About City Council
About this position
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 1 open seat
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for City 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 = $60; petition signature requirement of 0 signatures.
- Filing period
- August 20, 2027 - September 3, 2027
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the County Board of Elections' office.
- Where to file
- 605 West Main Street, Suite C Lexington SC 29072
- Filing phone
- 803-785-8361
- Step 3
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Mike GreenDistrict 1Nonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2029 - View profile
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Sarah MatternDistrict 7Nonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2029Has taken the GoodParty.org Pledge - View profileDavid MoyeDistrict 8Nonpartisan · Current term 2024 to 2027
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