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South Carolina · Spotlight county · Nov. 3, 2026

York County, SC

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Only eligible, registered voters may vote. Who can vote in South Carolina. Hours checked Oct. 4, 2026 from official sources.

Every race and candidate on the York County ballot, from official lists.

For voters in Rock Hill, Fort Mill, Tega Cay, Clover, York, Lake Wylie and the rest of York County. Some races depend on where you live; your official sample ballot shows exactly which ones are yours.

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15 days to Election Day
Early voting is open now, until 6 p.m.Vote at any early voting site. Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Only eligible, registered voters may vote. Who can vote in South Carolina. Hours checked Oct. 4, 2026 from official sources.

Key Dates

October 4, 2026Voter registration deadline
Oct 19–31, 2026Early voting
October 23, 2026Last day to apply for an absentee ballot (5 p.m.)
November 3, 2026Election Day (polls open 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.)

Source: South Carolina State Election Commission

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Federal

On every York County ballot (all of York County is in U.S. House District 5)
2026 General Election · 6-year term

U.S. Senate

One of the state's two members of the U.S. Senate. Senators vote on federal laws, confirm federal judges and cabinet officials, and approve treaties.

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2026 General Election · 2-year term

U.S. House of Representatives, District 5

A member of the U.S. House of Representatives for one congressional district. House members vote on federal laws and must start all tax and spending bills.

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Statewide Offices

On every South Carolina ballot
2026 General Election · 4-year term

Governor and Lieutenant Governor

The governor is South Carolina's chief executive: signs or vetoes bills, can veto individual items in the state budget, and appoints many state officials. Candidates for governor and lieutenant governor run together on one ticket, so one vote elects both. The lieutenant governor is first in line to succeed the governor.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Secretary of State

Registers businesses, charities and trademarks, and keeps official state records. In South Carolina, elections are run by the State Election Commission, not the Secretary of State.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

State Treasurer

Manages and invests state money, oversees the state's debt, and runs programs such as unclaimed property and the state's college savings plan.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Attorney General

South Carolina's chief legal officer and prosecutor. Represents the state in court, prosecutes some criminal cases, and issues legal opinions to state and local officials.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Comptroller General

The state's chief accountant. Keeps the state's books, processes state payments, and reports on the state's finances.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

State Superintendent of Education

Leads the South Carolina Department of Education, which oversees public schools, state testing and the rules for school funding.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

Commissioner of Agriculture

Leads the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, which promotes farming and inspects food, fuel, scales and pumps.

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State Legislature

Depends on where you live
2026 General Election · Remainder of an unexpired term

State Senate District 15 (Unexpired Term)

A member of the South Carolina Senate. State senators write and vote on state laws and the state budget. This special election fills the rest of a term left open before it ended. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House of Representatives, District 26

A member of the South Carolina House of Representatives. State representatives write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House of Representatives, District 29

A member of the South Carolina House of Representatives. State representatives write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House of Representatives, District 43

A member of the South Carolina House of Representatives. State representatives write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House of Representatives, District 46

A member of the South Carolina House of Representatives. State representatives write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House of Representatives, District 47

A member of the South Carolina House of Representatives. State representatives write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House of Representatives, District 48

A member of the South Carolina House of Representatives. State representatives write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House of Representatives, District 49

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A member of the South Carolina House of Representatives. State representatives write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 2-year term

State House of Representatives, District 66

A member of the South Carolina House of Representatives. State representatives write and vote on state laws and the state budget. Only voters in this district vote in this race.

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York County

Probate judge and soil and water seats are countywide; council and watershed seats depend on where you live
2026 General Election · 4-year term

York County Probate Judge

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

Handles wills, estates, guardianships and involuntary commitments in York County, and issues marriage licenses.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

York County Council, District 3

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A member of York County Council, which sets the county budget and tax rate and oversees county services. Only voters in this council district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

York County Council, District 4

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A member of York County Council, which sets the county budget and tax rate and oversees county services. Only voters in this council district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election · 4-year term

York County Council, District 7

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A member of York County Council, which sets the county budget and tax rate and oversees county services. Only voters in this council district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

York Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioner

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

Helps York County landowners and communities protect soil and water resources. The seat is nonpartisan.

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2026 General Election

Watershed Conservation District, Fishing Creek

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

Oversees flood-control and conservation work in one watershed. The seat is nonpartisan. Only voters who live in this watershed district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Watershed Conservation District, Tinker's Creek

Oversees flood-control and conservation work in one watershed. The seat is nonpartisan. Only voters who live in this watershed district vote in this race.

