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.

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.

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

Board Members:

Kristie Burr (Director)

Edna P. Reid

Address:
351 North Stribling St.
Seneca SC 29678
Phone: 864-710-2788
Email: ednareid@oconeesc.com

Jeni Larsen

Address:
211 Luther Land Rd.
Seneca SC 29672
Phone: 864-723-4736

Janice Matheson Holbrooks

Address:
229 Miller Farm Rd.
Westminster SC 29693
Phone: 864-710-2384

Ryan Nowland (Assistant Director)

Webb Smathers, Jr.

Address:
341 Tobiano Dr.
Westminster SC 29693
Email: wsmathers@oconeesc.com
Phone: 864-650-8797

Jim Murray (Chairperson)

Address:
47 Starboard Tack Dr.
Salem SC 29676
Email: jrmurray@oconeesc.com
Phone: 704-763-3521

Our Mission

It is the mission of Oconee County to provide our current and future citizens and visitors quality services while protecting our communities, heritage, environment and natural resources, in an ever-changing world.

Vision

Oconee County – A diverse, growing, safe, vibrant community guided by rural traditions and shaped by natural beauty; where employment, education and recreation offer a rich quality of life for all generations, both today and tomorrow.