‘Tis the season again for local elections as filing is open now or soon for municipal candidates who want to serve as mayor or on the local council in 14 Charleston County communities. The general election is Nov. 4.
“Local elections often have the lowest turnout, but they have a big impact on our everyday lives,” said Isaac Cramer, executive director of the Charleston County Board of Voter Registration and Elections. “The leaders chosen in these elections make decisions about things like public safety, roads and neighborhood development.
“At our office, we work every day to ensure local elections are secure, fair and accessible, so every voter can have confidence that their voice matters.”
In Charleston, candidates interested in the city’s six even-numbered council seats have until Aug. 18 to file with Cramer’s office. Odd-numbered seats and the mayor’s office are up again in 2027. Among those who have filed as of Aug. 6 are:
- District 2: Incumbent Kevin Shealy said he would file for reelection.
- District 4: Longtime incumbent Robert Mitchell, will face nonprofit executive Aaron Polkey in this peninsular seat.
- District 6: Veteran incumbent William Dudley Gregorie is seeking reelection.
- District 8: Four-term incumbent Mike Seekings is seeking reelection.
- District 10: Incumbent Stephen Bowden told the Charleston City Paper he is running for reelection.
- District 12: Nonprofit CEO Leslie Skardon and 20-year resident Deanna Miller, both of James Island, have announced they plan to run for the seat. Incumbent Caroline Parker could not be reached for comment.
In Mount Pleasant, candidates for mayor and four council seats also must file by noon Aug. 18. Incumbent Will Haynie announced earlier in the summer that he would run for reelection. As of press time, only Mount Pleasant resident Irvin E. Evans III had filed for the position. No council candidates filed yet.
Other area elections
- Awendaw: Filing is Aug. 18 to Sept. 2 for mayor and three council seats.
- Folly Beach: Filing is Aug. 22 to Sept. 5 for mayor and three council seats.
- Hollywood: Filing for three council seats closes Aug. 18.
- Isle of Palms: Filing opens Aug. 29 and closes Sept. 8 for mayor and four council seats.
- James Island: Filing opens Aug. 12 and closes Aug. 25 for three council seats.
- Kiawah Island: Filing closes Sept. 2 for mayor and two council seats.
- Lincolnville: Filing opens Aug. 11 and closes Aug. 22 for mayor and three council seats.
- McClellanville: Filing is open through Aug. 15 for mayor and four seats on town council.
- Meggett: Filing closes Aug. 29 for two council seats.
- Ravenel: Filing opens Aug. 11 and closes Aug. 22 for three council seats.
- Rockville: Filing closes Sept. 2 for mayor and four council seats.
- Seabrook Island: Filing closes Sept. 5 for mayor and four council seats.
- Sullivan’s Island: Filing closes Aug. 21 for mayor and three council seats.
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