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School Boards

Nonpartisan; depends on your school district
2026 General Election

Clover School District Trustee At-Large

A seat on the Clover School District Board of Trustees, which sets district policy and the budget and hires the superintendent. The race is nonpartisan. Only voters who live in the school district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Clover School District Trustee Seat 1

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A seat on the Clover School District Board of Trustees, which sets district policy and the budget and hires the superintendent. The race is nonpartisan. Only voters who live in the school district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Clover School District Trustee Seat 2

A seat on the Clover School District Board of Trustees, which sets district policy and the budget and hires the superintendent. The race is nonpartisan. Only voters who live in the school district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Clover School District Trustee Seat 5

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A seat on the Clover School District Board of Trustees, which sets district policy and the budget and hires the superintendent. The race is nonpartisan. Only voters who live in the school district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Fort Mill School District Trustees

A seat on the Fort Mill School District Board of Trustees, which sets district policy and the budget and hires the superintendent. The race is nonpartisan. Only voters who live in the school district vote in this race.

Vote for up to 4. 4 seats are on the ballot.

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2026 General Election

Rock Hill School District Trustee At-Large

A seat on the Rock Hill School District Board of Trustees, which sets district policy and the budget and hires the superintendent. The race is nonpartisan. Only voters who live in the school district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Rock Hill School District Trustee Seat 2

A seat on the Rock Hill School District Board of Trustees, which sets district policy and the budget and hires the superintendent. The race is nonpartisan. Only voters who live in the school district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

Rock Hill School District Trustee Seat 4

A seat on the Rock Hill School District Board of Trustees, which sets district policy and the budget and hires the superintendent. The race is nonpartisan. Only voters who live in the school district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

York School District Trustee At-Large

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A seat on the York School District Board of Trustees, which sets district policy and the budget and hires the superintendent. The race is nonpartisan. Only voters who live in the school district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

York School District Trustee Seat 2

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A seat on the York School District Board of Trustees, which sets district policy and the budget and hires the superintendent. The race is nonpartisan. Only voters who live in the school district vote in this race.

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2026 General Election

York School District Trustee Seat 4

Unopposed Only one candidate is certified for this race.

A seat on the York School District Board of Trustees, which sets district policy and the budget and hires the superintendent. The race is nonpartisan. Only voters who live in the school district vote in this race.

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Ballot Questions

There are no statewide constitutional amendments and no York County questions on the Nov. 3 ballot.

Source: official referendum list.

Where and When to Vote

Early voting

Monday, Oct. 19, to Saturday, Oct. 31, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Closed Sundays. Any York County voter may use any of the six early voting centers. Early voting centers are different from Election Day polling places.

  • Fire Training Center of York County
    2500 McFarland Rd, York, SC 29745 · Map
  • Imagine Church of the Carolinas
    5501 State Hwy 55 E, Clover, SC 29710 · Map
  • Holiday Inn at the Galleria Mall
    503 Galleria Blvd, Rock Hill, SC 29730 · Map
  • Clinton College - Library
    1029 Crawford Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29730 · Map
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  • Carolinas Cornerstone Church
    1790 Gardendale Rd, Fort Mill, SC 29708 · Map
  • YMCA Fort Mill at The Complex
    971 Tom Hall St, Fort Mill, SC 29715 · Map

Source: York County early voting poster.

Election Day

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., at your assigned precinct polling place. If you are in line at 7 p.m., you may vote. Three precincts moved this year: Mt. Holly votes at Saluda Trail Middle School, Tools Fork at Adnah Methodist Church Family Life Center, and Hollis Lakes at Ebinport Elementary School.

Registration deadlines

  • In person: closed Friday, Oct. 2, at 5 p.m.
  • Online at scVOTES.gov: Sunday, Oct. 4, at 11:59 p.m.
  • By mail: application postmarked by Monday, Oct. 5.

Absentee (mail) voting

  • South Carolina allows absentee voting for listed reasons, including age 65 or older, disability, work, caring for someone, military service, or being away from the county.
  • Apply by 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23. Your ballot must reach the county office by 7 p.m. on Election Day.
  • A witness age 18 or older must sign the return envelope.

Bring one photo ID

  • S.C. driver's license (standard or REAL ID)
  • S.C. DMV ID card, including REAL ID and concealed weapons permit
  • S.C. voter registration card with photo
  • Federal military ID, including VA benefits card
  • U.S. passport book or passport card

No photo ID? It is free from the DMV or the county elections office. If something keeps you from getting one, bring your paper voter registration card, sign an affidavit at the polls and vote a provisional ballot.

Official links

Board of Voter Registration and Elections of York County: (803) 684-1242, elections@yorkcountysc.gov, 6 S. Congress St., Suite 1201, York, SC 29745.

Sources

Candidates appear as listed on the official candidate list; write-in candidates are not shown. Party labels are those on the ballot. Checked Oct. 4, 2026.

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