IMPORTANT CHANGE:   

Municipal Elections in Greenville are Now Non-Partisan

During the 2026 legislative session in South Carolina, the legislature passed Bill H3556 which prohibits partisan municipal elections in municipalities with populations of 39,000 or more based on the 2020 Census, impacting two cities: Greenville and Florence. As a result the Greenville City Council and Mayor elections beginning in 2027 will now be non-partisan.

What does this mean for city voters in Greenville?

The timing of elections will remain the same. General elections occur in odd-numbered years. They’re held on the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November.  Under the new procedure, candidates are required to file by March 30. 

If no more than two candidates file for a single office, there will not be a primary and those two candidates will head straight to the general election. The candidates will have no party affiliation but will run solely on their personal merit and political platform.

If more than two candidates file for a specific office, all candidates will compete in a single primary held on the second Tuesday in June. In 2027, the date will be June 8, 2027.  There will still be an early voting period identified by the election commission. The two candidates who receive the highest number of votes in the primary will move on to the general election.  The general election will be held on the second Tuesday in November, November 8th, 2027. The two candidates for each office will appear without any Party designation.  There will also be an identified early voting time period for the general election.

Source: Municipal Association of South Carolina

Vote to have your voice heard.

Whether you are new to Greenville or a lifelong resident, questions about voting abound.
Many great resources are out there for you. The following lists a few of our go-tos:

  • Register to vote online with the South Carolina Election Commission.

  • Not sure which Voting District you live in? The South Carolina Legislature has a webpage where you can enter your address to find out.

  • Interested in Absentee Voting but not sure where to start? SCVotes.org is a great resource for information from how to vote to how to qualify.

  • The South Carolina Election Commission confirms voting precincts on their website. Enter your address to find out where to vote.

  • Vote411 ensures voters have the information they need to participate in every election            

    SC Voter Guide offers voter resources, including the option to show your ballot by entering your address