NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charleston County Board of Elections and Voter Registration will conduct a General Election on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 to fill (1) one seat for the office of Mayor, and (4) four Town Council seats. This is a nonpartisan, at large municipal election. Election results will be determined by the plurality method. Term of office will expire on November 2021.

The Town of Seabrook Island will have one (1) Utility Commissioner Seat to fill for a (6) year term to expire November 2025.

The last day that persons may register to be eligible to vote in this election is October 5, 2019. If submitting a registration by mail application, it must be post marked no later than October 5, 2019.

A Statement of Economic Interest form must be filed electronically (on-line) at http://ethics.sc.gov prior to filing a Statement of Candidacy and or Petition. Those requiring electronic filing assistance may contact the South Carolina State Ethics Commission at (803) 253-4192.

Candidate filing opens noon on Thursday, August 8, 2019 and closes 12:00 noon Friday, September 6, 2019. There are no filing fees for the office of Mayor, Town Council and Utility Commission.

Residents desiring to file as a candidate for the office of Mayor, Town Council and Utility Commission must file a Statement of Candidacy with the Town Clerk/Treasurer at the Town Hall, 2001 Seabrook Island Rd, Seabrook Island, and SC. Additional information may be obtained by calling (843) 768-5320. Office business hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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. You may call (843) 744-8683 or send an email to absentee@charlestoncounty.org 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 elections office, 4367 Headquarters Road, North Charleston, SC.

On Thursday, November 7, 2019 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.

This municipal election will be held under the new rules for providing Photo ID at the polling place fixed by law in this county.

​The following precinct and polling place will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m on the date of the election:

​​Documents

• Statement of Intention of Candidacy Form
• Notice of General Election

Links

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

The Towns of Seabrook Island and Kiawah Island will co-host a “Meet the Candidates” event for the two candidates for the Charleston County Council District 9 Republican Primary, Joe Qualey and Jenny Costa Honeycutt. The event will take place on Wednesday, May 30th, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, at the Kiawah Island Municipal Center (4475 Betsy Kerrison Parkway).

Meet the Candidates Event Schedule

• 1:00 – 1:30 PM – Candidate meet and greet
• 1:30 – 1:40 PM – Candidate introductions (5 minutes each)
• 1:40 – 2:40 PM – Candidate Q&A with Mayors Ciancio & Weaver
• 2:40 – 3:00 PM – Wrap up and final meet and greet opportunity

During the Q&A session, Mayor Ron Ciancio of Seabrook Island and Mayor Craig Weaver of Kiawah Island will be asking the candidates a series of questions on behalf of residents of both jurisdictions. Any resident who wishes to suggest a question for the candidates may do so in advance of the meeting. Questions should be submitted no later than Monday, May 21st. Seabrook Island residents may send their questions to jcronin@townofseabrookisland.org.

The Towns of Seabrook Island and Kiawah Island make up an important part of Charleston County Council's District 9 jurisdiction, and a good voter turnout can determine the election. The Republican primary election for the District 9 Council race will be held on Tuesday, June 12th. There is no Democrat primary for the District 9 Council race on June 12th.


Why Does This June 12 Primary Election Matter?

1. If the Republican nominee for County Council's District 9 wins election in November, she or he will vote for the next four years on all county matters and issues affecting Seabrook Island and Kiawah Island, as well as the remainder of the district, including James Island, Folly Beach, and parts of West Ashley and Johns Island.
2. There are a number of very important county issues that affect and impact the residents of Seabrook Island and Kiawah Island, such as road safety and congestion, the delivery of public safety services, and the continued growth of Johns Island. These issues will demand attention during the next four-year term.
3. Historically, the services furnished by Charleston County to Kiawah and Seabrook Islands have not been commensurate to the proportion of the County’s revenue derived from our two communities.

Candidate Information

Joe Qualey (Incumbent)

• Website: www.qualey4council.com
• Phone: (843) 577-3434
• Email: jqualey@qualey4council.com
• Click here to watch a recent “Quintin's Close-Up” interview with Joe Qualey

Jenny Costa Honeycutt

• Website: www.honeycuttforcouncil.com
• Phone: (843) 259-1245
• Email: jenny@honeycuttforcouncil.com
• Click here to watch a recent “Quintin's Close-Up” interview with Jenny Honeycutt

How to Obtain an Absentee Ballot

All eligible voters have the opportunity to vote in the June 12 Republican primary, as well as the general election in November, with an absentee ballot. To request an absentee ballot, call (843) 744-8683, or submit written request for absentee ballot application to absentee@charlestoncounty.org.

Learn more at:
https://www.charlestoncounty.org/departments/bevr/absentee-voting.php.