Voting Matters GVL

07/03/2024

Thank you for voting in the primary election! It has made a difference in Greenville County.

17.4% of Greenville County voters showed up to vote in this year’s primary election.

That’s a 3 point increase (or 10,000 more voters) from voter turnout in the last primary election in 2022.

10.5% of voters turned out for the runoff, compared to just 7.85% in 2022.

GREAT JOB, EVERYONE!!

But, we still have a long way to go to fully engage our community.

Stay tuned for more information to come regarding the upcoming general election in November and please be sure to follow our partners at Simple Civics: Greenville County and Greater Good Greenville to listen to podcasts and receive important announcements that will help you stay engaged in our community.

06/25/2024

Today is the day, Greenville County voters! It's time to cast your vote in the Primary Election Runoff.

Your voice matters in deciding key races that will shape our community's future. Find your polling place and bring your photo ID. Let's make our voices heard—every vote counts!

Link to find your polling place: https://vrems.scvotes.sc.gov/Voter/Login?PageMode=PollingPlace

06/24/2024

Tomorrow is the primary election runoff! Not sure if you should vote on June 25th? Look up your district and sample ballot to find out!

Here are all of the races that will be decided in the runoff:

1️⃣ US Congress District 3: Sheri Biggs vs. Mark Burns
2️⃣ State Senate District 6: Ben Carper vs. Jason Elliott
3️⃣ State House District 12: Lee Brights vs. Roger Nutt
4️⃣ State House District 28: Chris Huff vs. Kerri Smith
5️⃣ County Council District 25: Ennis Fant vs. Derrick Quarles
6️⃣ County Council District 22: Frank Farmer vs. Jay Rogers
7️⃣ County Council District 20: Alex Reynolds vs. Steve Shaw

It's crucial to cast your vote to decide key races.

06/21/2024

📣June 25 is the runoff for the primary election! Many of us will need to go back out to the polls to determine the winner.

If you live in Taylors, TR, Berea, North Main, Botany Woods, Paris Mountain, Belle Meade, Pleasant Valley, or Southern Greenville County, that means you!

✅You are eligible to vote if you are registered, regardless of if you voted in the primary already or not.

✅You can only vote if there is a runoff race in your district.

✅ If you did already vote, you can only vote in the runoffs for the political party’s races that you initially voted in. (Ex: if you voted in the republican primary races, you can only vote in the republican runoff races).

Use Simple Civics: Greenville County's candidate lookup tool to review your runoff sample ballot and find information about the candidates.

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How to be an informed voter this primary season: Click the green plus (+) button next to a candidate’s name to view more details.

06/21/2024

We are in election overtime! Just as a Clemson game goes into extra innings, the primary election has gone into the runoffs to determine 7 final candidates who will represent us when making important decisions. Please vote on June 25 if there is a runoff in your district.

Thank you Katy Pugh Smith from Simple Civics: Greenville County and Greater Good Greenville for all of the work you do to empower people to be informed voters.

06/19/2024

17.4% voter turnout in the primary election last week! That's more than Anderson and Spartanburg counties and more than the 14.4% turnout in 2022.

Well done Greenville Voters and a big thank you to all of the Voting Matters partners.

Don't forget to check your sample ballot to see if you have a primary runoff on June 25!
https://vrems.scvotes.sc.gov/Voter/Login?PageMode=Sampleballot

We are in primary election overtime and need to settle some ""tiebreakers"" 😄

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06/12/2024

Voting isn't over yet-- the primary runoffs are happening on June 25. Your vote may be a deciding factor in who is elected.

06/11/2024

Today is the day, friends! Please vote in the primary election and encourage your friends and network to do the same.

Visit www.votingmatters.greatergoodgreenville.org for voter resources!

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06/10/2024

Primary election day is tomorrow-- June 11!

If you didn't vote early, tomorrow is your chance to use your voice in a way that truly impacts our community.

"The winner of the primary will go to the November general election ballot, but this year, 17 of the 37 races in Greenville County will be contested only in the primary. This means June 11 may be the only chance for voters to decide who will be their sheriff and who represent county council, House and Senate seats."

Check out this news story from WWYFF News 4where Katy Pugh Smith Executive Director ofGreater Good Greenvilleshares information about why voting in the primary election is so important.

Let's get out there and make our voices count!

South Carolina’s primary election allows voters to cast ballots for congressional, state, and county seats.

06/10/2024

Tomorrow is the primary election! Are you ready?

STEP 1) Make sure you have looked up your sample ballot to know who your candidates are
(Hint: look up the candidates in both parties to see all of your options. You can vote in either the republican or democratic primaries)

STEP 2) Use the candidate lookup tool to learn more about them
simplecivicsgreenvillecounty.org/greenville-candidate-lookup/

STEP 3) Find your polling place and go vote!
www.scvotes.gov

Be sure to post a photo with your "I Voted" sticker and tag