 Town Council Wards, & 2 Council At-Large Seats - View Town Council Map (PDF)
Town of Fort Mill General Elections are held on the First Tuesday in November of Odd Numbered Years.
Runoffs, if needed, will be held 14 days following the Town of Fort Mill General Election.
Electoral Method: Majority (50% + 1) Runoffs are more likely.
Terms of Office: Mayor - 4 Years, Council Wards - 4 Years Staggered, Council At-Large - 4 Years Staggered
Candidates: Any citizen desiring to file for office must be a qualified elector (registered voter), resident of the Town of Fort Mill, and applicable Ward for a period of 60 days prior to the election per Sec. 14-11(b) of the Town of Fort Mill Municipal Code.
Official Website: https://www.fortmillsc.gov
| Office Rotations by Year | |
|---|---|
| 2021 | Council Ward Seats 1, 3, & At-Large |
| 2023 | Mayor, Council Ward Seats 2, 4, & At-Large |
| 2025 | Council Ward Seats 1, 3, & At-Large |
| 2027 | Mayor, Council Ward Seats 2, 4, & At-Large |
Candidate Filing for the Town of Fort Mill General Election
Election Date: Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Runoff Date: Tuesday, November 16, 2021 (if needed)
Offices:
- Mayor - ( One Seat to Fill )
- Town Council Ward 2 - ( One Seat to Fill )
- Town Council Ward 4 - ( One Seat to Fill )
- Town Council At-Large - ( One Seat to Fill )
- Town Council Ward 1 - ( One Seat to Fill )
- Allen Garrison
- Chris Powers
- James Shirey
- Town Council Ward 3 - ( One Seat to Fill )
- Ben Hudgins
- Sherita Watts
- Town Council At-Large - ( One Seat to Fill )
- Matt Vilardebo
- Chris Wolfe
Filing Official and Location:
York County Government Center
Board of Voter Registration and Elections Office for York County
6 South Congress Street, Suite 1201
York, SC 29745
Filing Fee and Period updated per Town of Fort Mill Ordinance on 5/24/2021
Filing Opens: Wednesday, August 4, 2021 @ 8:00 AMFiling Closed: Friday, September 3, 2021 @ 5:00 PM
Filing Fees: $100.00 All Offices
** 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:
Filing Details:
- Any citizen desiring to file for office must be a qualified elector (registered voter), resident of the Town of Fort Mill, and applicable Ward for a period of 60 days prior to the election per Sec. 14-11(b) of the Town of Fort Mill Municipal Code.
- 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.