Elections in South Carolina local government
What South Carolina city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about elections — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
104 South Carolina meetings since 2024 covered elections. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in South Carolina with the most elections activity
- Aiken County, SC (19)
- York County, SC (18)
- Lancaster County, SC (15)
- Pickens County, SC (6)
- Summerville, SC (6)
- Surfside Beach, SC (5)
- Mount Pleasant, SC (5)
- Charleston, SC (4)
- Tega Cay, SC (3)
- Columbia, SC (3)
- Chapin, SC (2)
- Goose Creek, SC (2)
Latest matching meetings
York County Board of Voter Registration and Elections to canvass votes
The Board of Voter Registration and Elections will meet to conduct a canvass of votes and hold a provisional ballot hearing. The board will also determine any state-requested recounts.
Board to canvass primary runoff and rule on provisional ballots
The Aiken County Board of Voter Registration & Elections will canvass the Statewide Republican and Democratic Primary Runoff and hold a hearing on provisional ballots. The board will also administer oaths to canvassers and break for scanning approved provisional ballots.
Second readings for three rezonings and $2.9M in contracts on consent agenda
York County Council will consider a consent agenda including second readings for three rezoning requests, a proclamation for Parks and Recreation Month, and multiple contract approvals and software renewals totaling over $2.9 million. The rezoning cases involve properties on Lockart Road, Williams Road, and Windmill…
York County Board of Canvassers to hold canvass hearing
The Board of Voter Registration and Elections will meet to conduct a canvass of voters. The agenda includes a provisional ballot hearing and the coordination of local recounts with state-requested recounts.
Van Wyck Fire Fee Board to discuss FY26-27 budget, elect officers
The Van Wyck Fire District Fee Board will meet for a regular meeting. Old business includes a budget update for fiscal year 2026-27 and election of officers. New business addresses the resignation of board member Sheena Hinson.
Board to canvass statewide primary results
The Board of Voter Registration & Elections will meet to handle primary election procedures. The meeting includes a hearing on provisional ballots and the official canvassing of statewide primary results.
BHSPC executive board to elect officers, review policies, and evaluate director
This is the regular June meeting of the Behavioral Health Services of Pickens County executive board. The board will elect officers, review annual policies, insurance, conflict of interest, code of ethics, and confidentiality. They will also receive updates on community-based treatment services, legislative and…
Board will evaluate the Executive Director’s performance
The Board of Voter Registration and Elections will hold its regular meeting on June 4, 2026. Items include an executive session, a performance evaluation of the Executive Director, and follow‑up matters. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.
Election board to hear provisional ballots, possible recount
The York County Board of Voter Registration and Elections will hold a regular meeting with a provisional ballot hearing and a possible recount. The agenda is largely procedural, with a public forum and certification of any recount results.
Greenville Housing Authority board to discuss CEO search, tenant policies
The Housing Authority of Greenville holds a regular board meeting to consider a CEO search update and two resolutions: one approving a Tenant Selection Plan and another authorizing tenant write-offs. The consent agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes. Reports from the CEO, finance, asset management, and…
Board of Voter Registration & Elections to discuss alcohol sales referendum
The Board of Voter Registration & Elections will meet to discuss a Sunday alcohol sales referendum and a hand count audit. The agenda also includes training for clerks and poll managers and a review of the poll worker process.
Board to elect chair and vice chair
This is a procedural meeting of the Chapin Board of Zoning Appeals. The board will elect a chair and vice chair, approve previous meeting minutes, and receive staff updates on training requirements.
Lancaster County Library Board to elect board members
The Lancaster County Library Board will meet to conduct regular business, including reviewing financial and librarian reports. The board will discuss the strategic plan and archives, and hold an election for board members.
County Council to consider road names, software contracts, and Sunday alcohol sales legal action
The Aiken County Council will meet to approve minutes, consider a third reading of the Comprehensive Plan, and act on a consent agenda including road name changes, furniture contracts, and a fee agreement with 'Project Synthesis'. The council will also authorize legal action regarding a Sunday alcohol sales referendum.
Board of Zoning Appeals to elect officers and hold legal training
This meeting is largely procedural: electing a new chair and vice chair, approving minutes from November 2024, and holding a closed executive session for annual legal training under attorney-client privilege. No zoning variance or appeal cases are on the agenda.
Board to hear appeal on unsafe building at 121 E. Birnie Street
The board will hear an appeal from Alan Clyde regarding a building at 121 E. Birnie Street posted as unsafe under the International Property Maintenance Code. They will consider the appeal after reviewing the building official's findings. The meeting also includes elections for 2026 chair and vice chair.
Van Wyck Fire District Fee Board to discuss FY26-27 budget and election of officers
The Van Wyck Fire District Fee Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and discuss old and new business. The main items are a FY26-27 budget update and a discussion on election of officers. No decisions are indicated as final.
Board certifies provisional ballots and election results
The York County Board of Voter Registration and Elections holds a provisional ballot and results certification hearing. They will canvass votes, consider any necessary recount, and certify the outcome of a recent election. A public forum is limited to 30 minutes with 2 minutes per speaker.
Council to discuss recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
The Lancaster County Council will review the County Administrator's recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The body will also consider an ordinance regarding poll worker classifications and hold an executive session for personnel matters.
Aiken County Council to present and introduce FY 2027 budget
The County Council will review the FY 2027 budget and consider an ordinance to establish operating, capital, and debt service budgets. The meeting also includes final readings for a rezoning request and an election agreement with the Town of Windsor.
Aiken County Board of Voter Registration & Elections to discuss election readiness
The Board of Voter Registration & Elections will meet to discuss preparations for upcoming elections. The agenda includes reviews of absentee readiness, petition processes, and poll worker management.
