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West Columbia City Council District 7

Election Information:This Municipal Election will be held Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Your address indicates you live in the district for this race.To find your Election Day polling location, go to: https://vrems.scvotes.sc.gov/Voter/Login?PageMode=PollingPlaceEARLY VOTING: If you prefer to vote prior to November 4, 2025, you can vote during a two-week early voting period Monday, October 20 through Friday, October 31, except Saturday and Sunday, at the Lexington County Voter Registration and Elections Office: 605 West Main Street, Room 130, Lexington, SC 29072. The early voting center will be open from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.ABSENTEE VOTING: You may be eligible to vote absentee by mail. For details on eligibility and how to submit your request, see this SC Election Commission Voting Absentee page: https://www.scvotes.gov/absentee-voting.Position Description:The City of West Columbia has a nonpartisan council form of government with nine members, including the mayor, elected on alternating terms. The mayor is elected at large, while each council member represents a single-member district. Each member has one vote, and the council is responsible for making policy, enacting laws, and appointing the City Administrator. To serve as Mayor or Council Member a person must be a resident of the city, at least 18 years of age and registered to vote.

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    Sarah Mattern
    (NON)

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