​Municipal Elections in Laurens County Tuesday, March 4th – Polls Open at 7 AM

Laurens County voters will head to the polls tomorrow, Tuesday, March 4, 2025, to vote in several local municipal elections across the county. Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., and only those elections applicable to each voter’s residence will appear on their ballot.

What’s on the Ballot?

Below is a full list of the contested races and candidates appearing on ballots across Laurens County:

City of Clinton General Election

• City Council Seat 1

  • Sonya Y. Adams
  • Danny Cook

• City Council Seat 3

  • Natalie Cogsdill
  • Robbie Neal
  • Dianne Vaughn

• City Council Seat 5

  • Ronnie Roth
  • Danny Smith

City of Laurens General Election

• City Council Seat 1

  • Marion Blonde Miller (unopposed)

• City Council Seat 4

  • Sara C. Latimore
  • Calvin Whitmire

Note: City of Laurens City Council Seat 2 is currently vacant and will not be on this ballot.

Commission of Public Works General Election

• CPW District 2
  • C. Parker Moore Jr. (unopposed)

Town of Cross Hill General Election

• Mayor

  • Danny Stroud (unopposed)

• Town Council (Voters can select up to 3 candidates)

  • Connie Jester
  • Beverly Jones
  • Rita Faye Neal
  • Brandon D. Simpson

Note: Candidate David L. Coleman withdrew from the race.

Town of Gray Court General Election

• Town Council (Voters can select up to 2 candidates)
  • Millie Dawkins (unopposed for one seat)

Note: One at-large seat remains vacant.

Town of Waterloo General Election

• Mayor

  • Barbara A. Smith (unopposed)

• Town Council (Voters can select up to 2 candidates)

  • Murry Jones
  • Curtis Jerome Todd

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Important Election Day Reminders

• Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.
• Voters must present a valid photo ID (SC Driver’s License, SC Voter Registration Card with photo, Federal Military ID, or US Passport).
• Only voters who live within municipalities or districts with races on the ballot will vote in this election.

Why Your Vote Matters

While these local elections often see lower turnout than national races, they have a direct impact on life in Laurens County — from city services and public works to local ordinances and community development. Every vote truly counts when it comes to shaping the future of our local towns and cities.

For more information, including sample ballots and polling locations, visit the Laurens County Voter Registration & Elections Office website at www.scvotes.gov.