Ravenel, South Carolina Public Records

Registration must be completed at least 30 days before an election. Voters need to present acceptable photo identification at the polls, including a South Carolina driver's license, DMV-issued ID card, U.S. Passport, military ID, or a voter registration card with photo issued by the Charleston County elections office. The Town of Ravenel holds municipal elections for mayor and town council in odd-numbered years, with the next election scheduled for November 2025. Candidates file with the Charleston County Elections Office, where voters can also find candidate information and sample ballots. The mayor and council members serve four-year staggered terms, with council seats representing different districts within the town. Finding your assigned polling place is straightforward using the South Carolina Election Commission's polling place locator at https://www.scvotes.gov/south-carolina-polling-places, or by contacting the Charleston County Elections Office directly. Assignments are based on residential address and precinct boundaries. Under South Carolina law (S.C. Code Ann. § 7-1-25), voter registration lists are public records available for inspection and purchase from county election offices for lawful purposes. Campaign finance reports for state and local candidates are maintained by the South Carolina Ethics Commission at https://ethics.sc.gov and are searchable online. Charleston County Elections publishes election results by precinct after each election, and candidate filing information for all levels of office is accessible through the elections office. During the November 2024 presidential election, Charleston County saw approximately 65-68% voter turnout among registered voters, with over 280,000 ballots cast countywide. The strong civic engagement extended to Ravenel's precincts as well. On November 3, 2026, Ravenel voters will participate in statewide and local elections. South Carolina holds gubernatorial elections in midterm years, and voters will decide the Governor's race, with incumbent Governor Henry McMaster's successor to be determined. While South Carolina does not have a U.S. Senate seat up in 2026, all seven of the state's U.S. House seats will be on the ballot. Ravenel falls in the 1st Congressional District. State legislative races will include all 124 South Carolina House seats and approximately half of the 46 State Senate seats. Charleston County voters will also decide county council seats on a rotating basis, along with positions such as County Sheriff, Clerk of Court, and other constitutional officers if their terms expire. The Charleston County Elections website will post filing deadlines, candidate lists, and any local referenda or bond questions beginning in early 2026. South Carolina offers absentee voting by mail for voters who meet specific criteria including age 65+, physical disability, required absence during voting hours, election workers, and certain other circumstances. Absentee ballot applications are available through the Charleston County Elections Office or online at https://www.scvotes.gov. Applications must be received by the Charleston County office no later than 5:00 PM the Friday before the election, though earlier submission is strongly recommended. Early in-person voting is also available at the Charleston County Elections Office and satellite locations beginning approximately two weeks before Election Day through the Saturday before the election.