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Charleston Mayor General

Election Date:November 2, 2027Register by:October 7, 2027
Current holder:John Tecklenburg(Democratic)

The Charleston Mayor General election is a municipal election held on November 2, 2027, to elect the mayor of Charleston, South Carolina. The office oversees city administration, public safety, budgeting, and local policy implementation for South Carolina's largest city.

About This Race

The Charleston Mayor General election is a municipal election held on November 2, 2027, to elect the mayor of Charleston, South Carolina. The office oversees city administration, public safety, budgeting, and local policy implementation for South Carolina's largest city.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 2, 2027
Registration Deadline
October 7, 2027
Early Voting Starts
October 21, 2027
Early Voting Ends
November 1, 2027

How to Vote

To vote in the Charleston mayoral election, South Carolina residents must register by October 7, 2027, either online via the SC Votes portal, by mail, or in person at their county voter registration office. On Election Day or during early voting (October 21–November 1), voters must present a valid photo ID such as a South Carolina driver's license, state ID card, or U.S. passport at their designated polling place.

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Incumbent
Democratic

John Tecklenburg

Mayor of Charleston

Biography

John Tecklenburg is the incumbent mayor of Charleston, first elected in 2015 and re-elected in 2019 and 2023. A former Charleston County Auditor and small business owner, he is running for a fourth term to continue his focus on affordable housing, flood resilience, and economic development.

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Republican

Mike Seekings

Mayor of Charleston

Biography

Mike Seekings is a Charleston City Councilmember representing District 9 and a former prosecutor with the Ninth Judicial Circuit Solicitor's Office. He is running for mayor to prioritize public safety, infrastructure improvements, and addressing homelessness and mental health challenges in the city.

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