About Charleston County Board of Voter Registration & Elections

Mission Statement: To conduct orderly, fair, and legal elections

The Charleston County Board of Voter Registration & Elections is responsible for conducting all county, state, and federal elections that are held in Charleston County. The Board also serves as a resource for election support for Municipal Election Commissions.

The nine-member Charleston County Board of Voter Registration & Elections is appointed by the Governor upon the recommendation of the Charleston County Legislative Delegation. An Executive Director is appointed by the Board to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Charleston County Board of Voter Registration & Elections Office.

The Board meets at the Charleston County Board of Voter Registration & Elections Office, 4340 Corporate Rd North Charleston, SC 29405. See meeting schedule and agenda below.

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 Charleston County
• Coordinate with more than 20 outside Voter Registration Sites
• Petition Verification
• Public Relations:
  • Keep citizens of Charleston County up to date on all Election News
• Speak to civic groups, students, etc. about election procedures