City of York
Municipal Election Information
Mayor, 6 City Council Wards - View City Council Map (PDF)
Want to File as a Candidate for the City of York?
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
| Office Rotations by Year | |
|---|---|
| 2019 | Mayor & Council Ward 2, 3, 4 |
| 2021 | Council Wards 1, 5, 6 |
| 2023 | Mayor & Council Wards 2, 3, 4 |
| 2025 | Council Wards 1, 5, 6 |
City of York General Election
Election Date: Tuesday, November 5, 2019
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 )
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 Opens: Wednesday, August 7, 2019 @ 8:00 am
Filing Closed: Friday, September 6, 2019 @ 5:00 pm
Filing Fees: Mayor $100.00, Council $50.00
Filing Forms:
Filing Details:
Filing Has Ended - Friday, August 16, 2019 @ 5:00 pm York County Government Center
Board of Voter Registration and Elections Office for York County
6 South Congress Street, Suite 1201
York, SC 29745
Filing Opens: Wednesday, August 7, 2019 @ 8:00 am
Filing Closed: Friday, September 6, 2019 @ 5:00 pm
Filing Fees: Mayor $100.00, Council $50.00
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.
In-Person & By-Mail Absentee Voting:
- Absentee Voting will begin Monday, October 7th At 8:00 am.
- Ballots must be returned to this office by 7:00pm on November 5th.
NOTICES:
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- PUBLIC TEST OF THE OPTICAL SCAN VOTING EQUIPMENT PUBLIC TEST COMPLETE
When: Friday, November 1, 2019 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 7, 2019, at 10:00 a.m.
Where: Board of Voter Registration and Elections Office of York County
This hearing is open to the public.
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