Summerville School Board Election: What Voters Need to Know

The Summerville School Board election for Dorchester School District Two is scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2025, coinciding with the Town of Summerville Municipal Election. Polls will be open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

What Voters Need to Know

Board Responsibilities: The school board oversees key district functions including approving the annual budget, setting educational standards and goals, determining building priorities, evaluating instructional programs, and creating policies.

Election Eligibility: Candidates for the school board must reside in their respective geographic areas and meet state legal criteria. Individuals convicted of felonies or election law offenses within the last 15 years are ineligible to run. Once elected, members serve until removed only by the Governor.

Candidates: Several candidates are running for Dorchester District Two school board seats representing Summerville. Recommended candidates endorsed by educational organizations include Cynthia Powell, Justin Farnsworth, and Gail Hughes among others.

Voter Registration Deadline: To vote in this election, registration in Dorchester County must be completed by Friday, October 3, 2025, at 5:00 PM for in-person, or by October 5 for online/fax/email. Mail registrations must be postmarked by October 6, 2025.

Polling Locations: Voters should check their designated polling places as part of election preparations.

Election Impact: School board members make significant decisions that affect district budgets, policies, and the quality of education in Summerville public schools.

Voters in Summerville should ensure they are registered by the deadline, familiarize themselves with the candidates and their platforms, and understand the important role the school board plays in managing local education.Charleston will see several public transport changes effective next week, including route splits, detours, and delays due to railroad crossing closures in North Charleston affecting multiple CARTA bus routes. System-wide schedule updates and improved timetables will launch, with riders advised to use the Transit app for real-time updates. Seniors 55+ continue to receive free ride days with valid ID. The Lowcountry Rapid Transit project is ongoing, impacting some routes next week.

SOURCES

(https://www.summervillesc.gov/502/Election-2025)
(https://www.ddtwo.org/district/board-of-trustees)
(https://www.thescea.org/votes/school-boards)
(https://berkeleycountysc.gov/dept/elections/)
(https://scvotes.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-2-24.pdf)