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Statewide Special Republican Primary U.S. Senate
Statewide Special Republican Primary U.S. Senate
Precincts Involved
Notices
Other Information
Election Date: August 11, 2026
Runoff Date: August 25, 2026 (if needed)
Winners are Determined by: Majority
Eligibility:
To vote in the August 11 Special Republican Primary, you must:
- Be registered to vote in Cherokee County at least 30 days before the election.
- Be 18 years old on or before Election Day.
Who Can Vote?
Based on the South Carolina State Election Commission's interpretation of South Carolina election law:
✅ Eligible to vote:
- Voters who participated in the 2026 June Republican Primary, or
- Voters who did not vote in either party's June primary.
❌ Not eligible to vote:
- Voters who participated in the 2026 June Democratic Primary.
The South Carolina State Election Commission's determination is based on South Carolina election laws governing voter participation in political party primaries.
Voter Registration Deadlines for New Voters
- July 10, 2026 by 5:00pm (In Person)
- July 12, 2026 @ 11:59pm (fax, email or online via SCVotes.gov)
- July 13, 2026 (Postmarked via Mail-in Application)
Deadline to request and receive absentee by mail application
- Friday, July 31, 2026 by 5:00pm
Early Vote Hours: Wednesday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
- First Day to Early Vote is Wednesday, August 5, 2026
- Last Day to Early Vote is Friday, August 7, 2026
Runoff Early Vote Hours
- First Day Wednesday, August 19, 2026
- Last Day Friday, August 21, 2026
Election Day Precincts
These Precincts and Polling Locations will be open on Election Day from 7am to 7pm.
**Grassy Pond Precinct is TEMPORARILY moving from Grassy Pond Elementary (1146 Boiling Springs Hwy) to Grassy Pond Church @ 254 Grassy Pond Rd. This is ONLY for this election date and any necessary runoff. All future elections for Grassy Pond Precinct will be held at Grassy Pond Elementary.
| # | PRECINCT NAME | POLLING PLACE | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allens | Corinth School | 128 Corinth School |
| 2 | Alma | Alma School Building | 213 Alma St |
| 3 | Antioch/Kings Creek | Antioch Comm. Build. | 339 Antioch Rd. |
| 4 | Ashworth | Cherokee Creek Baptist Church | 532 Buck Shoals Rd. |
| 5 | Blacksburg Ward 1 | Blacksburg Museum | 100 N Shelby St |
| 6 | Blacksburg Ward 2 | Broad River Church | 419 W. Cherokee St. |
| 10 | Draytonville | Draytonville School | 2372 Wilkinsville Rd. |
| 11 | Ezells/Butlers | Crestview Baptist Church | 153 Daniel Morgan School Rd |
| 12 | Gaffney Ward 1 | Cherokee Admin Building | 110 Railroad Ave |
| 13 | Gaffney Ward 2 | Beltline Center Act. | 125 Beltline Rd. |
| 14 | Gaffney Ward 3 | Gaffney Middle School | 805 E. Frederick St. |
| 15 | Gaffney Ward 4 | Limestone St. Pres. Church | 109 S. Limestone St. |
| 16 | Gaffney Ward 5 | Central Baptist Church | 500 E. Montgomery St. |
| 17 | Gaffney Ward 6 | Southside Baptist Church | 204 W. O'Neal St. |
| 18 | Grassy Pond** | Grassy Pond Church | 254 Grassy Pond Road |
| 19 | Goucher/Thicketty | Goucher Baptist Church | 415 Goucher Creek Rd |
| 20 | Holly Grove/Buffalo | Mt. Paran Church | 105 Mt. Paran Rd. |
| 21 | Limestone Mill | Cherokee Ave. Baptist Church | 805 Cherokee Avenue |
| 22 | Littlejohn/Sarratts | Rehoboth Church | 110 Rehoboth Rd. |
| 23 | Macedonia | Macedonia Fire Dept. | 337 Macedonia Rd. |
| 24 | Morgan | Stateline Baptist Church | 1328 Stateline Rd |
| 25 | Musgrove | Old Broad River Electric | 811 Hamrick St. |
| 26 | 99/Cherokee Falls | CKC Fire Dept. | 984 Old Chester Rd. |
| 27 | Pleasant Grove | New Harvest Church of God | 120 Boiling Spgs. Hwy. |
| 28 | Pleasant Meadows | West End Baptist Church Gym | 400 Overbrook Drive |
| 30 | Timber Ridge | Corinth Fire Dept. | 484 Corinth Rd. |
| 31 | White Plains | White Plains Church | 205 Soapstone Rd. |
| 32 | Wilkinsville/Metcalf | DMW Fire Dept. | 538 McKowns Mt. Rd. |
| 33 | Woods | Grassy Pond Church | 254 Grassy Pond Road |
Events are open to the public and are located at the Cherokee County Board of Voter Registration and Elections.
