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Federal, State, & Multi-County Offices
Federal Offices
| Office | Filing Official |
|---|---|
| President of the United States of America Statewide Contest One Seat to Fill, Four Year Term Running mate only appears on General Election Ballot | File with a certified political party in SC or Nominating Petition. See Filing for President from scvotes.gov |
| United States Senate ( SC has two U.S. Senators ) Statewide Contest One Seat to Fill, Six Year Term ( Rotating Seats ) United States House of Representatives District 5 Non-Statewide Contest Represents: Cherokee, Chester, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lancaster, Lee, Newberry, Richland,Spartanburg, Sumter, Union, York Counties One Seat to Fill, Two Year Term | 1122 Lady Street, Suite 500 Columbia, SC 29201 Visit SCvotes.gov for complete information on candidate filing. |
Statewide Offices
Offices below appear on the ballot every other even numbered year. Non-Presidential or "Mid-Term" election cycles.
| Office | Filing Official |
|---|---|
| Governor Statewide Contest One Seat to Fill, Four Year Term Running mate only appears on General Election Ballot | South Carolina State Election Commission1122 Lady Street, Suite 500 Columbia, SC 29201Directions Is there a Filing Fee? Nomination by Political Party Visit SCvotes.gov for complete information on candidate filing. |
| Secretary of State Treasurer Attorney General Comptroller General State Superintendent of Education Commissioner of Agriculture Adjutant General Statewide Contests One Seat to Fill per Office, Four Year Terms |
Multi-County Offices
| Office | Filing Official |
|---|---|
| Solicitor Circuit 16 Non-Statewide Contest One Seat to Fill, Four Year Term Represents: Union, York Counties | South Carolina State Election Commission1122 Lady Street, Suite 500 Columbia, SC 29201Directions Is there a Filing Fee? Nomination by Political Party Visit SCvotes.gov for complete information on candidate filing. |
| Tinker's Creek Watershed Conservation District 33 Non-Partisan & Non-Statewide Contest Four Year Term Represents: Chester, York Counties | South Carolina State Election Commission1122 Lady Street, Suite 500 Columbia, SC 29201Directions Statement of Intention of Candidacy - Nonpartisan Form Visit SCvotes.gov for complete information on candidate filing. |
Non-Partisan Candidate Filing:
Opens: Monday, August 3, 2020 @ 12 Noon
Closes: Monday, August 17, 2020 @ 12 Noon
| 2020 School Districts and Watershed Districts | |
|---|---|
| York School District No. 1 - Seats 1, 3, 4, 5, At-Large | No Filing Fees |
| Clover School District No. 2 - Seats 3, 4, At-Large | No Filing Fees |
| Rock Hill School District No. 3 - Seats 1, 3, 5, At-Large | No Filing Fees |
| Fort Mill School District No. 4 - Three At-Large Seats | No Filing Fees |
| Fishing Creek Watershed Conservation District 13 - Three Seats | No Filing Fees |
| Tinker’s Creek Watershed Conservation District 33 - Three Seats | No Filing Fees |
Municipal Offices
| Municipal Filing Fees | |
|---|---|
| Town of Clover | Mayor $60.00, Council $45.00 |
| Town of Fort Mill | $100.00 |
| Town of Hickory Grove | No Fees |
| Town of McConnells | No Fees |
| City of Rock Hill | 2% of Salary of Lowest Office on the Ballot |
| Town of Sharon | No Fees |
| Town of Smyrna | No Fees |
| City of Tega Cay | $100.00 |
| City of York | 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.
^^ Checks are to made out to the York County Treasurer’s Office.
What do I need to file?
The office type and jurisdiction determines what forms, filing fees, or supporting documents are required. Every candidate filing process will required completing an official form. scvotes.gov has more information on the different candidate filing methods.
| Filing Forms | |
|---|---|
| Statement of Intention of Candidacy/Party Pledge Form (SICPP) (PDF) | For use by candidates who are seeking a political party’s nomination to run in a general or special election. |
| Statement of Intention of Candidacy Form - Nonpartisan (SIC) (PDF) | For use by candidates filing for nonpartisan office. |
| Petition Form (PDF) | For use by candidates filing a nominating petition. |
| Filing Affidavit for Sheriff (PDF) | For use by candidates for sheriff. See S.C. Code of Laws Section 23-11-110. |
| Filing Affidavit for Coroner (PDF) | For use by candidates for coroner. See S.C. Code of Laws Section 17-5-130. |
Statement of Economic Interests and Campaign Disclosure - These forms must be filed online. Forms, requirements, and filing instructions are available from the State Ethics Commission: http://ethics.sc.gov/.
Campaign Finance & Ethics
All candidates must file a Statement of Economic Interest (SEI) form with the State Ethics Commission. This must be done electronically on the State Ethics Commission website. Candidates may also be required to make Campaign Disclosure reports. Visit the State Ethics Commission website for more information.
Failure to comply with the filing requirements of the State Ethics Commission may result in fines or other fees. Filing of the Statement of Economic Interest (SEI) or Campaign Disclosure Information has no bearing on ballot access or the ability of a candidate to win an election.
Download the State Ethics Commission’s Candidate Newsletter
Candidate Qualifications
No person may be popularly elected to and serve in any office in the State unless he is registered to vote in the geographical area represented by the office (S.C. Constitution, Article VI, Section 1).
A person convicted of a felony or an offense against the election laws is not qualified to file for or hold office, unless it has been fifteen years since the completion of the sentence for the crime or unless the person has been pardoned (S.C. Constitution, Article VI, Section 1).
Candidate’s qualifications for all offices, are determined at the time of the election and not at the time of filing or nomination. However, candidates for Senate and House are must be a resident of the district at the time of filing.
Qualifications for municipal offices may vary by ordinance. Use the table below to view the requirements for each jurisdiction.
Some individuals may be restricted from running for public office by the federal Hatch Act. The Act applies to federal employees and others receiving federal funds and restricts their participation in campaigns for partisan offices. For detailed information regarding the Hatch Act, visit the website of the U.S. Office of Special Counsel.
Location
York County Government Center
Board of Voter Registration and Elections of York County
Level 1, Suite 1201
6 South Congress St
York SC 29745
Fort Mill Area: (803) 909-7194
Fax: (803) 684-7801
[email protected]