Municipal Elections 2023

Municipal Elections 2023

It’s not too early to prepare for the November 7, 2023 Municipal Elections  
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Voting

Here’s why it’s IMPORTANT that you prepare for and vote in your Municipal Elections — elections for Mayor, County Council and School Board Members. 

  1. When turnout is low: Results are less representative of income, age, and ethnicity of the community.
  2. Local elections have a major impact on your community and daily life.
  • The amount you pay in property taxes or rent.
  • Where housing, schools, and playgrounds are built.
  • Where your city sets its priorities. 

To read more about “What Does a City Council Do?” and reasons why you should vote in local elections, click here.

Statistics about voters in local elections (the following information can be found here.)

  • Affluent voters have 30-50 percent higher turnout in local elections than low-income voters.
  • Those 65+ are seven times more likely to vote in local elections than voters aged 18-34.
  • White voter turnout is 20 percent higher in local elections than non-white voters. 

How do these statistics impact YOU?

  • Local elected officials and policy are disproportionately influenced by older affluent white voters
  • Our representative democracy and the effectiveness of local governments is undermined.
  • Recent research found that less representative elections contribute to poorer outcomes for minorities, including uneven prioritization of public spending.  

Information about the upcoming 2023 Municipal Elections

Prepared by the Pickens County Board of Voter Registration and Elections. Voting

  • Municipal Counties: list of seats that are up for election and that will be decided upon by YOUR VOTE on November 7, 2023.
  • Information on the need of  Poll Workers in several counties.
  • Ready to Vote? Are you eligible? This information and more on eligibility, how to register to vote, update registration information, verify your registration and find your polling place may be found at VOTE411.ORG or SCVOTES.GOV.
  • Important dates to remember – you must be registered no later than Sunday, October 8, 2023 to VOTE on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.

Early Voting for Nov. 7th, 2023 - Municipal Elections

VOTE early or on November 7, 2023. VOTING IS YOUR RIGHT! YOUR VOTE MATTERS!