| DEADLINE TO FILE A PROTEST | Monday, August 17, 2026 at 12 Noon RUN OFF - Monday, August 31, 2026 @ Noon |
| CANVASS PROVISIONAL BALLOT HEARING & RESULTS CERTIFICATION | Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 9:00am RUN OFF - Thursday, August 27, 2026 @ 9:00am |
| **ELECTION DAY** VOTE AT YOUR REGISTERED POLLING LOCATION | Tuesday, August 11, 2026 - 7:00am to 7:00pm RUN OFF - Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 7:00am to 7:00pm |
| EARLY VOTING | August 5, 2026 until August 7, 2026 -- Wednesday-Friday 8:30-5:00pm RUN OFF - August 19, 2026, until August 21, 2026 - Wednesday-Friday 8:30-5:00pm |
| PUBLIC TEST - ABSENTEE BY-MAIL BALLOT TABULATOR | Beginning no sooner than Thursday, August 6, 2026 @ 9am until complete RUN OFF - Beginning no sooner than Thursday, August 20, 2026 @ 9am until complete |
| PUBLIC TESTING & PREPARATION ELECTION DAY PRECINCT TABULATORS | Beginning no sooner than Wednesday, July 29, 2026 @ 9am until complete RUN OFF - Beginning no sooner than Friday, August 14, 2026 @ 9am until complete |
| CANDIDATE FILING | Noon, Tuesday, July 21, 2026 - Noon, Tuesday, July 28, 2026 |
| HAND COUNT AUDIT | Wednesday, August 12, 2026, @ 1:00pm RUN OFF - Wednesday, August 26, 2026 @ 1pm |
Statewide General Election
Statewide General Election
Precincts Involved
Notices
Other Information
Election Date: November 3, 2026
Runoff Date: November 17, 2026 (if needed)
Winners are Determined by: Plurality
Eligibility:
Federal, Statewide and Countywide Contest: Must be a Cherokee County registered voter.
- Governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, State House 29 and 30, Soil and Water Commission
- Cherokee County Auditor, Clerk of Court, Coroner, Probate Judge, Sheriff, and Treasurer.
Cherokee County Council Contest: Must be a Cherokee County registered voter AND a resident of districts 2, 5 and 7.
Thicketty Creek Watershed: Must be a Cherokee County registered voter AND a resident of Thicketty Creek Watershed District.
Voter Registration Deadlines for New Voters
- October 2, 2026 by 5:00pm (In Person)
- October 4, 2026 @ 11:59pm (fax, email or online via SCVotes.gov)
- October 5, 2026 (Postmarked via Mail-in Application)
Deadline to request and receive absentee by mail application
- Friday, October 23, 2026 by 5:00pm
Early Vote Hours: Monday-Saturday 8:30am-6:00pm
- First Day to Early Vote is Monday, October 19, 2026
- Last Day to Early Vote is Saturday, October 31, 2026
Election Day Precincts
These Precincts and Polling Locations will be open on Election Day from 7am to 7pm.
| # | Precinct Name | Polling Location | Polling Location Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allens | Corinth School | 128 Corinth School |
| 2 | Alma | Alma Old School Building | 213 Alma Street |
| 3 | Antioch/Kings Creek | Antioch Community Building | 339 Antioch Road |
| 4 | Ashworth | Cherokee Creek Baptist Church | 532 Buck Shoals Road |
| 5 | Blacksburg Ward 1 | Blacksburg Museum | 100 N Shelby Street |
| 6 | Blacksburg Ward 2 | Broad River Church | 419 West Cherokee Street |
| 10 | Draytonville | Draytonville Elementary School | 2372 Wilkinsville Road |
| 11 | Ezells/Butlers | Crestview Baptist Church | 153 Daniel Morgan School Road |
| 12 | Gaffney Ward 1 | Cherokee County Administration Building | 110 Railroad Avenue |
| 13 | Gaffney Ward 2 | Beltline Center Activity Building | 125 Beltline Road |
| 14 | Gaffney Ward 3 | Gaffney Middle School | 805 E. Frederick Street |
| 15 | Gaffney Ward 4 | Limestone St. Presbyterian Church | 109 South Limestone Street |
| 16 | Gaffney Ward 5 | Central Baptist Church | 500 East Montgomery Street |
| 17 | Gaffney Ward 6 | Southside Baptist Church | 204 West O'Neal Street |
| 19 | Goucher/Thicketty | Goucher Baptist Church | 415 Goucher Creek Road |
| 18 | Grassy Pond | Grassy Pond School | 1146 Boiling Springs Highway |
| 20 | Holly Grove/Buffalo | Mt. Paran Church | 105 Mt. Paran Road |
| 21 | Limestone Mill | Cherokee Avenue Baptist Church | 805 Cherokee Avenue |
| 22 | Littlejohn/Sarratts | Rehoboth Church | 110 Rehoboth Road |
| 23 | Macedonia | Macedonia Fire Dept. | 337 Macedonia Road |
| 24 | Morgan | Stateline Baptist Church | 1328 Stateline Road |
| 25 | Musgrove | Broad River Electric | 811 Hamrick Street |
| 26 | 99/Cherokee Falls | CKC Fire Dept. | 984 Old Chester Road |
| 27 | Pleasant Grove | New Harvest Church of God | 120 Boiling Springs Highway |
| 28 | Pleasant Meadows | West End Baptist Church | 400 Overbrook Drive |
| 30 | Timber Ridge | Corinth Fire Dept. | 484 Corinth Road |
| 31 | White Plains | White Plains Church | 205 Soapstone Road |
| 32 | Wilkinsville/Metcalf | DMW Fire Dept. | 538 McKowns Mountain Road |
| 33 | Woods | Grassy Pond Church | 254 Grassy Pond Road |
Events are open to the public and are located at the Cherokee County Board of Voter Registration and Elections.
