
As the July 15th Special Democratic Primary Runoff nears, the Chattooga County Board of Elections notes a very low number of absentee ballots issued, with only one absentee-by-mail ballot issued and none returned. This runoff will determine the Democratic nominee for a specific office. Voters who did not participate in the Republican primary are eligible to vote. Advance voting is available starting Monday, July 7th to July 11th, from 8:30 AM to 5 PM, with no Saturday voting. This will take place at the Registrar’s Office in Summerville. Voters wishing to vote by mail must submit Absentee by Mail applications by July 7th. On Election Day, July 15th, voting will only occur at the Chattooga County Civic Center from 7 AM until 7 PM, and this is the only polling location open. The registration deadline was May 19th, and voters must bring a valid photo ID. Election officials encourage eligible voters to use advance voting or plan to vote in person to make their voices heard.