The Town of Fairfax elections are held on even years.

Qualifications

To qualify to run for mayor or city council, the candidate must meet the following required qualifications:

• Eligible to vote in South Carolina
• Candidate for no other office in the same election
• A resident of Fairfax for 30 days before the general election
• Must be at least 21 years old when assuming office

Next Election

Next Election will be in 2022.

Offices to be filled:

• Council Member - two open members, each for a term of four (4) years.

Questions may be directed to the City Clerk at 803-632-3111 or email her at lbrown@townoffairfax.gov.

Political Campaign Signs

South Carolina State Statutes and Town of Fairfax Code of Ordinances regulate the placement of campaign signs. Below is a summary of some of the regulations that apply.

• Signs need to be located on private property with permission from the owner.
• Signs cannot be located on public property or within any road right-of-way. Please note the road right-of-way line does not end at the edge of street or curb. In some cases, the right-of-way line of major roadways may be 60 - 80 feet or more beyond the edge of the street curb.
• Please verify campaign signs are not located within right-of-way or on other public property to avoid removal. If you need assistance determining public property boundaries, please contact the Planning Department at 803-632-3111.
• Signs may be posted starting 46 days prior to the state primary until 10 days after the general election.
• Political campaign signs need to be removed within 10 days of an election or referendum vote.
• On Election Day, campaign signs cannot be located within 100 feet of a polling place. Please refer to the Political Campaign Sign for additional information.

Where to Vote

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