The 2025 Charleston County School Board election is a significant event for voters in the Charleston area, with four seats on the board of trustees up for grabs on November 4, 2025. Here’s what voters need to know to participate and make an informed choice.
Election Dates and Voting
Election Day is Tuesday, November 4, 2025, with polls open throughout the county.
Early Voting is available from October 20 to October 31, 2025. Early voting sites are open 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, though they are closed on weekends.
Voter Registration Deadline: To vote in this election, registration must be completed at least 30 days before Election Day. Registration can be done online, by mail (postmarked on or before the deadline), in person, or by fax/email, and requires a valid South Carolina ID or a qualifying document with name and local address.
Who’s on the Ballot?
Four Board Seats: Ten candidates are running for four Charleston County School Board seats. Districts involved include key regions such as East Cooper and North Charleston.
Candidate Details: Half of the candidates have responded to public questionnaires on major issues, such as book bans, school censorship, and educational equality. The remaining did not provide statements, but their positions may be accessible through local forums or candidate events.
The board has been ideologically divided, particularly by the influence of Moms for Liberty-backed members elected in previous cycles, making this year’s race especially consequential for the direction of local public education.
Key Issues and Background
Recent years have seen board disputes over transparency, school prayer, education policy, and student rights.
Candidates’ stances on issues like classroom censorship, public involvement, and school funding may be crucial for voters to review.
Local groups, including the ACLU and the League of Women Voters, are hosting forums and releasing questionnaires to help voters learn more about each candidate.
How to Learn More
Voters can find in-depth coverage and responses from candidates via reputable local sources like the Charleston City Paper or through organizations such as the ACLU of SC.
Official county election sites provide detailed instructions on how to register and where to vote.
By understanding key dates, registration rules, and the issues at stake, Charleston-area voters can play an active role in shaping the future of local education governance this November.
SOURCES
[1](https://www.charleston-sc.gov/3193/2025-Municipal-Election-Information)
[2](https://charlestoncitypaper.com/2024/10/14/10-candidates-running-for-4-charleston-co-school-board-seats/)
[3](https://berkeleycountysc.gov/dept/elections/)
[4](https://www.charlestoncounty.org/departments/bevr/voting.php)
[5](https://scvotes.gov/voters/register-to-vote/)
