Early voting in Spartanburg's GOP primary: Here's what to know
Nine Republican candidates are in the mix to become Spartanburg County's next sheriff:
Robert Cheeks, Andy Clark, Rusty Clevenger, Adam Crisp, Nick Duncan, Randy Hollifield, Joseph Pilato, Bill Rhyne, Ric Stephens
The winner of the GOP primary will run unopposed.
Meanwhile, there are six candidates seeking the Republican nomination for Spartanburg County Council District 3:
Paul Abbott, Bryan Alverson, Tim Burrell, Caylus Goodson, Jason Lynch, and Stephen Mathis.
The primary winner in the county council race will take on Democrat Kathryn Harvey and Forward Party candidate Sarah Gonzalez.
The Republican Party primary will be held on August 5.
But eligible voters may cast their ballot ahead of time – from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m., Monday through Friday until August 1 – at the Spartanburg County Administration Building, located at 366 North Church Street.
More: Spartanburg sheriff candidates offer views on diversity hiring, ICE enforcement
Voting is taking place in Conference Room 1.
'It's very important to note that this location is upstairs and voters should park on the Church Street side of the administration building, entering through the main entrance near the flagpoles,' said John Baucom, Director of Spartanburg County Voter Registration and Elections.
Voters should bring a valid photo ID, Baucom said.
He also encourages voters to visit scvotes.gov to verify their address and review a sample ballot.
The special election for Spartanburg County Sheriff follows the May 23 resignation of former Sheriff Chuck Wright amid controversy.
Wright had been in office for more than 20 years.
Jeffery Stephens is currently serving as interim sheriff.
The special election for Spartanburg County Council will fill the seat David Britt held since 1991. He resigned in May to take a position with the South Carolina Public Service Commission.
This article originally appeared on Greenville News: Early voting has begun in sheriff, county council GOP primaries
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