UPDATED July 28, 2023 to clarify that this is an at-large election, open to all City of Aiken voters, Democrats and Republicans alike.

FIRST, AN IMPORTANT NOTE

This is an at-large election, which means that all City of Aiken residents who are registered to vote can vote in this race — Democrats and Republicans alike. The winner of the primary election will serve as Aiken’s mayor, as there are no Democratic challengers in the race.

WHO IS RUNNING

There are three candidates vying in the Aiken mayor election. Below are the candidates’ names in alphabetical order. Links are provided to their websites to learn more. To win, a candidate must receive more than 50% of the vote. This is an important race! Every single vote matters.

Teddy Milner
Rick Osbon
Kathryn Wade

WHEN TO VOTE

The primary election will be held onTuesday August 8th.
Early voting for the primary election began on Monday, July 24 and will continue through Friday, August 4, 2023, weekdays only, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

WHERE TO GO FOR EARLY VOTING
July 24 – August 4

Early voting for all precincts is at the Aiken County Government Center at 1930 University Parkway, Aiken, SC 29801. See dates and times below.

WHERE TO GO FOR PRIMARY DAY VOTING
Tuesday, August 8

Vote at your designated precinct location, as indicated on the chart, below from the Aiken County GOP website. Note that some precincts (see asterisks) have been temporarily changed for the mayoral election. Be sure to confirm your precinct location before going to the polls!

           

OTHER IMPORTANT DATES:

CITY OF AIKEN 2023 ELECTIONS

August 22 — Mayor race runoff (if needed) 
November 7 – General Election

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We welcome questions, below, on the election/voting process and will do our best to find answers. Please, no back and forth debates on national politics and issues. Many thanks. 🌿