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NOTICE: Voting Precinct change for School District 2 Bond Referendum on May 2, 2026 – Belton Annex voters will need to vote at First Baptist Church, 105 Brown Ave., Belton, SC 29627.

Public testing of election equipment on April 16th 10 am – 12 pm & 1 pm – 3:30 pm @ Main Office: 301 N. Main St., Anderson, SC 29621

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Conducting All Elections in Anderson County

The Board of Voter Registration and Elections is responsible for conducting all county, state, and federal elections that are held in Anderson County; to ensure that all elections are orderly, fair, and transparent.

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Conducting All Elections in Anderson County

The Board of Voter Registration and Elections is responsible for conducting all county, state, and federal elections that are held in Anderson County; to ensure that all elections are orderly, fair, and transparent.

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Who We Are & What We Do

The Board of Voter Registration and Elections is responsible for conducting all county, state, and federal elections that are held in Anderson County; to ensure that all elections are orderly, fair, and transparent. The Board also serves as a resource for election support for Municipal Election Commissions.

The seven-member Board of Voter Registration and Elections is appointed by the Governor upon the recommendation of the Anderson County Legislative Delegation. An Executive Director is appointed by the Board to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Board of Voter Registration and Elections.

The Board meets on the second Thursday of each quarter at 4:45 pm at the Board of Voter Registration and Elections Office, 301 N. Main St., Anderson, SC.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Conduct local, state, and federal elections:
    • Recruit and train poll managers
    • Prepare Election Definition and Voting System for voting
    • Election Results Tabulation
    • Educate citizens on the use of voting system
  • Serve as Absentee Precinct for all elections
  • Maintain database of all registered voters in Anderson County
  • Coordinate with outside Voter Registration Sites
  • Petition Verification
  • Public Relations:
    • Keep citizens of Anderson County up to date on all Election News
    • Speak to civic groups, students, etc. about election procedures (See Outreach Under Voter Registration)

 

Elections & Candidate Filing

Election Officials are your trusted source for Election information.

Elections & Candidate Filing

Election Officials are your trusted source for Election information.

Elections

In order to vote in an upcoming election, residents must register to vote 30 days prior to the election.
Precincts are open from 7:00 am until 7:00 pm on all Election Days.

 

More information about registering and voting in Anderson County can be obtained from:

Anderson County Board of Voter Registration and Elections
Phone: (864)260-4035
Email: acvote@andersoncountysc.org

Candidates/Candidate Filing

The most updated version of all Candidates who have filed for General, Primary, Special and/or Municipal Elections is available at CANDIDATE TRACKING

To see election results, visit General and Primary Election Results Prior to 2022 or Voter History.

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Election Information Documents
2026 Elections Calendar Ballot Challenge Notice How to Vote

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School Candidate Qualification Form Statement of Intention of Candidacy Nonpartisan Statement of Intention of Candidacy & Party Pledge (Partisan)

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Voter Registration

Voter Registration

How to Register

Register Online – Click here for online voter registration

  • Requires S.C. Driver’s License or DMV ID
  • If you have moved, you must first update your residence address with DMV

 

Register by Mail, E-mail, Fax

  • Download a Voter Registration Form, complete it, and return it to the Board of Registration and Elections Office
    • Mailed: P.O. Box 8002 Anderson, SC 29622
    • Faxed: (864)260-4203
    • Emailed: acvote@andersoncountysc.org (must provide signature)

 

Register In-Person

  • Visit the Board of Registrations and Elections located at 301 N. Main St. Anderson, SC 29621
  • You can also register while receiving services at various agencies including the Department of Motor Vehicles.
    • State and federal laws, including the Motor Voter Act, dictate that the S.C. Department of Public Safety’s Division of Motor Vehicles must offer voter registration to all citizens. Other agencies also mandated to offer voter registration include military recruitment stations and various other federal and state offices.

 

Based on state and federal law, each eligible applicant is registered within the proper precinct and various single-member districts. After application is received at the Board of Registration and Elections, you will receive a voter registration certificate confirming that your voter registration application has been approved and processed. Click here to verify your registration online. Please contact the Board of Voter Registration and Elections Office by calling (864) 260-4035 or by sending an email to acvote@andersoncountysc.org if you do not receive this certificate.

