Conway, South Carolina Public Records

Local crimes and community policing fall under each department's purview, though these agencies regularly collaborate on major investigations and share resources when county-wide issues demand a coordinated response to public safety concerns.

citizens, at least 18 years old by election date, South Carolina residents, and not under court order declaring them mentally incompetent. While no specific ID is required to register, voters must provide either a South Carolina driver's license number or the last four digits of their Social Security number. Conway operates under a council-manager form of government. A mayor and six council members serve four-year terms, elected in municipal elections held during odd-numbered years. The most recent citywide elections took place in November 2023, with the next scheduled for November 2027. Information about candidates, ballot measures, and results is available through the City Clerk's office at 843-248-1725 or the Horry County Elections Office. Conway voters can locate their assigned polling place using the polling place locator at scVOTES.gov/south-carolina-polling-places by entering their home address. The tool displays the precinct, polling location address, and hours—typically 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Election Day. Publicly accessible election records in South Carolina include voter registration lists (available to candidates, political parties, and upon request for lawful purposes), campaign finance reports filed with the South Carolina Ethics Commission at ethics.sc.gov, candidate filings and statements available through the State Election Commission and county elections offices, and detailed precinct-level election results published after each election at scVOTES.gov. In the November 2024 presidential election, Horry County reported approximately 57% voter turnout with over 140,000 ballots cast from roughly 245,000 registered voters, reflecting strong engagement in the presidential race. Looking toward the November 3, 2026 general election, Conway and Horry County voters will decide several significant races. While Lindsey Graham's U.S. Senate seat is not up for election in 2026 (next in 2026), Tim Scott's seat will appear on the ballot. The South Carolina Governor's race heads the 2026 ticket, along with other statewide constitutional offices including Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, and State Treasurer. State legislative contests will include South Carolina House Districts 104 and 107, which cover Conway, and State Senate District 33. Horry County offices on the 2026 ballot include County Council seats for several districts, Sheriff, Clerk of Court, Auditor, Treasurer, and other county constitutional officers. Absentee voting in South Carolina is available to any voter who requests it—no excuse required. Applications can be submitted online at scVOTES.gov, by mail, or in person at the Horry County Elections Office. Requests must arrive by 5:00 PM the Friday before Election Day. Completed absentee ballots must be received by 7:00 PM on Election Day to count. Early in-person voting begins 30 days before Election Day at the Horry County Elections Office during regular business hours, with extended hours as the election approaches.