Berkeley County Board of Voter and Elections 9/24/2026

The Berkeley County Board of Voter Registration and Elections held a regular meeting on September 24, 2026. The meeting included approval of the agenda and previous meeting minutes, followed by a detailed director's report on the upcoming statewide general election scheduled for November 3, 2026. Key election dates, early voting locations, and voter registration deadlines were reviewed. The board discussed amendments to bylaws, particularly attendance requirements for board members, which were approved unanimously. There was also a significant discussion regarding the use of school facilities as polling locations, addressing concerns about safety and coordination with the Berkeley County School District, especially in light of a recent special election that conflicted with school activities. The board emphasized the need for alternative voting locations and plans to work with the school district to ensure smooth future elections. Public comments included concerns about a school principal's interference with voting processes during a special election, which the board acknowledged and noted would be addressed by the school district. No procurement, contracting, or budget decisions were made during this meeting.