Board of Elections & Voter Registration
Our mission is to ensure every eligible citizen has the opportunity to register to vote; participate in fair, honest and impartial elections; and have the assurance that their vote will count. We strive to serve the citizens of Oconee County with excellence and integrity in securing the basic foundation of democracy. We uphold transparency and accuracy of the voting process; every vote matters, every vote counts.
2023 Quarterly Meetings:
January 12 following the 10:00 AM Canvass Hearing
April 13 (10:00 AM)
June 1 (10:00 AM) Special Election Certification Hearing
July 13 (10:00 AM)
November 9 following the 10:00 AM Canvass Hearing
The board of elections and voter registration is responsible for conducting all county, state, and federal elections that are held in Oconee County. The board is also responsible for the municipal elections of Seneca, Walhalla, West Union and Westminster.
The five-member board is appointed by the governor upon the recommendation of the Oconee county legislative delegation. An executive director is appointed by the board to oversee the day-to-day operations of the board of elections and voter registration office.
The board meets quarterly at the board of elections and voter registration office, 415 South Pine St. Walhalla SC.
January 12 following the 10:00 AM Canvass Hearing
April 13 (10:00 AM)
June 1 (10:00 AM) Special Election Certification Hearing
July 13 (10:00 AM)
November 9 following the 10:00 AM Canvass Hearing
Board Members:
Kristie Burr (Director) |
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Edna P. Reid |
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Address: 351 North Stribling St. Seneca SC 29678 |
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Phone: 864-710-2788 | |
Email: ednareid@oconeesc.com | |
Jeni Larsen |
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Address: 211 Luther Land Rd. Seneca SC 29672 |
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Phone: 864-723-4736 | |
Janice Matheson Holbrooks |
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Address: 229 Miller Farm Rd. Westminster SC 29693 |
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Phone: 864-710-2384 |
Ryan Nowland (Assistant Director) |
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Webb Smathers, Jr. |
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Address: 341 Tobiano Dr. Westminster SC 29693 |
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Email: wsmathers@oconeesc.com | |
Phone: 864-650-8797 | |
Jim Murray (Chairperson) |
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Address: 47 Starboard Tack Dr. Salem SC 29676 |
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Email: jrmurray@oconeesc.com | |
Phone: 704-763-3521 |