| DEADLINE TO FILE A PROTEST | Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 7pm |
| CANVASS PROVISIONAL BALLOT HEARING & RESULTS CERTIFICATION | Friday, November 6, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. |
| **ELECTION DAY** VOTE AT YOUR REGISTERED POLLING LOCATION | Tuesday, November 3, 2026 - 7:00am to 7:00pm |
| Early Voting | October 19, 2026 until October 31, 2026 --- Monday-Saturday 8:30am-6:00pm |
| PUBLIC TEST - Central Count Scanners | TBA |
| PUBLIC TESTING & PREPARATION ELECTION DAY PRECINCT TABULATORS | TBA |
| CANDIDATE FILING SOIL AND WATER COMMISSION | Noon, Thursday, January 15, 2026 - Noon, Wednesday, July 15, 2026 |
| CANDIDATE FILING THICKETY CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT | Noon, Thursday, January 1, 2026 - Noon, Saturday, August 15, 2026 |
Previous Elections
Statewide Primary
Statewide Primary
Precincts Involved
Notices
Other Information
Election Date: June 9, 2026
Runoff Date: June 23, 2026 (if needed)
Winners are Determined by: Majority
Eligibility: Voters who will be 18 years old by Election Day and who have registered to vote in Cherokee County at least 30 days before the primary.
- THE PRIMARY ELECTION IS WHEN POLICTICAL PARTIES CHOOSE THEIR CANDIDATES FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION. NO ONE IS ELECTED DURING A PRIMARY.
- ALL REGISTERED VOTERS CAN VOTE IN A PRIMARY. SOUTH CAROLINA DOES NOT REGISTER VOTERS BY PARTY.
- AT THE POLLS, YOU WILL BE ASKED WHICH PARTY'S PRIMARY YOU WANT TO VOTE IN. YOU CAN ONLY CHOOSE ONE PARTY'S BALLOT. YOU WILL SEE ONLY THAT PARTY'S CANDIDATES AND/OR QUESTIONS. CANDIDATES AND/OR QUESTIONS FROM OTHER PARTIES WILL NOT APPEAR ON YOUR BALLOT.
- IF THERE IS A RUNOFF ELECTION, YOU MUST VOTE IN THE SAME PARTY'S RUNOFF AS YOU DID IN THE PRIMARY.
Voter Registration Deadlines for New Voters
- May 8, 2026 by 5:00pm (In Person)
- May 10, 2026 @ 11:59pm (fax, email or online via SCVotes.gov)
- May 11, 2026 (Postmarked via Mail-in Application)
Deadline to request and receive absentee by mail application
- Friday, May 29, 2026 by 5:00pm
Early Vote Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
- First Day to Early Vote is Tuesday, May 26, 2026
- Last Day to Early Vote is Friday, June 5, 2026
RUN OFF Early Vote Hours: Wednesday-Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm
- First Day to Early Vote is Wednesday, June 17, 2026
- Last Day to Early Vote is Thursday, June 18, 2026
- Closed Friday, June 19, 2026 for Juneteenth Holiday
Election Day Precincts
These Precincts and Polling Locations will be open on Election Day from 7am to 7pm.
