The Darlington County Board of Elections and Registration and The City of Hartsville announces the Special Election for The City of Hartsville to be Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Persons desiring to vote in this election must be registered by Sunday, January 20, 2019. To register, contact the Darlington County Board of Elections and Registration at 131 Cashua Street, Darlington, SC or 832-398-4900.
The following office with term expiring November 2019 shall be included in this election:
| Office | District | Incumbent |
|---|---|---|
| Councilmember | #6 | Billy Shirley |
Citizens desiring to be candidates for one of the above listed offices must file in the City Clerk’s office, Hartsville City Hall, 100 East Carolina Ave, Monday – Friday 8:30am –4:30pm. Books will open for filing at 12 noon on Friday, December 7, 2018 and remain open during regular business hours until 12 noon on Friday, December 21, 2018.
The non-refundable filing fee for the office of Councilmember is $38.25.
At 9:00am on said Election Day the Poll Managers will begin examination of the absentee ballots return envelopes. This examination will be held at the Darlington County Board of Elections and Registration at 131 Cashua Street, Darlington, SC.
On Thursday, February 21, 2019 at 10:00am at 131 Cashua Street in Darlington, SC the Darlington County Board of Elections and Registration will hold a hearing to determine the validity of ballots challenged in this election and to certify the election.
Any runoff will be held two weeks after the general election on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. The polling locations will be open from 7a.m. until 7 p.m. as follows:
| Precinct | Polling Location | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Hartsville # 1 | First Presbyterian Church | 213 W Home Ave |
| Hartsville # 7 | First Presbyterian Church | 213 W Home Ave |
| Hartsville # 8 | North Hartsville Elementary School | 110 School Dr |
Hartsville # 7 for this election only will vote at the First Presbyterian Church.
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