Municipal Elections

South Carolina has more than 270 municipalities, and each one holds its own general election.

Information about each municipal election is listed below. Election dates and procedures may vary by municipality, as each city or town is responsible for setting its own election date and determining how the election will be conducted. Voters with questions or needing specific details should contact their county election office.

Municipal Elections Information

Find election information by municipality below or download a complete list here.

Key To Terms

  • 🗓️ Election Cycle — The years when elections are held: odd-numbered years (like 2025) or even-numbered years (like 2026).
  • 🗓️ Election Day — The specific day when elections are held each year.
  • 🏛️ Conducted By — The office responsible for running the election (county election office or municipality).
  • ⚖️ Certifies & Hears Protests — The office that certifies results and hears election protests (county election office or municipality).
  • 🗳️ Partisan — Indicates if candidates are listed with a political party (Yes, partisan) or not (No, nonpartisan).
  • 📍 Single-Member DistrictsYes means city or town council candidates are elected by voters in a specific district. No means all candidates are elected by all voters residing within the municipality.
  • 📝 Filing Method — How candidates file to run:
    • SIC — Statement of Intention of Candidacy Form (partisan elections).
    • NPSIC — Nonpartisan Statement of Intention of Candidacy Form (nonpartisan elections).
    • Petition — Requires voter signatures.
  • ⚖️ Results Method — How winners are determined:
    • Plurality — Candidate with the most votes wins.
    • Majority/Runoff — Candidate must receive over 50% of votes to win; if not, a runoff is held.