| # | Precinct Name | Polling Location | Polling Location Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allens | Corinth School | 128 Corinth School |
| 2 | Alma | Alma Old School Building | 213 Alma Street |
| 3 | Antioch/Kings Creek | Antioch Community Building | 339 Antioch Road |
| 4 | Ashworth | Cherokee Creek Baptist Church | 532 Buck Shoals Road |
| 5 | Blacksburg Ward 1 | Blacksburg Museum | 100 N Shelby Street |
| 6 | Blacksburg Ward 2 | Broad River Church | 419 West Cherokee Street |
| 10 | Draytonville | Draytonville Elementary School | 2372 Wilkinsville Road |
| 11 | Ezells/Butlers | Crestview Baptist Church | 153 Daniel Morgan School Road |
| 12 | Gaffney Ward 1 | Cherokee County Administration Building | 110 Railroad Avenue |
| 13 | Gaffney Ward 2 | Beltline Center Activity Building | 125 Beltline Road |
| 14 | Gaffney Ward 3 | Gaffney Middle School | 805 E. Frederick Street |
| 15 | Gaffney Ward 4 | Limestone St. Presbyterian Church | 109 South Limestone Street |
| 16 | Gaffney Ward 5 | Central Baptist Church | 500 East Montgomery Street |
| 17 | Gaffney Ward 6 | Southside Baptist Church | 204 West O'Neal Street |
| 19 | Goucher/Thicketty | Goucher Baptist Church | 415 Goucher Creek Road |
| 18 | Grassy Pond | Grassy Pond School | 1146 Boiling Springs Highway |
| 20 | Holly Grove/Buffalo | Mt. Paran Church | 105 Mt. Paran Road |
| 21 | Limestone Mill | Cherokee Avenue Baptist Church | 805 Cherokee Avenue |
| 22 | Littlejohn/Sarratts | Rehoboth Church | 110 Rehoboth Road |
| 23 | Macedonia | Macedonia Fire Dept. | 337 Macedonia Road |
| 24 | Morgan | Stateline Baptist Church | 1328 Stateline Road |
| 25 | Musgrove | Broad River Electric | 811 Hamrick Street |
| 26 | 99/Cherokee Falls | CKC Fire Dept. | 984 Old Chester Road |
| 27 | Pleasant Grove | New Harvest Church of God | 120 Boiling Springs Highway |
| 28 | Pleasant Meadows | West End Baptist Church | 400 Overbrook Drive |
| 30 | Timber Ridge | Corinth Fire Dept. | 484 Corinth Road |
| 31 | White Plains | White Plains Church | 205 Soapstone Road |
| 32 | Wilkinsville/Metcalf | DMW Fire Dept. | 538 McKowns Mountain Road |
| 33 | Woods | Grassy Pond Church | 254 Grassy Pond Road |
Events are open to the public and are located at the Cherokee County Board of Voter Registration and Elections.
| DEADLINE TO FILE A PROTEST | Monday, June 15, 2026, at 12 noon |
| CANVASS PROVISIONAL BALLOT HEARING & RESULTS CERTIFICATION | Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. |
| HAND COUNT AUDIT | Wednesday, June 9, 2026 @ 1pm |
| **ELECTION DAY** VOTE AT YOUR REGISTERED POLLING LOCATION | Tuesday, June 9, 2026 - 7:00am to 7:00pm |
| EARLY VOTING | May 26, 2026 until June 5, 2026 --- Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00pm |
| PUBLIC TEST - ABSENTEE BY-MAIL BALLOT TABULATOR | Beginning no earlier than Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 8:30am, and will continue until complete |
| PUBLIC TESTING & PREPARATION ELECTION DAY PRECINCT TABULATORS | Beginning no sooner than 9:30am Monday, April 27, 2026 until complete |
| CANDIDATE FILING | Noon, Monday, March 16, 2026- Noon, Monday, March 30, 2026 |
City of Gaffney District 6 Special General
City of Gaffney District 6 Special General
Precincts Involved
Notices
Other Information
City of Gaffney District 6 (Unexpired Term)
Election Date: March 3, 2026
Runoff Date: March 17, 2026 (if needed)
Winners are Determined by: Majority
Eligibility:
Must be a Cherokee County registered voter AND a resident of City of Gaffney for at least 30 days prior to the election. Must live in City Council District 6.
Voter Registration Deadlines for New Voters
- January 30, 2026 by 5:00pm (In Person)
- February 1, 2026 @ 11:59pm (fax, email or online via SCVotes.gov)
- February 2, 2026 (Postmarked via Mail-in Application)
Deadline to request and receive absentee by mail application
- Friday, February 20, 2026, by 5:00pm
Early Vote Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
- First Day to Early Vote is February 17, 2026
- Last Day to Early Vote is February 27, 2026
Election Day Precincts
These Precincts and Polling Locations will be open on Election Day from 7am to 7pm.
**PLEASE NOTE: ELIGIBLE VOTERS OF CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 6 WITHIN GAFFNEY WARD 5 & 6 AND MUSGROVE WILL VOTE AT SOUTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH FOR THIS ELECTION ONLY AND ANY RUN-OFF ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ELECTION
| Precinct Number | Precinct Name | Polling Location | Polling Location Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Gaffney Ward 5 | Southside Baptist Church | 204 W. O'Neal St |
| 17 | Gaffney Ward 6 | Southside Baptist Church | 204 W. O'Neal St |
| 25 | Musgrove | Southside Baptist Church | 204 W. O'Neal St |
**Please visit www.scvotes.gov to confirm your precinct location, as there is always a possibility that precincts may be combined**
Events are open to the public and are located at the Cherokee County Board of Voter Registration and Elections.
