About Town Council
About this position
The City Legislature is the municipality's governing body, responsible for voting on ordinances and policies, and often is in charge of hiring a city manager.
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 4 open seats
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for Town Council
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Candidate must be at least 18 years of age, a resident of and registered voter in the city in which they seek office. Candidate must not have been convicted of a felony or an offense against the election laws, unless it has been fifteen years since the completion of the sentence for the crime or unless the person has been pardoned.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Filing Fee is 1% of the total salary for the term of that office or $100.00, whichever amount is greater. Voter Signature Requirement is 5% of the registered voters of the district.
- Filing period
- August 4, 2027 - September 3, 2027
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the County Board of Elections' office.
- Where to file
- 205 West Main Street Chesterfield, SC 29709
- Filing phone
- 843-623-2265
- Step 3
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