Grand Strand Elections

News

Horry County Democrats, Republicans say DNC move to SC stresses diversity, could bring more candidates

Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 6:58 PM EST

By Julia Richardson

The Democratic National Committee made the decision to make South Carolina the first state in the Democratic primaries.

Grand Strand News

Atlantic Beach certifies election, John David wins town council seat

John David wins Atlantic Beach council seat as town certifies election

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 8:16 PM EST

By WMBF News Staff

John David will take the place of Jim Dewitt.

Grand Strand Elections

Unofficial results: John David wins Atlantic Beach town council seat in special runoff election

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 9:15 PM EST

By WMBF News Staff

John David will take the place of Jim Dewitt.

Grand Strand Elections

Residents will vote in the Atlantic Beach Special Election to fill the empty seat of former...

Polls open: Special election held for Atlantic Beach town council seat

Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 8:13 PM EST

By Makayla Evans

Residents will vote in the Atlantic Beach Special Election to fill the empty seat of former town councilman Jim Dewitt who was killed back in October.

Grand Strand News

The City of Georgetown will be holding a special election to fill the city council seat vacated...

Georgetown voters to fill city council seat in special election

Updated: Dec. 27, 2022 at 8:19 AM EST

By Patrick Phillips

Polls will be open until 7 p.m. Tuesday in Georgetown as voters fill an empty city council seat vacated in August.

Political

The Minnesota Secretary of States office says 61% of Minnesotans voted in the 2022 election,...

Georgetown city council announces special election after councilman resignation

Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 2:30 PM EST

By WMBF News Staff

The resignation will take effect August 12.

Elections

Russell Fry wins 7th Congressional District seat, unofficial results show

Updated: Nov. 8, 2022 at 11:16 PM EST

By WMBF News Staff

South Carolina state Rep. Russell Fry will be heading to Congress.

Elections

‘Change is not going to happen without voting’: Civil rights orgs encourage Grand Strand, Pee Dee minority communities to vote

Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 7:45 PM EST

By Ale Espinosa

As people cast their votes for the general election, minorities like Danielle Clemmons are recalling their voting experiences and making sure their voices are heard this election.

Elections

DECISION 2022: What you need to know before heading to the polls

Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 11:30 AM EST

By WMBF News Staff

Many big races will be decided, including who will be South Carolina’s next governor and who will be the top education leader in the Palmetto State.

Elections

Candidate campaigning boundaries: What can happen in and outside 500 ft. of polls

Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 11:24 PM EDT

By Anna Harris

One of biggest questions voters are asking: “Are candidates allowed to stand right outside the poll doors and campaign for themselves?”

First Alert Radar

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Horry County Council chairman candidate ‘disappointed’ by investigation into absentee ballot error

Updated: Oct. 18, 2022 at 1:23 PM EDT

By Kristin Nelson

It was discovered that 1,377 Democratic absentee ballots were mistakenly sent to Republicans during the primary runoff election in June.

Horry County

Horry County Council approves resolution calling for inquiry into absentee ballot error

Updated: Sep. 6, 2022 at 6:45 PM EDT

By Kristin Nelson

The Horry County Council could be one step closer to finding out what was behind an absentee ballot error during June’s runoff election.

Horry County

Horry County Council to ask state to open inquiry into GOP absentee ballot error

Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 11:14 PM EDT

By Kristin Nelson and Corinne McGrath

It was discovered that 1,337 Democrat absentee ballots were sent to Republican voters prior to the June 28 runoff.

Politics

Horry County GOP censures Lindsey Graham over June gun reform vote

Updated: Aug. 14, 2022 at 12:31 PM EDT

By WMBF News Staff

Graham was one of 15 Republican senators who voted in favor of the bill, which was eventually signed into law by President Biden.

Politics

Horry County GOP to request election integrity investigation after absentee ballot error

Updated: Aug. 13, 2022 at 6:03 PM EDT

By WMBF News Staff

The party is asking for “a full forensic investigation” of the county election office.

Grand Strand News

Lazarus accepts certification Horry County Council chair runoff results, no longer appealing

Updated: Jul. 12, 2022 at 1:23 PM EDT

By Kristin Nelson

Incumbent Johnny Gardner narrowly defeated Mark Lazarus by 260 votes.

Grand Strand News

Lazarus files appeal to South Carolina GOP in Horry County Council Chairman race

Updated: Jul. 8, 2022 at 5:50 PM EDT

By WMBF News Staff

The party’s executive committee said during a hearing on Thursday that Lazarus was a day late in filing his appeal.

Elections

Horry County GOP votes to deny Lazarus appeal in Horry County Council Chairman race

Updated: Jul. 7, 2022 at 10:38 PM EDT

By Ian Klein

The party’s executive committee said during a hearing on Thursday that Lazarus was a day late in filing his appeal.

Horry County

Horry County GOP to hold hearing regarding Lazarus appeal

Updated: Jul. 6, 2022 at 10:56 PM EDT

By WMBF News Staff

The HCGOP said Thursday’s hearing will include testimony prior to a decision being made on whether to certify the runoff election results.