| DEADLINE TO FILE A PROTEST | Thursday, March 5, 2026 @ 12 Noon |
| CANVASS PROVISIONAL BALLOT HEARING & RESULTS CERTIFICATION | Friday, March 6, 2026 @ 9am |
| HAND COUNT AUDIT | Wednesday, March 4, 2026 @ 1pm |
| **ELECTION DAY** VOTE AT YOUR REGISTERED POLLING LOCATION | Tuesday, March 3, 2026 7:00am-7:00pm VOTE AT YOUR COMBINED LOCATION: SOUTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH 204 W. O'NEAL ST |
| EARLY VOTING | February 17, 2026 - February 27, 2026, Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00pm |
| PUBLIC TEST - ABSENTEE BY-MAIL BALLOT TABULATOR | Beginning no sooner than 8:30am Thursday, February 26, 2026 until complete |
| PUBLIC TESTING & PREPARATION ELECTION DAY PRECINCT TABULATORS | Beginning no sooner than 9:30am Tuesday, January 14, 2026 until complete |
| CANDIDATE FILING | Opens December 19, 2025 @ 12:00 Noon Closes December 29, 2025 @ 12:00 Noon Closed December 24-26 for holidays & closed weekends |
County Council District 7 Special Primary
County Council District 7 Special Primary
Precincts Involved
Notices
Other Information
County Council District 7 (Unexpired Term)
Election Date: February 10, 2026
Runoff Date: February 24, 2026 (if needed)
Winners are Determined by: Majority
Eligibility:
Be a registered voter at your primary residence and reside within County Council District 7.
Voter Registration Deadlines for New Voters
- January 9, 2026 by 5:00pm (In Person)
- January 11, 2026 @ 11:59pm (fax, email or online via SCVotes.gov)
- January 12, 2026 (Postmarked via Mail-in Application)
Deadline to request and receive absentee by mail application
- Friday, January 30, 2026, by 5:00pm
Early Vote Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
- First Day to Early Vote is January 26, 2026
- Last Day to Early Vote is February 6, 2026
Election Day Precincts
These Precincts and Polling Locations will be open on Election Day from 7am to 7pm.
| Precinct Number | Precinct Name | Polling Location | Polling Location Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Antioch/Kings Creek | Antioch Community Building | 339 Antioch Rd |
| 5 | Blacksburg Ward 1 | Blacksburg Museum | 100 N Shelby St. |
| 6 | Blacksburg Ward 2 | Broad River Church | 419 W. Cherokee St. |
| 20 | Holly Grove/Buffalo | Mt. Paran Church | 105 Mt. Paran Road |
| 26 | 99/Cherokee Falls | CKC Fire Dept | 984 Old Chester Rd |
**Please visit www.scvotes.gov to confirm your precinct location, as there is always a possibility that precincts may be combined**
Events are open to the public and are located at the Cherokee County Board of Voter Registration and Elections.
| DEADLINE TO FILE A PROTEST | Monday, February 16, 2026 @ 12 Noon |
| CANVASS PROVISIONAL BALLOT HEARING & RESULTS CERTIFICATION | Thursday, February 12, 2026 @ 9am |
| HAND COUNT AUDIT | Wednesday, February 11, 2026 @ 1pm |
| **ELECTION DAY** VOTE AT YOUR REGISTERED POLLING LOCATION | Tuesday, February 10, 2026 7:00am-7:00pm |
| EARLY VOTING | January 26, 2026 - February 6, 2026, Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00pm |
| PUBLIC TEST - ABSENTEE BY-MAIL BALLOT TABULATOR | Beginning no earlier than Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 8:30am, and will continue until complete. |
| PUBLIC TESTING & PREPARATION ELECTION DAY PRECINCT TABULATORS | Beginning no earlier than Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at 9:30am, and will continue until complete. |
| CANDIDATE FILING | Opens December 12, 2025 @ 12:00 Noon Closes December 20, 2025 @ 12:00 Noon |
City of Chesnee Special General
City of Chesnee Special General
Precincts Involved
Notices
Other Information
City Council (1 seat)
Election Date: February 10, 2026
Runoff Date: February 24, 2026 (if needed)
Winners are Determined by: Plurality
Eligibility:
Must be a Cherokee County registered voter AND a resident of the City of Chesnee for at least 30 days prior to the election.
Voter Registration Deadlines for New Voters
- January 9, 2026 by 5:00pm (In Person)
- January 11, 2026 @ 11:59pm (fax, email or online via SCVotes.gov)
- January 12, 2026 (Postmarked via Mail-in Application)
Deadline to request and receive absentee by mail application
- Friday, January 30, 2026, by 5:00pm
Early Vote Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
- First Day to Early Vote is January 26, 2026
- Last Day to Early Vote is February 6, 2026
Election Day Precincts
These Precincts and Polling Locations will be open on Election Day from 7am to 7pm.
| Precinct Name | Polling Location | Polling Location Address |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan | Stateline Baptist Church | 1328 Stateline Road |
Events are open to the public and are located at the Cherokee County Board of Voter Registration and Elections.
| DEADLINE TO FILE A PROTEST | Thursday, February 12, 2026 @ 7pm |
| CANVASS PROVISIONAL BALLOT HEARING & RESULTS CERTIFICATION | Thursday, February 12, 2026 @ 9am |
| HAND COUNT AUDIT | Wednesday, February 11, 2026 @ 1pm |
| **ELECTION DAY** VOTE AT YOUR REGISTERED POLLING LOCATION | Tuesday, February 10, 2026 |
| EARLY VOTING | January 26, 2026 - February 6, 2026, Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00pm |
| PUBLIC TEST - ABSENTEE BY-MAIL BALLOT TABULATOR | Beginning no earlier than Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 8:30am, and will continue until complete. |
| PUBLIC TESTING & PREPARATION ELECTION DAY PRECINCT TABULATORS | Beginning no earlier than Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at 9:30am, and will continue until complete. |
| CANDIDATE FILING | Opens December 5, 2025 @ 12:00 Noon Closes December 15, 2025 @ 12:00 Noon |
Cherokee County District 7 Special General
Cherokee County District 7 Special General
Precincts Involved
Notices
Other Information
County Council District 7 (Unexpired Term)
Election Date: April 14, 2026
Runoff Date: April 28, 2026 (if needed)
Winners are Determined by: Plurality
Eligibility:
Must be a Cherokee County registered voter AND reside within County Council District 7.
