Voters in North Charleston should know that the School Board election is held as part of the Charleston County School District’s nonpartisan process, with general elections scheduled for November of each election year. In 2025, several Board seats representing regional districts—including areas in and around North Charleston—are up for election, and early voting options are available for residents.
Election Timeline
The general election for Charleston County School Board—including North Charleston regional seats—is set for November 2025.
Candidate filing opens August 4, 2025, at noon, and closes August 18, 2025, at noon.
Early voting runs October 20–31, 2025, Monday through Friday, at designated centers.
Voter Participation and Requirements
All School Board elections in Charleston County, including North Charleston, are nonpartisan; candidates do not run as party affiliates.
Voters must be registered in Charleston County at least 30 days prior to Election Day to be eligible to vote.
Polling places are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. Voters should check their precinct location before heading out.
Key Offices and Ballot Information
School Board seats for multiple districts are included, with each race usually listing incumbent and challenger(s) on the ballot.
Details for each candidate and district—along with candidate surveys on policy stances—are posted on official election websites in advance of the vote.
Additional Tips for Voters
Voters can participate in early voting at designated centers if unable to attend Election Day in person.
Bring valid photo ID to the polls (e.g., driver’s license, voter registration card).
Voters with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations as needed.
For latest updates—including candidate info, sample ballots, and polling place changes—visit Charleston County Board of Elections or SCVotes.gov.
North Charleston residents should register or confirm their voter status early, watch for candidate information online, and plan for convenient polling or early voting options ahead of the November 2025 School Board election.
SOURCES
[1](https://ballotpedia.org/Charleston_County_School_District,_South_Carolina,_elections)
[2](https://www.charlestoncounty.org/departments/bevr/files/2025/Notice-of-Special-Election-SC-House-113.pdf?v=8)
[3](https://www.charleston-sc.gov/3193/2025-Municipal-Election-Information)
[4](https://scvotes.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-9-22.pdf)
[5](https://ballotpedia.org/Charleston_County,_South_Carolina,_elections,_2025)
