Mauldin, South Carolina Public Records

South Carolina residents can register online at https://www.scvotes.gov/south-carolina-voter-registration-information, the State Election Commission's official portal. Eligibility requires U.S. Citizenship, turning 18 by election day, South Carolina residency, and completion of any felony sentence. Registration closes 30 days before each election. Voters must present photo identification at the polls - acceptable forms include a South Carolina driver's license, DMV-issued ID card, passport, military ID, or the county-issued voter registration card with photo. Municipal elections in the city determine the mayor and six city council members who govern local affairs. The mayor serves a four-year term, while council members serve staggered four-year terms to ensure continuity. Candidate filings and any local ballot questions are processed through City Hall working in tandem with the Greenville County elections office. As election day approaches, voters can review sample ballots, research candidates, and confirm polling locations on the Greenville County elections website. Residents can find their assigned polling place by entering their address at https://www.scvotes.gov/south-carolina-polling-place-locator or calling the Greenville County office directly. Early voting - officially called in-person absentee voting - runs for two weeks before election day at the Elections Office and satellite locations, Monday through Saturday. South Carolina permits no-excuse absentee voting by mail. Voters can request an application online at https://www.scvotes.gov/absentee-voting, by phone, or by downloading the form themselves. Applications must arrive by 5:00 PM the Friday before election day, and completed ballots must be received by 7:00 PM on election day to count. The November 2024 presidential election drew approximately 66-68% of registered voters in Greenville County, demonstrating participation in a competitive national race. South Carolina has no U.S. Statewide races include Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, and other constitutional officers, all serving four-year terms. The State General Assembly will see all 124 House seats and roughly half of the 46 Senate seats contested. County voters will also elect council members, sheriff, clerk of court, and other officials depending on term schedules. Because Mauldin city elections occur in odd-numbered years, no mayoral or council races will appear on Election records are public under South Carolina law. Voter registration lists are available to candidates, political parties, and nonprofits for lawful election purposes through the State Election Commission. The county elections website publishes precinct-level results after each election and maintains historical archives. Campaign finance disclosures for state and local candidates are filed with the South Carolina Ethics Commission and searchable at https://apps.sc.gov/PublicReporting. Candidate filings, including economic interest statements, become public records accessible through the relevant elections office or ethics commission based on the office sought.