Voter Registration Deadlines for New Voters
- March 13, 2026 by 5:00pm (In Person)
- March 15, 2026 @ 11:59pm (fax, email or online via SCVotes.gov)
- March 16, 2026 (Postmarked via Mail-in Application)
Deadline to request and receive absentee by mail application
- Friday, April 3, 2026 by 5:00pm
Early Vote Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
- First Day to Early Vote is March 30, 2026
- Last Day to Early Vote is April 10, 2026
Election Day Precincts
These Precincts and Polling Locations will be open on Election Day from 7am to 7pm.
| Precinct Number | Precinct Name | Polling Location | Polling Location Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Antioch/Kings Creek | Antioch Comm. Building | 339 Antioch Rd |
| 5 | Blacksburg Ward 1 | Blacksburg Museum | 100 N Shelby St |
| 6 | Blacksburg Ward 2 | Broad River Church | 419 W Cherokee St |
| 20 | Holly Grove/Buffalo | Mt Paran Church | 105 Mt Paran Rd |
| 26 | 99/Cherokee Falls | CKC Fire Dept | 984 Old Chester Rd |
Events are open to the public and are located at the Cherokee County Board of Voter Registration and Elections.
| DEADLINE TO FILE A PROTEST | Wednesday, April 22, 2026 @ 12 Noon |
| CANVASS PROVISIONAL BALLOT HEARING & RESULTS CERTIFICATION | Friday, April 17, 2026 @ 9am |
| HAND COUNT AUDIT | Wednesday, April 15, 2026 @ 1pm |
| **ELECTION DAY** VOTE AT YOUR REGISTERED POLLING LOCATION | Tuesday, April 14, 2026 |
| EARLY VOTING | March 30, 2026 - April 10, 2026, Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00pm |
| PUBLIC TEST - ABSENTEE BY-MAIL BALLOT TABULATOR | Thursday, April 9, 2026 beginning no earlier than 8:30AM until complete |
| PUBLIC TESTING & PREPARATION ELECTION DAY PRECINCT TABULATORS | Wednesday, February 25, 2026 beginning no earlier than 9:30AM until complete |
| CANDIDATE FILING | N/A |
Board of Public Works Election
Board of Public Works Election
Precincts Involved
Notices
Other Information
Districts 1 and 3
Election Date: August 11, 2026
Runoff Date: August 25, 2026 (if needed)
Winners are Determined by: Majority
Eligibility: Must be a Cherokee County registered voter AND a resident of Board of Public Works District 1 or 3.
Voter Registration Deadlines for New Voters
- July 10, 2026 by 5:00pm (In Person)
- July 12, 2026 @ 11:59pm (fax, email or online via SCVotes.gov)
- July 13, 2026 (Postmarked via Mail-in Application)
Deadline to request and receive absentee by mail application
- Friday, July 31, 2026 by 5:00pm
Early Vote Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
- First Day to Early Vote is Monday, July 27, 2026
- Last Day to Early Vote is Friday, August 7, 2026
Election Day Precincts
These Precincts and Polling Locations will be open on Election Day from 7am to 7pm.
| # | PRECINCT NAME | POLLING PLACE | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Draytonville | Draytonville School | 2372 Wilkinsville Rd. |
| 12 | Gaffney Ward 1 | Cherokee Admin Building | 110 Railroad Ave |
| 13 | Gaffney Ward 2 | Beltline Center Act. | 125 Beltline Rd. |
| 14 | Gaffney Ward 3 | Gaffney Middle School | 805 E Frederick St. |
| 15 | Gaffney Ward 4 | Limestone St. Pres. Church | 109 S. Limestone St. |
| 16 | Gaffney Ward 5 | Central Baptist Church | 500 E. Montgomery St. |
| 17 | Gaffney Ward 6 | Southside Baptist Church | 204 W. O'Neal St. |
| 23 | Macedonia | Macedonia Fire Dept. | 337 Macedonia Rd. |
| 25 | Musgrove | Old Broad River Electric | 811 Hamrick St. |
| 28 | Pleasant Meadows | West End Baptist Church | 400 Overbrook Drive |
Events are open to the public and are located at the Cherokee County Board of Voter Registration and Elections.
