Charleston Co. Sheriff GOP primary: It’s a Runoff Between Kitchens and Ritchie

History in the Making in Charleston County

In a highlight of South Carolina’s local politics, the Charleston County Sheriff Republican primary is officially set to proceed to a runoff election. We are witnessing riveting campaigns as candidates Greg Kitchens and Carl Ritchie vie for the coveted position. With Kitchens pulling 44.55% of the votes and Ritchie following closely with 41.67% in the recent statewide primary, the Charleston County Board of Voter Registration and Elections confirmed the need for a runoff election.

The Runoff: Kitchens Versus Ritchie

The determined pair, Kitchens and Ritchie, emerged as the two frontrunners in a hard-fought field of four candidates. As neither managed to secure an outright majority in a race that was nearly neck and neck, the mandate is clear – a runoff election, set for June 25, 2024, will determine the final victor.

It’s pertinent to note that eligibility for voting in the runoff primary is restricted to those who participated in the Republican primary. If you’ve thrown your hat in the Democratic primary, unfortunately, you won’t get a say in this runoff.

The Path to the Ballot: Early Voting Guidelines

An early voting period has been announced to facilitate increased voter participation and convenience. It will commence on Wednesday, June 19, and conclude on Friday, June 21, covering a span of three days. Early voting can be done each day between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

The Charleston County Board of Voter Registration and Elections has announced three early voting centers you can visit: the headquarters located at 4340 Corporate Road, North Charleston; the Essex Village Church of Christ at 736 Savage Road, Charleston; and the Wando Mount Pleasant Library at 1400 Carolina Park Boulevard, Mount Pleasant.

Important Information about Polling Station

A significant change has been made to one polling location for the runoff election. Voters who typically cast their votes at Mount Pleasant 1 at Alhambra Hall should note that the polling station has been relocated to the Miram Brown Community Center at 118 Royall Avenue, Mt. Pleasant.

The Final Stretch

As Charleston County inches closer to the much-anticipated runoff, it’s a fully charged atmosphere. County residents eagerly watching the race as Kitchens and Ritchie battle it out. Both have hopes high for the June 25 climax, and only time will tell who emerges victorious in serving as the Charleston County Sheriff. An engaging civic affair, this runoff is an exercise of democracy shining bright in South Carolina.

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