Special Election for Dorchester County Council District 1

In accordance with SC Code of Laws Section 7-13-190, Dorchester County will hold a Special Election for Dorchester County Council District 1.

Public Notice of Candidate Filing and Election

Candidate Filing Period:  Opens 12:00 p.m. on Friday, November 29, 2024; Closes 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2024

Filing Hours:  Weekdays:  8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Offices closed the Day After Thanksgiving, Friday, November 29, 2024)

Primary Election Date:  Tuesday, January 21, 2025, Polls open 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Voter Registration Deadline:  Any person wishing to vote in this election must do so no later than 30 days prior to the election. The last day to register in-person is Friday, December 20, 2024, by 5:00 p.m. Voter registration by mail forms will be accepted if postmarked by Monday, December 23, 2024. Voter registration online, by fax, or by email must be entered no later than Sunday, December 22, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.

Absentee Deadline to Apply: 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 3, 2025

Early Voting:  Begins on Monday, January 6, 2025, and Ends on Friday, January 17, 2024