Filing now open for Beaufort mayoral and city council seats

BEAUFORT, S.C. (WSAV) – City of Beaufort residents interested in serving in local elected government have the opportunity to run for City Council this fall.

Currently, there are three seats open on the ballot for the November election. Those three seats are the mayoral seat as well as two council seats.

Qualified candidates can declare their intention to run for office by filing a Statement of Candidacy.

Those interested must live in the City of Beaufort and be a registered voter in South Carolina. All the filing requirements can be found here. The deadline to file is Aug. 15.

Filing opens at noon on Monday, July 1, 2024. Packets must be returned in person to the city clerk’s office no later than noon, Aug. 15. Packets may not be mailed in or emailed.

Candidate packets can be picked up from City Hall. Packets are also available on the city website.

The filing fee for candidates running for mayor is $250, and for City Council is $150.

The General Election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Newly elected officeholders will be sworn in and begin their terms on Dec. 10.