Elections

Lazarus appealing to Horry County GOP, asks for all absentee ballots to be counted

Updated: Jul. 5, 2022 at 11:12 PM EDT

By WMBF News Staff

The runner-up in the Horry County Council chairman’s race is calling on all votes to be counted from last Tuesday’s runoff election.

Elections

Lazarus asks election board to delay certifying runoff results

Updated: Jul. 1, 2022 at 7:00 AM EDT

By Tom O'Dare

Prior to the certification, he appealed to the commissioners to delay the certification because there were hundreds of ballots that the commission would not open.

Elections

Gardner narrowly defeats Lazarus in runoff, keeps seat as Horry County Council chair

Updated: Jun. 28, 2022 at 10:10 PM EDT

By WMBF News Staff

Johnny Gardner will remain the leader of the Horry County Council.

Elections

Longtime Horry County Board of Education member, David Cox, wins chairman seat

Updated: Jun. 28, 2022 at 10:04 PM EDT

By WMBF News Staff

The Horry County Board of Education has a new chairman.

Elections

Polls close in Grand Strand, Pee Dee election runoffs

Updated: Jun. 28, 2022 at 7:26 PM EDT

By WMBF News Staff

Several big races will be decided on Tuesday, as voters head back to the polls for the runoff elections in South Carolina.

State

What SC voters should know about runoff elections, with early voting starting Wednesday

Updated: Jun. 21, 2022 at 6:13 PM EDT

By Mary Green

South Carolina voters will be able to head back to the polls starting Wednesday to cast their ballots for the June 28 primary runoff elections.

Elections

SC certifies June 14 primary results, set for early voting in runoffs

Updated: Jun. 17, 2022 at 8:26 PM EDT

By Ian Klein

One election official said she's been pleased with how early voting has gone in South Carolina so far.

Grand Strand Elections

Jenna Dukes heads to November election unopposed for Horry County Council seat

Updated: Jun. 15, 2022 at 11:17 PM EDT

By Eric Richards

Dukes would be the first woman in a decade to hold a seat on the council.

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CCU professor breaks down Fry’s win over Rice in 7th District GOP primary

Updated: Jun. 15, 2022 at 8:37 PM EDT

By Samuel Shelton

Fry, who is endorsed by former President Donald Trump, now heads to November's midterm election.

Elections

Several Grand Strand, Pee Dee races undecided, head to runoff election in two weeks

Updated: Jun. 15, 2022 at 7:44 AM EDT

By Makayla Evans

While many races have clear winners after Tuesday’s primary election, others do not.

Elections

Fry unseats Rice, wins GOP nomination for 7th Congressional District, unofficial results show

Updated: Jun. 14, 2022 at 11:06 PM EDT

By WMBF News Staff

Fry emerged as one of the top challengers to Rep. Tom Rice after he received an endorsement from former President Donald Trump.

Horry County

Unofficial results: Runoff election to be held for Horry County Council chair

Updated: Jun. 14, 2022 at 10:47 PM EDT

By WMBF News Staff

There will be a runoff election in a couple of weeks to determine who will lead the Horry County Council.

Elections

2022 Grand Strand Elections: What you need to know

Updated: Jun. 14, 2022 at 6:10 AM EDT

By S.E. Jenkins

Everything you need to know about voting rules, registration, mail-in voting, changes, and candidates in the Grand Strand.

State

Democratic candidates for SC governor yet to debate, with less than two weeks until election

Updated: Jun. 1, 2022 at 8:02 PM EDT

By Mary Green

During the state’s last gubernatorial race, in 2018, Democratic candidates faced off three times in debates before the June primary.

State

Early voting in SC primaries open to all registered voters for next two weeks

Updated: May. 31, 2022 at 7:58 PM EDT

By Mary Green

For the next two weeks, South Carolinians can cast their ballots early for the June primary races.

Elections

Explaining how SC’s new voting law will impact Horry County’s June primary

Updated: May. 19, 2022 at 5:46 PM EDT

By Ian Klein

Gov. Henry McMaster signed the new changes into law on Friday, which will take effect in the upcoming primaries.

Horry County

Carolina Forest Civic Association hosts Q&A with county candidates ahead of June election

Updated: May. 18, 2022 at 11:19 PM EDT

By Eric Richards

Residents in the Carolina Forest area had an opportunity to hear from candidates in a pair of local races.

Political

Candidates vying to be Republican nominee for 7th Congressional District face off in debate

Updated: May. 5, 2022 at 9:26 PM EDT

By Zach Wilcox

The debate is being presented by the Florence County Republican Party and being held at the Francis Marion Performing Arts Center.

Elections

Voter registration ends Friday before May 17 primary elections

Updated: Apr. 22, 2022 at 6:17 AM EDT

By Lileana Pearson and WBTV Web Staff

Residents can’t vote unless they’re registered, and they only have Friday to do so if they want to vote on May 17.