| DEADLINE TO FILE A PROTEST | Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 7pm |
| CANVASS PROVISIONAL BALLOT HEARING & RESULTS CERTIFICATION | Friday, August 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. |
| **ELECTION DAY** VOTE AT YOUR REGISTERED POLLING LOCATION | Tuesday August 11, 2026 - 7:00am to 7:00pm |
| EARLY VOTING | July 27, 2026 until August 7, 2026 --- Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00pm |
| PUBLIC TEST - ABSENTEE BY-MAIL BALLOT TABULATOR | Beginning no sooner than Thursday, August 6, 2026 @ 9am until complete |
| PUBLIC TESTING & PREPARATION ELECTION DAY PRECINCT TABULATORS | Beginning no sooner than Monday, June 29, 2026 @ 9am until complete |
| CANDIDATE FILING | Noon, Friday, May 29, 2026 - Noon, Friday, June 12, 2026 |
| HAND COUNT AUDIT | Wednesday, August 12, 2026, @ 1:00pm |
Cherokee County School Board
Cherokee County School Board
Precincts Involved
Notices
Other Information
Districts 1, 3, 5, and 7
Election Date: August 11, 2026
Runoff Date: August 25, 2026 (if needed)
Winners are Determined by: Majority
Eligibility: Cherokee County School Board Election: Must be a Cherokee County registered voter AND a resident of districts 1, 3, 5 and 7.
Voter Registration Deadlines for New Voters
- July 10, 2026 by 5:00pm (In Person)
- July 12, 2026 @ 11:59pm (fax, email or online via SCVotes.gov)
- July 13, 2026 (Postmarked via Mail-in Application)
Deadline to request and receive absentee by mail application
- Friday, July 31, 2026 by 5:00pm
Early Vote Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
- First Day to Early Vote is Monday, July 27, 2026
- Last Day to Early Vote is Friday, August 7, 2026
Election Day Precincts
These Precincts and Polling Locations will be open on Election Day from 7am to 7pm.
**Grassy Pond Precinct is TEMPORARILY moving from Grassy Pond Elementary (1146 Boiling Springs Hwy) to Grassy Pond Church @ 254 Grassy Pond Rd. This is ONLY for this election date and any necessary runoff. All future elections for Grassy Pond Precinct will be held at Grassy Pond Elementary.
| # | PRECINCT NAME | POLLING PLACE | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allens | Corinth School | 128 Corinth School |
| 3 | Antioch/Kings Creek | Antioch Comm. Build. | 339 Antioch Rd. |
| 4 | Ashworth | Cherokee Creek Baptist Church | 532 Buck Shoals Rd. |
| 5 | Blacksburg Ward 1 | Blacksburg Museum | 100 N Shelby St |
| 6 | Blacksburg Ward 2 | Broad River Church | 419 W. Cherokee St. |
| 11 | Ezells/Butlers | Crestview Baptist Church | 153 Daniel Morgan School Rd |
| 15 | Gaffney Ward 4 | Limestone St. Pres. Church | 109 S. Limestone St. |
| 16 | Gaffney Ward 5 | Central Baptist Church | 500 E. Montgomery St. |
| 17 | Gaffney Ward 6 | Southside Baptist Church | 204 W. O'Neal St. |
| 19 | Goucher/Thicketty | Goucher Baptist Church | 415 Goucher Creek Rd |
| 18 | Grassy Pond | Grassy Pond Church | 254 Grassy Pond Rd |
| 20 | Holly Grove/Buffalo | Mt. Paran Church | 105 Mt. Paran Rd. |
| 23 | Macedonia | Macedonia Fire Dept. | 337 Macedonia Rd. |
| 25 | Musgrove | Broad River Electric | 811 Hamrick St. |
| 27 | Pleasant Grove | New Harvest Church of God | 120 Boiling Spgs. Hwy. |
| 31 | White Plains | White Plains Church | 205 Soapstone Rd. |
| 33 | Woods | Grassy Pond Church | 254 Grassy Pond Road |
Events are open to the public and are located at the Cherokee County Board of Voter Registration and Elections.
| DEADLINE TO FILE A PROTEST | Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 12 noon |
| CANVASS PROVISIONAL BALLOT HEARING & RESULTS CERTIFICATION | Friday, August 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. |
| **ELECTION DAY** VOTE AT YOUR REGISTERED POLLING LOCATION | Tuesday, August 11, 2026 - 7:00am to 7:00pm |
| EARLY VOTING | July 27, 2026 until August 7, 2026 --- Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00pm |
| PUBLIC TEST - ABSENTEE BY-MAIL BALLOT TABULATOR | Beginning no sooner than Thursday, August 6, 2026 @ 9am until complete |
| PUBLIC TESTING & PREPARATION ELECTION DAY PRECINCT TABULATORS | Beginning no sooner than Monday, June 29, 2026 @ 9am until complete |
| CANDIDATE FILING | Noon, Friday, May, 29, 2026 - Noon, Friday, June 12, 2026 |
| HAND COUNT AUDIT | Wednesday, August 12, 2026, @ 1:00pm |
City of Gaffney
City of Gaffney
Precincts Involved
Notices
Other Information
City Council Districts 2, 3 and 5
Election Date: August 11, 2026
Runoff Date: August 25, 2026 (if needed)
Winners are Determined by: Majority
Eligibility: City of Gaffney Election: Must be a Cherokee County registered voter AND a resident of the City of Gaffney for at least 30 days prior to the election; and a resident of districts 2, 3 and 5.