Committee discusses possible new garden area, maintains officers
The Community Garden Committee will discuss a possible new garden area that was shared with the Town Council liaison. They will also vote to keep current officers until a full election and review plot conditions, which were found excellent. The May meeting may be rescheduled due to Memorial Day.
Council to rezone 295 Glenwood Drive and approve Windsor election agreement
The Aiken County Council will vote on an amendment to the Official Zoning and Development District Atlas that changes tax parcel 071-12-02-001 at 295 Glenwood Drive in Warrenville from an Agricultural Preservation District to a Residential Multifamily Development District. The council will also approve the terms of an…
Council to consider comprehensive plan update, multifamily rezoning
The Aiken County Council will hold a public hearing and first reading on an ordinance to amend/update the Comprehensive Plan. Also scheduled are second reading of a rezoning of 295 Glenwood Drive from Agricultural Preservation to Residential Multifamily Development, and a second reading of an election agreement with…
EDC to elect officers, discuss 2026 initiatives
The Economic Development Commission will hold a regular meeting. They will elect a chair and vice-chair, orient new members, and discuss new business and 2026 initiatives. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific actionable items.
Board will oversee provisional ballot hearing and Wagener special election
The Board of Registration and Elections will conduct a provisional ballot hearing. It will administer the canvasser oath and scan approved provisional ballots. The meeting also includes canvassing for the Town of Wagener municipal special election.
Commission to discuss recreation activities and elect officers
The Goose Creek Recreation Commission will discuss an interagency agreement with the city and determine future recreation activities. The body will also hold elections for commission officers.
County Council authorizes up to $30 million in bonds for solid waste service extension
The council approved a third‑reading ordinance that extends the Solid Waste Service Agreement with the Three Rivers Solid Waste Authority, updates tonnage commitments, raises annual tipping fees, and authorizes revenue bonds not to exceed $30 million for a new phase construction. It also adopted a zoning amendment…
Board to consider approval of an early voting site
The York County Board of Voter Registration and Elections will review and potentially approve an early voting site. It will also discuss the election calendar, candidate filings, polling‑place updates, and pending voter‑registration legislation. The meeting includes a public forum limited to thirty minutes.
Planning Commission to elect officers and approve minutes
This meeting is largely procedural. The commission will elect officers for the upcoming term, take public comments, and approve the minutes from the March 2, 2026 meeting. No substantive policy or zoning decisions are on the agenda.
Aiken County Voter Registration Board holds its April 6 monthly meeting
The Aiken County Board of Voter Registration and Elections will meet on April 6, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in the Sandiapper Room of the Aiken County Government Building, 1930 University Parkway, Aiken, SC. The agenda includes the Director’s Report and standard items, but no specific resolutions, contracts, or ordinance items…
Committee to discuss annexation of 4.26 acres for church with MF-R zoning
The Standing Committees will discuss several items including the annexation of a 4.26-acre parcel at Luden Drive and King Charles Circle, with a requested zoning change to Multi-family Residential (MF-R). The Planning Commission's recommendation to approve failed on a 3-3 vote. Other items include proposed UDO…
Council considers $30 million bond for Three Rivers Solid Waste Authority
Aiken County Council will hold a public hearing regarding municipal election agreements for North Augusta. The body is also reviewing ordinances related to zoning, nuisance laws, and alcohol permit referendums.
Board approves rear‑yard setback variance for 208 Lee Street
The Fort Mill Board of Zoning Appeals elected its chair and vice‑chair for 2026 and approved the July 21, 2025 meeting minutes. It heard and voted on a variance request from Renzo Alva to reduce the rear‑yard setback by 7 feet at 208 Lee Street, approving it by a 4‑3 vote. The board also considered a front‑yard…
Cultural Arts Commission reviews public art ordinance and letters, elects officers
The commission will review a draft letter about the Main Street Resiliency project, review draft letters to current developers, and discuss an ordinance to support public art. It will also hold elections for commission officers. The meeting includes routine approval of the February 11, 2026 minutes.
Council to consider annexation, rezoning, and several land-use actions
The Town Council will vote on a petition by Paces Comfort Cooling, LLC to annex and zone a one‑acre parcel at 507 E. 5th North Street as General Business. It will also hold a first reading of an ordinance to rezone a 0.67‑acre parcel at 115 S. Magnolia Street from General Residential to Downtown Mixed‑Use. Additional…
Board will discuss recruiting election workers for the June 9 primary
The Hampton County Board of Voter Registration and Elections will hold its quarterly meeting. It will review old business items including the Scotia Town Council special election, the 2026 S.C.A.R.E. Conference (Jan 27‑30), and the 2026 Statewide Primary (June 9). New business will address recruiting election workers…
Board of Assessment Appeals will elect officers
The Lancaster County Board of Assessment Appeals meeting will address routine items such as call to order, roll call, and agenda approval. The only substantive agenda item is the election of officers. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.
Council will consider annexing and rezoning two parcels in Council District 2.
The Parks and Recreation Committee will give updates on several park projects and consider a pickleball fundraiser request and a community‑building concept. The Planning and Development Committee will review a petition to annex and zone a one‑acre parcel at 507 E. 5th North Street as General Business, and a rezoning…
Board to amend Base Lease and Installment Purchase Agreement
The Lancaster County Public Facilities Corporation Board will meet on March 9, 2026. The agenda includes elections of directors and officers, appointment of committee members, and a resolution to amend the corporation’s Base Lease Agreement and Installment Purchase and Use Agreement. The board will also approve the…