Irmo Special Election on February 27

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Irmo residents are heading back to the polls in a special election on February 27 to fill the Town Council seat left vacant by Mayor Bill Danielson. Two candidates who previously ran for town-wide at-large seats in 2023 are back in the running.

The candidates vying for the role are George Frazier and Gabriel Penfield.

Here are some key details for voters:

  • Early Voting: Early voting commenced on February 12 and will continue until February 23. Early voting locations are 605 West Main Street, Suite C, Lexington (8:30 am – 5 pm, Monday through Friday, closed Saturday and Sunday) for Lexington County, and 2020 Hampton Street, Columbia (8:30 am – 5 pm, Monday through Friday, closed Saturday and Sunday) for Richland County.
  • Absentee Voting: Registered voters who cannot vote early or qualify for absentee voting can request an absentee application by phone, mail, or in person. The law mandates that ballots will be mailed. The deadline for returning applications is February 16 at 5 pm.
  • Election Day Polling Places (Open 7 am – 7 pm on February 27):Lexington County Precincts & Polling Places:
    • Precinct 48 – Irmo: Irmo Elementary School (7401 Gibbs Street, Irmo)
    • Precinct 54 – Quail Valley: St. Andrews Presbyterian Church (6952 St. Andrews Road, Columbia)
    • Precinct 60 – Murraywood (Temporary Location): St. Andrews Presbyterian Church (6952 St. Andrews Road, Columbia)
    Richland County Precincts & Polling Places:
    • Precinct 402 – Ballentine 1: Ballentine Community Center (1053 Bird Road, Irmo)
    • Precinct 403 – Ballentine 2: Ballentine Community Center (1053 Bird Road, Irmo)
    • Precinct 420 – Dutch Fork 2: Ballentine Community Center (1053 Bird Road, Irmo)
    • Precinct 431 – Friarsgate 1: Friarsgate Park (1712 Chadford Road, Irmo)
    • Precinct 432 – Friarsgate 2 (Temporary Location): Friarsgate Park (1712 Chadford Road, Irmo)
    • Precinct 433 – Old Friarsgate (Temporary Location): Friarsgate Park (1712 Chadford Road, Irmo)
    • Precinct 471 – Parkridge 1: Grace United Methodist (410 Harbison Boulevard, Columbia)
    • Precinct 472 – Parkridge 2: Grace United Methodist (410 Harbison Boulevard, Columbia)
    • Precinct 494 – Riverwalk (Temporary Location): Grace United Methodist (410 Harbison Boulevard, Columbia)

This election provides residents with a crucial opportunity to shape local governance. Exercise your right to vote and have a say in the future of Irmo.