The November 5 general election is less than two weeks away.
The general election includes a number of local and state offices and voters will also choose their preference for President and Vice-President of the Country.
Early Voting is underway through Nov. 2.
If you qualify to vote by paper absentee ballot, Friday, Oct. 25 is the deadline to request it from the county election office either by phone or in-person. Absentee ballots can not be requested by email.
You can also go to scvotes.gov for election information including viewing a sample ballot. From the website, you can print your sample ballot, make your decisions on each race/issue, and take it with you when you go to vote.
There is a State Constitutional Amendment regarding who can vote and Anderson County voters will decide if they want to approve a referendum for a one cent County Transportation SalesTax to provide funding to improve roads and bridges throughout the County.
Nov. 5 general election candidates include the following:
Voters can choose from the following for President and Vice President – Donald J Trump / JD Vance (Republican) or Kamala D Harris /Tim Walz (Democrat).
Other Presidential/VicePresidential candidates that are on the ballot include:
Randall A Terry/Stephen E Broden ( Constitution ), Cornel West / Melina Abdulla (United Citizens), Jill Stein / Rudolph Butch Ware (Green), Chase Oliver / Mike ter Maat (Libertarian), Claudia De La Cruz / Karina Garcia (Workers)
For the U.S. House of Representatives, District 3 seat – Voters have the choice of Sheri Biggs (Republican) or Bryon L Best (Democrat).
Republican incumbent Mike Gambrell is running unopposed for the State Senate, District 4 seat.
State Senate, District 3 – Incumbent Richard Cash (Republican) is facing opposition by Jessicka Spearman (Democrat).
State House of Representatives, District 9 – Blake Sanders (Republican) is running unopposed.
State House of Representatives, District 1 incumbent Thomas Beach (Republican) is running unopposed.
Other choices for Anderson County voters include:
State House of Representatives, District 7 – Lee Gilreath ( Republican) or Hunter Savirino (Libertarian).
The following are running unopposed: Solicitor Circuit 10 – Micah Black (Republican); Sheriff – Chad McBride (Republican); Clerk of Court – C Reena Thomason (Republican ; Coroner – Greg L Shore (Republican); Auditor – John Benca (Republican); County Treasurer – Jason P Phillips (Republican); County Council, District 7 – M Cindy Wilson (Republican).
Other offices on local ballots include:
Soil and Water District Commission – Jay P Copelan.
School Trustee District 1 Area 2 – Mike Wilson; School Trustee District 1 Area 6 – Brenda Sims Ellison.
School Trustee District 1 Area 3 – Incumbent David Moochie Merritt is facing a challenge by John JC Neel.
Fire District Commissioner, Piedmont Public Service Area for Anderson and Greenville Counties- Running for a nonpartisan seat on the PPSA are Beth Owens Dickson, Jackson P Lollis, Rudy Rhodes; Charlene E Spelts and Tracy Stephens.
Williamston – Incumbent Mayor Rockey Burgess has no opposition. Ward Four Council – Incumbent Chris Alexander has no opposition.
Williamston voters will also decide between Incumbent Tabatha Austin and David Rogers for the Ward Three Council seat.