 

Who can Register

In order to vote, South Carolina law requires one must first register to vote at least 30 days prior to the election. To be eligible to register in South Carolina you MUST:

  • be a United States citizen
  • be at least eighteen years old on or before the next election

During the General Election year, 17-year olds who will be 18 years of age on or before the date of the General Election, may register to vote prior to his/her 18th birthday. They may also participate in the primary elections prior to the General Election once registered.

  • be a resident of South Carolina in the county and precinct in which you are registering
  • not be under a court order declaring you mentally incompetent
  • not be confined in any public prison resulting from a conviction of a crime
  • have never been convicted of a felony or offense against the election laws OR if previously convicted, have served the entire sentence, including probation or parole, or have received a pardon for the conviction.

You may view your Voter Registration Information at any time online to find your Voter Registration Number, Polling Location, and Voting Districts (if your residence address is correct).

Military and Overseas Citizens (UOCAVA) Voters

Federal law requires states to provide military and overseas citizens with special procedures to help facilitate voter registration and absentee voting by these citizens. The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) covers:

  • members of the United States Uniformed Services and Merchant Marine;
  • their family members; and
  • United States citizens residing outside the United States.

Click here: UOCAVA Voters

Click here: Federal Voter Assistance Program

Click here: Federal Post Card Application

 

Voter Services & Election Outreach

The Anderson County Board of Voter Registration and Elections participates and conducts outreach events for its citizens.

Please take a moment to fill out the following form. A staff member will review and respond to your request as soon as possible. Event requests are not guaranteed and are contingent upon staff and resource availability. If you have any questions, please contact the office.

Phone: 864-260-4035

Email: acvote@andersoncountysc.org

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Election Workers

Serve your community as an Election Worker! Help ensure smooth, fair elections while meeting neighbors and engaging in the Electoral process.

  • Anderson County seeks qualified Poll Workers to staff precincts throughout the county on Election Day.
  • Poll Managers earn up to $135 and Clerks of the Precinct earn up to $195 per election. Join us and make a difference!

Election Workers

Serve your community as an Election Worker! Help ensure smooth, fair elections while meeting neighbors and engaging in the Electoral process.

  • Anderson County seeks qualified Poll Workers to staff precincts throughout the county on Election Day.
  • Poll Managers earn up to $135 and Clerks of the Precinct earn up to $195 per election. Join us and make a difference!

Poll Worker Responsibilities

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Poll Managers Handbook

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Election Worker Application

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Early Voting Worker Application

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Schedule of Elections

Election NameEarly Voting and Election DatesLast Day To Register To Vote In Upcoming ElectionLegal NoticeTesting NoticeHoursLocationsCertification Date
Early Voting for West Pelzer Special Election Unexpired Council SeatApril 6, 2026 - April 17, 2026March 22, 2026Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday.301 N. Main St. Anderson, SC 29621
West Pelzer Special Election for Unexpired Council SeatApril 21, 2026March 22, 2026Opens at 7:00 a.m. Closes at 7:00 p.m.West Pelzer Fire DepartmentApril 23, 2026 - 301 N. Main St. Anderson, SC 29621 @10:30 a.m.
Early Voting for School District 2 Bond ReferendumApril 20, 2026 - May 1, 2026April 2, 2026Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday.301 N. Main St. Anderson, SC 29621May 4, 2026 - 301 N. Main St. Anderson, SC 29621 @10:00am
School District 2 Bond ReferendumMay 2, 2026April 2, 2026Opens at 7:00 a.m. Closes at 7:00 p.m.Barker's Creek - McAdams, Belton, Broadway, Cedar Grove, Chiquola Mill, Craytonville, Friendship, High Point, Honea Path, Neal's Creek, Rock Spring, Shirley's Store, Toney Creek, Wright's School, Belton Annex (First Baptist Church)May 4, 2026 - 301 N. Main St. Anderson, SC 29621 @10:00am
Early Voting for June PrimariesMay 26, 2026 - June 5, 2026May 10, 2026Tuesday - Saturday 8:30am-5:00pm - Closed Sundays.301 N. Main St. Anderson, SC 29621, Pendleton Library, Powdersville Library, Watkins Center Honea Path
June PrimariesJune 9, 2026May 10, 2026Opens at 7:00 a.m. Closes at 7:00 p.m.All Polling Locations openJune 11, 2026 - 301 N. Main St. Anderson, SC 29621 at 10am
Early Voting June Primaries Runoff if necessaryJune 17, 18, 19, 2026May 10, 2026Monday - Saturday 8:30am-5:00pm - Closed Sundays.301 N. Main St. Anderson, SC 29621
June Primaries Runoff is necessaryJune 23, 2026May 10, 2026Opens at 7:00 a.m. Closes at 7:00 p.mAll Polling LocationsJune 25, 2026 - 301 N. Main St. Anderson, SC 29621 @ 10am
Early Voting General ElectionOctober 19, 2026 - October 30, 2026October 4, 2026Monday - Saturday 8:30am-6:00pm - Closed Sundays.Main Office: 301 N. Main St. Anderson, SC. 29621 -Powdersville Library: 4 Civic Ct, Powdersville, SC 29642 -Pendleton Library: 650 S. Mechanic St. Pendleton, SC 29670 -Watkins Center: 204 S. Main St. Honea Path, SC 29654
General ElectionNovember 3, 2026October 4, 2026Opens at 7:00 a.m. Closes at 7:00 p.mAll Polling Locations openNovember 6, 2026 - 301 N. Main St. Anderson, SC 29621 @ 10am

