Cities & Towns

Filing Fees

Filing Fees updated 7/26/2023

Filing fees (if required) are made payable to the York County Treasurer’s Office. Check, Cashier’s checks and money orders are acceptable. Cash or electronic payment methods will NOT be accepted.

Town of Clover 

Filing Fees updated 7/26/2023

Mayor, 6 Town Council Seats -  View Town Council Map (PDF)

Town of Clover 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

Filing Fees: Mayor $127.50, Council $90.00

Official Website: https://www.cloversc.org

Office Rotations by Year
2023Mayor, 3 Town Council Seats
20253 Town Council Seats
2027Mayor, 3 Town Council Seats
20293 Town Council Seats

Candidate Filing for the Town of Clover General Election

Election Date: Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Offices:

  • Town Council - ( Three Seats to Fill )
    • Keon Barber
    • Tina Goodgame
    • Teresa Hurst
    • Bo Legg
    • Amy Moses
    • Scott Shuler
    • Michael Walters
  • Town Council Unexpired Term  - ( One Seat to Fill )
    • Brittany Farr
    • Kitisa McDowell

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 4, 2021 @ 8:00 AM
Filing Closed: Friday, September 3, 2021 @ 5:00 PM
Filing Fees: Mayor $60.00, Council $45.00

Filing Fees: Council $45.00
** 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 Town of Clover.
  • 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.

Town of Fort Mill

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

Filing Fees: $100.00 all offices

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
2023Mayor, Council Ward Seats 2, 4, & At-Large
2025Council Ward Seats 1, 3, & At-Large
2027Mayor, Council Ward Seats 2, 4, & At-Large
2029Council Ward Seats 1, 3, & 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 AM
Filing 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.

Town of Hickory Grove

Mayor, 4 Town Council Seats -  View Town Council Map (PDF)

Town of Hickory Grove 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 & Council - 2 Years

Filing Fees: None

Contact Information: Town of Hickory Grove

Office Rotations by Year
2023Mayor, 4 Town Council Seats
2025Mayor, 4 Town Council Seats
2027Mayor, 4 Town Council Seats
2029Mayor, 4 Town Council Seats

Town of McConnells

Mayor, 4 Town Council Seats -  View Town Council Map (PDF)

Town of McConnells 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 & Council - 2 Years

Filing Fees: None

Contact Information: Town of McConnells

Office Rotations by Year
2023Mayor, 4 Town Council Seats
2025Mayor, 4 Town Council Seats
2027Mayor, 4 Town Council Seats
2029Mayor, 4 Town Council Seats

City of Rock Hill

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

Filing Fees:  2% of Salary of Lowest Office on the Ballot

Official Website: https://www.cityofrockhill.com

Office Rotations
2023Council Wards 1, 2, 3
2025Mayor & Council Wards 4, 5, 6
2027Council Wards 1, 2, 3
2029Mayor & Council Wards 4, 5, 6

Town of Sharon

Mayor, 4 Town Council Seats -  View Town Council Map (PDF)

Town of Sharon 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 & Council - 2 Years

Filing Fees: None

Contact Information: Town of Sharon

Office Rotations by Year
2023Mayor, 4 Town Council Seats
2025Mayor, 4 Town Council Seats
2027Mayor, 4 Town Council Seats
2029Mayor, 4 Town Council Seats

Town of Sharon Special Election

Town Council
Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Election Day Precinct and Polling Location:

Precincts and poll locations are open from 7am to 7pm for voting on the date of the election.

038 - SHARON

Woodlawn Presbyterian Church
3852 Woodlawn St
Sharon SC 29742
Directions | Campaign Boundary (PDF)
 

Town of Smyrna

Mayor, 4 Town Council Seats - View Town Council Map (PDF)

Town of Smyrna 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 & Council - 2 Years

Filing Fees: None

Contact Information: Town of Smyrna

Office Rotations by Year
2023Mayor, 4 Town Council Seats
2025Mayor, 4 Town Council Seats
2027Mayor, 4 Town Council Seats
2029Mayor, 4 Town Council Seats

Candidate Filing for the Town of Smyrna General Election

Election Date: Tuesday, November 2, 2021

Filing Closed: Friday, September 3, 2021 @ 5:00 pm

Offices:

  • Mayor - ( One Seat to Fill )
    • Robert Whitesides Faulkner
    • William Chris Faulkner
  • Town Council - ( Four Seats to Fill )
    • Robert W Faulkner
    • Robert P Jackson
    • Amy Myott

City of Tega Cay

Mayor, 4 City Council Seats - View City Council Map (PDF)

City of Tega Cay 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

Filing Fees: $100.00 all offices

Official Website: https://www.tegacaysc.org

Office Rotations by Year
2023Two City Council Seats
2025Mayor, Two City Council Seats
2027Two City Council Seats
2029Mayor, Two City Council Seats

Candidate Filing for the City of Tega Cay General Election

Election Date: Tuesday, November 2, 2021

Filing Closed: Friday, September 3, 2021 @ 5:00 pm

Offices:

  • Mayor - ( One Seats to Fill )
    • Chris Gray
    • Heather Overman
  • City Council - ( Two Seats to Fill )
    • Liz Duda
    • Adam Grabiec
    • Christoph The Stroller Guy Halverson
    • Thomas Hyslip
    • Keith MacGeagh
    • Scott Shirley

City of York

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

Filing Fees: Mayor $100.00, Council $50.00

Official Website:  http://www.yorksc.gov/

Office Rotations by Year
2023Mayor & Council Wards 2, 3, 4
2025Council Wards 1, 5, 6
2027Mayor & Council Wards 2, 3, 4
2029Council Wards 1, 5, 6

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