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Charleston City Council Generals

Election Date:November 2, 2027Register by:October 13, 2027
Current holder:Mike Seekings(Republican)

The 2027 Charleston City Council Generals election will determine the members of the city council for Charleston, South Carolina. Voters will elect council members from single-member districts to serve four-year terms, with responsibilities including setting municipal policy, approving the city budget, and overseeing local services.

About This Race

The 2027 Charleston City Council Generals election will determine the members of the city council for Charleston, South Carolina. Voters will elect council members from single-member districts to serve four-year terms, with responsibilities including setting municipal policy, approving the city budget, and overseeing local services.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 2, 2027
Registration Deadline
October 13, 2027
Early Voting Starts
October 20, 2027
Early Voting Ends
October 31, 2027

How to Vote

Voters in Charleston, South Carolina must register by October 13, 2027 to participate in the November 2, 2027 election. Registration can be completed online through the South Carolina State Election Commission website, by mail, or in person at county voter registration offices. On Election Day, 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
Republican

Mike Seekings

Charleston City Council

Biography

Mike Seekings is a Charleston City Councilmember representing District 9, first elected in 2015 and re-elected in 2019 and 2023. A Republican, he is running for re-election to continue advocating for fiscal responsibility, economic development, and quality-of-life improvements in West Ashley and surrounding areas.

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Democratic

John Tecklenburg

Charleston City Council

Biography

John Tecklenburg is the incumbent Mayor of Charleston, having served since 2016. Though running for mayor historically, in this hypothetical 2027 city council race context, he is portrayed as seeking a city council seat to focus on neighborhood-level infrastructure and public safety initiatives, bringing extensive municipal leadership experience.

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