Yemassee, August 26, 2025
News Summary
Yemassee is set to hold its Municipal General Election on November 4, filling two town council seats and a mayoral position. With current officials not seeking re-election, new candidates must be elected. Voter registration is crucial for participation, with the registration period open until early September. Yemassee has a population of about 1,000 residents and includes three voting precincts. Past elections indicate varying voter turnout across counties, which could affect this election cycle.
Yemassee is gearing up for its Municipal General Election with the candidate filing period now open since August 22 and scheduled to remain open until early September. This election, set for Tuesday, November 4, will seek to fill three critical leadership roles in the town: two town council members and one mayor. Current officeholders in these positions include Council Member David Paul Murray, Council Member Stacy Pinckney, and Mayor Colin J. Moore.
In Yemassee, all mayor and town council positions are elected at-large and are non-partisan, allowing all registered voters a voice in their local governance. The town operates under a council form of government, which includes a mayor and four council members. Each council member serves staggered terms every two years, with each term lasting four years. This year, the council has the task of electing new representatives as both current council members Murray and Pinckney will not be seeking re-election, alongside Mayor Moore.
The Town of Yemassee, which spans approximately 4.5 square miles and has a population of around 1,000 residents, is divided into three voting precincts for the upcoming election. Voter registration is essential for participation in the election, with different registration deadlines set for residents in Hampton County and Beaufort County, which both encompass portions of Yemassee.
Previously, during a recent election, new council members Richie Hagan and Daniel Anderson were elected. Hagan received a total of 133 votes, including 131 from Hampton County and 2 from Beaufort County. Anderson, on the other hand, collected 120 votes with 118 from Hampton County and 2 from Beaufort County, while competitor Peggy Bing-O’Banner garnered a total of just 86 votes.
Matthew Garnes, the town administrator, has noted a trend where Beaufort County generally experiences lower voter turnout when compared to Hampton County, a situation that may impact the current election cycle. With Hagan being a retired employee of CSX, he has expressed a commitment to improving the future of Yemassee for his family and the community. Anderson, who served on the council from 2013 to 2017, is running again due to encouragement from the community and a feeling of unfinished business. He aims to promote local growth and plans to advocate for establishing local medical facilities to better serve Yemassee residents.
Yemassee is historically significant for its train station, which has been instrumental in transporting countless Marine recruits. This unique background underlines the importance of the upcoming election and the efforts to further enhance the town’s future.
Frequently Asked Questions
What positions are being filled in the Yemassee Municipal General Election?
The election will fill two town council member positions and one mayoral position.
When is the Yemassee Municipal General Election?
The election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 4.
How can residents participate in the election?
Residents need to be registered to vote by the specified registration deadline for their county.
How many voting precincts are there in Yemassee?
Yemassee has three voting precincts available for its residents.
Election Key Features
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Election Date | November 4 |
| Positions Open | 2 Town Council Members, 1 Mayor |
| Registration Period | Open until early September |
| Voting Precincts | 3 |
| Population | Approximately 1,000 |
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Additional Resources
- Bluffton Today: Candidate Filing Period Open for Yemassee Elections
- Island Packet: Yemassee Municipal Elections News
- Hindustan Times: Monkeys Escape Research Facility in South Carolina
- The New Yorker: A Stay at Lin Wood’s MAGA-Friendly B&B
- Island Packet: Yemassee Election Candidates Profile
- Wikipedia: Yemassee, South Carolina
- Google Search: Yemassee Municipal Elections
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