Voters in Bluffton will participate in the Beaufort County School Board election during the municipal election on November 4, 2025, with early voting running from September 22 through November 6, 2025, at the Bluffton satellite office located on 4819 Bluffton Parkway. This election will determine representation for the Bluffton area within the Beaufort County School District, where local decisions on education funding, staffing, and curriculum policies are made.
Election Details
Election Date: November 4, 2025
Early Voting: September 22 – November 6, 2025, Monday through Friday, 9 AM–1 PM and 2 PM–4 PM at the Bluffton office
Mail-in Voting: Absentee ballots are mailed starting 30 days before Election Day; forms must be requested from the Beaufort County Board of Voter Registration and Elections.
Contact: Call (843) 255-6900 or email [email protected] for voting questions.
Board Representation and Context
The Beaufort County School District is divided into 11 nonpartisan districts, each represented by one elected board member serving a four-year term. The Bluffton area primarily falls under Districts 5, 6, and 7, which include portions of Bluffton, Okatie, and nearby communities. Current Bluffton-area members are:
Victor Ney (District 5, term through 2026)
Alphonso Small Jr. (District 6, term through 2028)
David Carr (District 7, term through 2026).
The Board also elected new officers earlier in 2025, with Col. Richard Geier as Chair, Carlton Dallas as Vice Chair, and Ingrid Boatright as Secretary, underscoring a renewed leadership structure emphasizing teacher support and academic improvement.
What Voters Should Expect
Key Issues: School safety, teacher recruitment, facility improvements, and equitable funding across the district’s Bluffton-area schools such as Bluffton High and H.E. McCracken Middle.
Voting Options: In-person on Election Day, early voting at the Bluffton office, or absentee by mail.
Meeting Information: The School Board meets twice monthly, on the first and third Tuesdays at 6 PM, and sessions are open to the public for transparency.
Takeaway
For Bluffton voters, the 2025 school board election presents an important opportunity to influence education priorities in one of South Carolina’s fastest-growing communities. Voters are encouraged to verify registration, review candidate information, and participate early to ensure their voices shape the future of Bluffton’s schools.
SOURCES
[1](https://www.beaufortcountysc.gov/vote/index.html)
[2](https://www.beaufortncboe.org)
[3](https://www.facebook.com/BCElectionsandRegistration/)
[4](https://my.lwv.org/sites/default/files/2025_guide_to_elected_officals.pdf)
[5](https://www.beaufortschools.net/about-us/whats-new-default-board/~board/whats-new/post/board-of-education-takes-on-new-members-elects-new-slate-of-officers)
