Berkeley County Board of Elections and Voter Registration 8/27/26

The Berkeley County Board of Elections and Voter Registration held a regular meeting on August 27, 2026. The meeting included approval of previous meeting minutes and a director's report presented by the Vice Chair, covering recent election turnout statistics and upcoming election dates. Board members discussed concerns about low voter turnout and challenges experienced during recent runoff elections, particularly regarding polling locations in schools. Committee reports included a review and proposed amendments to the board bylaws, specifically changing attendance requirements from "required" to "desired" for election day activities. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session to discuss poll workers and personnel matters. No specific procurement, contract awards, or budget allocations were addressed during this meeting.