2021 Municipal Election Information

The Charleston County Board of Elections and Voter Registration will conduct a General Election within the Town of Seabrook Island on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 to fill one (1) seat for the office of Mayor, four (4) Town Council seats, and one (1) seat for the office of Utility Commissioner. This is a nonpartisan, at-large municipal election. Election results for each position will be determined by the plurality method.

The term of office for the Mayor and members of Town Council will begin in January 2022 and expire in January 2024. The term of office for the position of Utility Commissioner will begin in January 2022 and expire in January 2028. 

Candidates

Filing for the Town of Seabrook Island's municipal election closed on Friday, September 3, 2021, at 12:00 pm. The following individuals have filed to run as candidates:

Candidates for Mayor - One (1) Seat Available:

• John Gregg -- Candidate Profile (Via Tidelines Blog)

Candidates for Town Council - Four (4) Seats Available:

• Jeri Finke -- Candidate Profile (Via Tidelines Blog)
• Patricia Fox -- Candidate Profile (Via Tidelines Blog)
• Barry R. Goldstein -- Candidate Profile (Via Tidelines Blog)
• Dan Kortvelesy -- Candidate Profile (Via Tidelines Blog)
• Sharon Welch -- Candidate Profile (Via Tidelines Blog)

Candidates for Utility Commission - One (1) Seat Available:

• Lee Vancini -- Candidate Profile (Via Tidelines Blog)

Polling Place

​The following polling place will be open on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m:

• SIPOA Lake House: 2319 Seabrook Island Road, Seabrook Island, SC 29455

Anyone in line at 7:00 p.m. will be allowed to vote.

Voter ID Requirements

Please note that statewide photo ID requirements will apply. When voting in person, you will be asked to show one of the following types of photo ID at your polling place:

• SC Driver's License
• SC Department of Motor Vehicles ID Card
• SC Voter Registration Card with Photo
• Federal Military ID
• US Passport

Click here to learn more about photo ID requirements.

Absentee Voting

Registered voters who cannot vote in person may be eligible to vote by absentee ballot. Absentee ballots may be obtained from the Charleston County Board of Elections and Voter Registration. Individuals who wish to vote absentee may call (843) 744-8683 or send an email to [email protected] to inquire about the availability of absentee ballots.

At 9:00 a.m., on Election Day, the Charleston County Board of Elections and Voter Registration will begin the examination of the absentee ballot return envelopes. This process will take place at the Board of Elections office, 4367 Headquarters Road, North Charleston, SC.  

Election Certification

On Thursday, November 4, 2021 at 9:20 a.m., the Charleston County Board of Canvassers will hold a public hearing at the elections office, 4367 Headquarters Road, North Charleston, SC, to determine the validity of all ballots challenged in this election, and certify election results.    

Useful Links

• Charleston County Board of Elections and Voter Registration
• ​South Carolina Election Commission
• South Carolina State Ethics Commission