Voter Registration Deadlines for New Voters
- July 10, 2026 by 5:00pm (In Person)
- July 12, 2026 @ 11:59pm (fax, email or online via SCVotes.gov)
- July 13, 2026 (Postmarked via Mail-in Application)
Deadline to request and receive absentee by mail application
- Friday, July 31, 2026 by 5:00pm
Early Vote Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
- First Day to Early Vote is Monday, July 27, 2026
- Last Day to Early Vote is Friday, August 7, 2026
Election Day Precincts
These Precincts and Polling Locations will be open on Election Day from 7am to 7pm.
| # | PRECINCT NAME | POLLING PLACE | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Gaffney Ward 1 | Cherokee Admin Building | 110 Railroad Ave |
| 13 | Gaffney Ward 2 | Beltline Center Act. | 125 Beltline Rd. |
| 14 | Gaffney Ward 3 | Gaffney Middle School | 805 E. Frederick St. |
| 15 | Gaffney Ward 4 | Limestone St. Pres. Church | 109 S. Limestone St. |
| 16 | Gaffney Ward 5 | Central Baptist Church | 500 E. Montgomery St. |
| 17 | Gaffney Ward 6 | Southside Baptist Church | 204 W. O'Neal St. |
| 23 | Macedonia | Macedonia Fire Dept. | 337 Macedonia Rd. |
| 28 | Pleasant Meadows | West End Baptist Church | 400 Overbrook Drive |
Events are open to the public and are located at the Cherokee County Board of Voter Registration and Elections.
| DEADLINE TO FILE A PROTEST | Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 7pm |
| CANVASS PROVISIONAL BALLOT HEARING & RESULTS CERTIFICATION | Friday, August 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. |
| **ELECTION DAY** VOTE AT YOUR REGISTERED POLLING LOCATION | Tuesday, August 11, 2026 - 7:00am to 7:00pm |
| EARLY VOTING | July 27, 2026 until August 7, 2026 --- Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00pm |
| PUBLIC TEST - ABSENTEE BY-MAIL BALLOT TABULATOR | Beginning no sooner than Thursday, August 6, 2026 @ 9am until complete |
| PUBLIC TESTING & PREPARATION ELECTION DAY PRECINCT TABULATORS | Beginning no sooner than Monday, June 29, 2026 @ 9am until complete |
| CANDIDATE FILING | Noon, Friday, May, 29, 2026 - Noon, Friday, June 12, 2026 |
| HAND COUNT AUDIT | Wednesday, August 12, 2026, @ 1:00pm |
Town of Blacksburg
Town of Blacksburg
Precincts Involved
Notices
Other Information
Town Council District 1 and 2
Mayor
Election Date: August 11, 2026
Runoff Date: August 25, 2026 (if needed)
Winners are Determined by: Majority
Eligibility: Town of Blacksburg Election: Must be a Cherokee County registered voter AND a resident of the Town of Blacksburg for at least 30 days prior to the election for Mayor race. Must live in districts 1 and 2 for Town Council race.
Voter Registration Deadlines for New Voters
- July 10, 2026 by 5:00pm (In Person)
- July 12, 2026 @ 11:59pm (fax, email or online via SCVotes.gov)
- July 13, 2026 (Postmarked via Mail-in Application)
Deadline to request and receive absentee by mail application
- Friday, July 31, 2026 by 5:00pm
Early Vote Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
- First Day to Early Vote is Monday, July 27, 2026
- Last Day to Early Vote is Friday, August 7, 2026
Election Day Precincts
These Precincts and Polling Locations will be open on Election Day from 7am to 7pm.
| # | Precinct Name | Polling Location | Polling Location Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Blacksburg Ward 1 | Blacksburg Museum | 100 N Shelby Street |
| 6 | Blacksburg Ward 2 | Broad River Church | 419 West Cherokee Street |
Events are open to the public and are located at the Cherokee County Board of Voter Registration and Elections.
| DEADLINE TO FILE A PROTEST | Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 7pm |
| CANVASS PROVISIONAL BALLOT HEARING & RESULTS CERTIFICATION | Friday, August 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. |
| **ELECTION DAY** VOTE AT YOUR REGISTERED POLLING LOCATION | Tuesday, August 11, 2026 - 7:00am to 7:00pm |
| EARLY VOTING | July 27, 2026 until August 7, 2026 --- Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00pm |
| PUBLIC TEST - ABSENTEE BY-MAIL BALLOT TABULATOR | Beginning no sooner than Thursday, August 6, 2026 @ 9am until complete |
| PUBLIC TESTING & PREPARATION ELECTION DAY PRECINCT TABULATORS | Beginning no sooner than Monday, June 29, 2026 @ 9am until complete |
| CANDIDATE FILING | Noon, Friday, May, 29, 2026 - Noon, Friday, June 12, 2026 |
| HAND COUNT AUDIT | Wednesday, August 12, 2026, @ 1:00pm |