Voters will go the polls next Tuesday for the November 5 general election which includes deciding who will lead the future direction of the Country.
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.
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.
Amendment/Referendum
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.
Citizen voting, road tax referendum on ballot
Nov. 5 general election includes the following candidates:
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).
House/Senate
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. State House of Representatives, District 7 – Lee Gilreath ( Republican) or Hunter Savirino (Libertarian).
Other choices for Anderson County voters include:
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.
