City of York
City of York General Election
Election Date: Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Voter Registration Deadlines for New Voters to York County, SC
| Election Date & Municipality | Voter Registration Deadlines |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2021 City of York | 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 )
- City Council Ward 2 - ( One Seat to Fill )
- City Council Ward 3 - ( One Seat to Fill )
- City Council Ward 4 - ( One Seat to Fill )
- City Council Ward 1 - ( One Seat to Fill )
- Matthew Hickey
- Steve Love
- City Council Ward 5 - ( One Seat to Fill )
- Charles Brewer
- Denise Lowry
- City Council Ward 6 - ( One Seat to Fill )
- Jim Bradford - Withdrawn
- Kellie Wine Harrold
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 |
|---|---|
| 007 - Cannon Mill | Central Baptist Church 110 Ross Cannon St York SC 29745 |
| 011 - Cotton Belt | Beersheba Presbyterian Church 130 S Beersheba Rd Clover SC 29710 |
| 041 - York No. 1 | Cotton Belt Elementary School 1176 Black Hwy York SC 29745 |
| 042 - York No. 2 | Harold C Johnson Elementary School 400 E Jefferson St York SC 29745 |
| 999 - Barrier Free | York County Government Building 6 S Congress St Ste 1201 York SC 29745 |
Municipal Information
Mayor, 6 City Council Wards - View City Council Map (PDF)
City of York General Elections are held on the First Tuesday in November of Odd Numbered Years.
Electoral Method: Plurality Method ( Most Votes Win )
Terms of Office: Mayor - 4 Years, Council - 4 Years Staggered
Official Website: http://www.yorksc.gov/
| Office Rotations by Year | |
|---|---|
| 2021 | Council Wards 1, 5, 6 |
| 2023 | Mayor & Council Wards 2, 3, 4 |
| 2025 | Council Wards 1, 5, 6 |
| 2027 | Mayor & Council Wards 2, 3, 4 |
Candidate Filing for the City of York General Election
Election Date: Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Filing Closed: Friday, September 3, 2021 @ 5:00 pm
Offices:
- Mayor - ( One Seat to Fill )
- City Council Ward 2 - ( One Seat to Fill )
- City Council Ward 3 - ( One Seat to Fill )
- City Council Ward 4 - ( One Seat to Fill )
- City Council Ward 1 - ( One Seat to Fill )
- Matthew Hickey
- Steve Love
- City Council Ward 5 - ( One Seat to Fill )
- Charles Brewer
- Denise Lowry
- City Council Ward 6 - ( One Seat to Fill )
- Jim Bradford - Withdrawn
- Kellie Wine Harrold
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, August 4, 2021 @ 8:00 am
Filing Closed: Friday, September 3, 2021 @ 5:00 pm
Filing Fees: Mayor $100.00, Council $50.00
** 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) and resident of the City of York.
- 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.