Description
Watch the full recorded meeting of the Pickens County Board of Elections and Registration from Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
In this meeting, the board reviews final preparations for the upcoming November general and special election, covers State Election Board rules, addresses third-party mailers, and unveils student-designed "America 250" 'I Voted' stickers.
Agenda & Meeting Highlights
Precinct Relocations: Updates on the completed Talking Rock Fire Station buildout and plans to resume site evaluations for the Tate precinct after November.
SEB Handwritten List Rule: How poll workers will implement the State Election Board rule requiring a handwritten numbered voter backup list alongside printed paper voter certificates.
Third-Party Mailers & Text Alerts: Supervisor Stacey Godfrey clarifies that unofficial absentee mailers and donation solicitations are not coming from the Pickens County Elections Office.
November Election Operations: Overview of poll worker training, Logic & Accuracy (L&A) testing, absentee ballot distributions, and early voting dates at the Pickens County Recreation Center.
Post-Election Timeline: Key dates for pre-certification (Nov. 6), official certification (Nov. 9), and the statewide 7-race audit starting Nov. 13.
Community News: Announcement of 7 unique student-designed "America 250" 'I Voted' stickers and the newly established Coy Collis Election Hero Award honoring a beloved longtime poll manager.
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Approval of Agenda
IV. Approval of Minutes
a. Approval of September 1st, 2026 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
V. Old Business
a. Update on 2026 Polling Location Changes
VI. New Business
a. Discussion of SEB Rule
b. Discussion of third-party mailers
c. Update November 3rd, 2026 General/ Special Election
VII. Staff Comments
VIII. Board Comments
IX. Public Comments
X. Adjourn