Elections & Voter Registration

Mission Statement

This Board shall perform its duties and conduct elections according to SC Voter Registration and Election Laws.

We will document our business processes and be courteous and efficient in all that we do as board members.

All board members and staff personnel must recognize their responsibilities and be accountable for their actions and performance.

Our objective is VOTER SATISFACTION. By providing quality voter registration services, quality elections, and maintaining and improving our services to ALL citizens of our county, we can accomplish our objective.

Recent News

MARCH 9, 2026 - The Candidate Filing Period for the upcoming election will begin Monday, March 16, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. and will close Monday, March 30, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

Individuals interested in running for office must file a Statement of Intention of Candidacy and pay the required filing fee during the filing period.

Filing Requirements

Candidates must:

  • Complete and submit a Statement of Intention of Candidacy Form
  • Pay the applicable filing fee at the time of filing
  • File during the official filing period listed above

What You Need to Know

To vote in any election you must be registered 30 days prior to that election. Voter Ed GuideOnce you are registered, there is no need to re-register, but please keep your information up to date to avoid issues on Election Day at your polling place.

If you have never been registered in Georgetown County before, use the button on the left to check your information or contact our office.

If you are registered in another county, you will need to register in our county in order to vote.

Call now to request an absentee ballot if you can't go to the polls on Election Day.

Change form (PDF) (to update your information; use only if you are already registered in Georgetown County).

To contact the local parties call:

  • Democratic Party - Marilyn Hemingway, 843-344-2807
  • Republican Party - Karol Anderson, 843-240-3029

Department Functions

To successfully administer all federal, state and local elections held within Georgetown County and provide all residents a chance to register and vote.

The office provides information concerning:

  • Absentee applications
  • Change of address forms
  • Information for all federal, state, and local elections held within Georgetown County
  • Precinct names
  • Registration deadlines
  • Voting locations

Board Meeting Agendas

To view Board of Elections & Voter Registration Meeting Agendas, or to access audio recordings of past meetings, please click here.