State Senate Dist. 22 Dem. runoff set for June 25

Ivory Thigpen, left, and Overture Walker, right.

COLUMBIA – The results of the June 11 statewide primaries have been certified, and the Democratic runoff for the State Senate Representative for Blythewood is set for Tuesday, June 25.

Sample ballots can be found online at scVOTES.gov. Voters should also check the site to see what precinct they vote in and the offices in which they are eligible to vote. Some voters in Blythewood will not have a runoff.

Voters who voted in the June 11 primaries are limited to voting in the same party’s runoff.

Voters who did not vote in the June 11 primaries can choose to vote in either party’s runoff.

Absentee Voting

The deadline to request an absentee application for the runoffs was June 14 at 5 p.m.

Those who applied for an absentee ballot, will receive their ballot in the mail soon.

After receiving a ballot in the mail, complete and return the ballot to the county voter registration office by mail or in person no later than 7 p.m. on June 25.  

Be sure to sign the voter’s oath and have the return envelope witnessed.  Consider returning the ballot in person to ensure timely delivery. Photo ID will be required to return the ballot in person.

Early Voting Period: Wednesday, June 19 – Friday, June 21, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Precincts will be open from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. on June 25.

Bring Photo ID.

Polling Place for Runoff Election between Walker and Thigpen:

  • Round Top Precinct will vote at Round Top Elementary School, 449 Rimer Pond Road.
  • LongCreek Precinct will vote at Blythewood Middle School, 2153 Longtown Road East.
  • Blythewood 1 Precinct will vote at Bethel-Hanberry Elementary School, 125 Boney Road
  • Blythewood 2 Precinct will vote at Blythewood Park, 126 Boney Road.

Contact us: (803) 767-5711 | P.O. Box 675, Blythewood, SC 29016 | [email protected]