Next Council Meeting
Information on upcoming Council meetings, Committee meetings and Public Hearings.
Learn More
Public Notices And Agenda:
Please click one of the below list to view location list.
Voting more than once is a felony. Upon conviction a person must be fined not less than $1000 nor more than $5000 AND imprisoned not more than 5 years.
Candidate Filing
Candidate filing will begin March 16, 2024 and closes April 1, 2024
Public Notice of Candidate Filing (PDF)
Statement of Intention (PDF)
Links:
Candidates
Statement of Intention of Candidacy & Party Pledge
2024 Election Calendar
The activities of the Lexington County Commission of Registration and Elections are governed by general state law pertaining to elections. These laws are codified in 1976 SC Code of Laws, Title 7, as amended.
The Lexington County Commission of Registration and Elections was created in 1973 by act of the General Assembly to combine the Commission of Elections and the Registration Board of Lexington County, see Act No. 89, 102SCSTAT(1973).
Reminder:
If you have moved within the county since you previously voted, please make address changes at the Registration and Elections office by completing the on-line change of address form and bring it along with a photo ID with current address, or a utility bill, bank statement or other document that shows your current address to 605 W. Main St, Suite C, Lexington, SC.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
June Statewide Primaries and Runoffs are Just Around the Corner
COLUMBIA, S.C. (May 2, 2024) –As South Carolina prepares for the 2024 June Primaries and Runoffs, the State Election Commission wants to highlight some essential dates and deadlines for voters to remember. This period is also a prime time for voters to educate themselves on the candidates and issues so they can be ready to make their voices heard when it’s time to cast their ballot.
Important registration dates & deadlines:
The 2024 June Primaries are on Tuesday, June 11 for both the Democratic Party and the Republican Party. You can vote in either Primary, but not both.
- The deadline to register to vote in person is Friday, May 10.
- The deadline to register to vote online or by fax or email is Sunday, May 12 at 11:59 p.m.
- The deadline to register to vote by mail is Monday, May 13 (must be postmarked by this date).
Register to vote with a few easy steps!
- You can register to vote online at scVOTES.gov (requires a Driver’s License or DMV ID).
- You can download a voter registration form, complete it, and return it to your county voter registration office by mail, fax, or email.
- You can register in person by visiting your county voter registration office or while receiving services at the DMV and other state agencies.
Already registered? Be sure it’s up to date by checking your voter registration information.
- If you have moved within your county, make sure you are ready to vote by updating your registration.
- If you have moved from one county another, you must register in your new county by the deadline to eligible to vote.
Choose how you want to vote!
Vote Early
The Early Voting period for Primaries starts on Tuesday, May 28, and ends Friday, June 7. Early voting centers are open from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Vote Absentee
The deadline to apply for an Absentee Ballot for the Primaries is May 31 at 5:00 p.m.
Vote on Election Day
Polling places are open on Election Day from 7:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m.
Additional Reminders
- Find your sample ballot, voting locations, and more information on voter registration and elections by visiting scVOTES.gov or by contacting your county voter registration office.
- Download our Voter Go-To Guides and check out our voter FAQs to help you Prep for the Polls.
- Keep up with us on Facebook, Instagram, and X.
Statewide Primaries and Runoffs - Guide
Statewide Primaries and Runoffs - Absentee
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
|
Office Staff |
Registrations & Elections Board Members |
|---|---|
|
Director R & E Equipment Manager Early Voting/Outreach Coordinator
Logistics/Program Coordinator
Admin Assistant I
Admin Assistant I
Admin Assistant I
|
Chair
Board Member Board Member Board Member
|
**Registration & Elections Board Meeting schedule, agendas, and minutes can be found in the Meeting Web Portal.**