Board Meetings

Board meetings are scheduled for the 2nd Thursday of each quarter at 4:45 pm,
at the Board of Voter Registration & Elections for Anderson County Office at
301 N. Main St., Anderson.

Upcoming Board Meeting Dates:

April 09, 2026 @ 4:45 pm

April 23, 2026 @ 10:30 am

Board Meeting Agendas and Minutes

Upcoming Meeting Agenda
Agenda for School District 3 Bond Referendum Canvassing Agenda January 2026 AgendaSpecialCalledMeeting 12 11 2025 (002) Canvas Hearing 11 06 2025 AgendaforBoardMeeting10 9 2025 Agenda for Board Meeting 08 14 2025 Agenda for Board Meeting 4-10-2025 Agenda for Board Meeting1-23-2025 Agenda for Commission meeting 10 10 2024 Agenda for Commission meeting 07 25 24 Agenda for Board Meeting 04 11 2024 Agenda for REP PPP 2024 Canvassing hearing

Previous Agendas and Approved Minutes
Agenda for REP PPP 2024 Canvassing hearing Agenda for DEMPPP 2024 Canvassing hearing October 13,2022 Board Meeting August 25,2022 Board Meeting April 14,2022 Board Meeting October 14,2021 Board Meeting August 2021 Board Meeting January 13,2021 Board Meeting

Board Members

Harold Gilbert

Chairman

District At-Large

(864) 245-0194

84 Oleander Dr. Anderson, S.C. 29621

Karen Claflin

Vice Chair

District At-Large

(864) 958-3179

240 Fairplay Rd PO Box 303 Townville, SC 29689

Rhonda C. Seymore

Secretary

District 1

(864)556-5538

103 Harvesters Walk Anderson, SC 29621

Jean T. Holloway

District 2

(864) 338-0219

1100 Green Willow Trl Anderson, SC 29621

Peggy Taylor

District 3

(864) 353-8741

4700 Abbeville Highway Anderson, SC 29624

John Bowers

District 5

(407) 928-3344

1704 Bolt Dr Anderson, SC 29621

Vacant

District 4

Contact Registration and Elections

Laura R. Booth
Director
(864) 260-4035
acvote@andersoncountysc.org
(864) 260-4203
Office Address

301 North Main Street, Anderson, SC 29621

Mailing Address

PO Box 8002, Anderson, SC 29622

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*Election Day Hours: 7am – 7pm

Early Voting is held two weeks prior to an election.  Dates, times and locations are announced prior to each election.

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Contact Registration and Elections
Laura R. Booth
Director
phone (864) 260-4035
email acvote@andersoncountysc.org
fax (864) 260-4203
Office Address

301 North Main Street, Anderson, SC 29621

Mailing Address

PO Box 8002, Anderson, SC 29622

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Hours of Service: Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

*Election Day Hours: 7am – 7pm

Early Voting is held two weeks prior to an election.  Dates, times and locations are announced prior to each election.