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Rock Hill Ward 2 Special Election Set for June 2 to Fill Council Seat

Published May 12, 2026 at 11:05 pm | By Matthew McKinney, Staff Reporter

Rock Hill Ward 2 special election polling place June 2026

Rock Hill voters in Ward 2 will head to the polls on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, to fill a vacant seat on Rock Hill City Council, according to county voter registration and elections information.

Candidate Anne Poag Harty is on the ballot for the Ward 2 seat. If no candidate receives a majority of votes on June 2, a runoff election is scheduled for June 16, 2026.

Early Voting Dates and Location

Early voting runs May 18 through May 29, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. each weekday at the Holiday Inn Rock Hill, 503 Galleria Blvd., Rock Hill. Voters who want to cast a ballot before Election Day should bring a valid South Carolina photo ID.

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Election Day Polling Places

On Election Day, June 2, Ward 2 voters will cast ballots at their assigned precincts. Polling places for this election include Aldersgate United Methodist Church, India Hook United Methodist Church, Fewell Park Center, and Ebinport Elementary School. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

About Ward 2

Ward 2 covers portions of northern Rock Hill, including neighborhoods near India Hook Road and the Lake Wylie corridor. The ward seat became vacant, triggering the special election under South Carolina law, which requires a special election to fill mid-term council vacancies.

Rock Hill City Council sets policy for the city’s approximately 75,000 residents, overseeing the budget, public utilities, planning, and major capital projects. Ward council members represent specific geographic districts and are elected by voters within that ward.

Voter Registration and Information

Residents who are not yet registered to vote must register by the statutory deadline prior to June 2 to be eligible. Voter registration can be completed online through the South Carolina Election Commission at scvotes.sc.gov or in person at the county board of voter registration and elections. The board’s phone number is 803-684-1242.

More information about the Ward 2 special election is available through yorkcountygov.com.

What's Happening
When is the Rock Hill Ward 2 special election?
Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Early voting runs May 18-29, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Holiday Inn Rock Hill, 503 Galleria Blvd.
Who is on the ballot?
Candidate Anne Poag Harty is on the ballot for the Ward 2 seat. A runoff is scheduled for June 16 if no candidate wins a majority.
Where do Ward 2 voters go on Election Day?
Polling places include Aldersgate UMC, India Hook UMC, Fewell Park Center, and Ebinport Elementary School. Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Matthew McKinney
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Matthew is a staff reporter for HERE Rock Hill covering local news, community stories, and developments across York County. Matthew is committed to accurate, community-first journalism.

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