Offices on the Ballot
The Town of Lexington will hold a municipal election on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. This is a non-partisan election, and no party affiliation will appear on the ballot. Three council seats are open (of 7). All seats are at-large, meaning each elected official represents the entire Town of Lexington (approximately 12 square miles, 8,000 homes, and 25,000 residents). Incumbent Gavin Smith has announced that he’s seeking re-election. We have no word yet on Ron Williams or Todd Carnes.
Candidate Information
Filing Period
Opens: Thursday, August 1, 2025, at 12:00 p.m.
Closes: Thursday, August 15, 2025, at 12:00 p.m.
Where to File
Lexington County Election Commission
605 W Main Street, Suite C
Lexington, SC 29072
Filing Requirements
• A valid, up-to-date driver’s license showing an in-town address is required.
• Filing Fee: $630.00
Checks must be made payable to: Town of Lexington, SC
State Ethics Commission Requirements
All candidates must:
1. File a Statement of Candidacy at the time of filing.
2. Complete the following forms online with the South Carolina State Ethics Commission (http://ethics.sc.gov):
• Statement of Economic Interests (SEI)
• Campaign Disclosure Reports
For more information, contact the State Ethics Commission or visit their website.
More detailed filing information is also available through the Lexington County Election Commission.Signatures/petitions are no longer used for Town of Lexington. Candidate applications and other candidate information is available on SCVotes.gov. Applications should be signed only in person at the Lexington County Elections Commission office.
You can find the application here on the SCVotes.org website or below.
