Anderson residents headed to the polls. Voters to decide on five council member seats.

Travis Jacque Rose, Anderson Independent Mail
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Residents in Anderson are voting today. The City of Anderson is holding an election from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Four seats are up for election in single-member districts 2, 4, and 6, and one at-large seat is in District 8, with five candidates running.

Right now, Anderson County Voting officials said turnout has not been huge, as it is not a major election, but no issues have been reported with everything running smoothly.

A run-off election, if necessary, will be on Tuesday, April 16.

Unofficial results can be expected at 8 or 9 p.m., with official results on Thursday.

Council members are elected to serve four-year terms. They can be re-elected after every term.

First to vote, Ed Shiffer, left, near Poll Clerk John Elsea during the Anderson city election at Anderson 6/1 precinct at Trinity United Methodist Church in Anderson, S.C. Monday, April 2, 2024.
First to vote, Ed Shiffer, left, near Poll Clerk John Elsea during the Anderson city election at Anderson 6/1 precinct at Trinity United Methodist Church in Anderson, S.C. Monday, April 2, 2024.

Where do you vote?

Residents can cast their votes at Anderson City polling locations in their district.

What do I need to know to vote?

To vote, you must have been registered by March 3, 2024.

People in line during the Republican early voting at the Board of Voter Registration Elections of Anderson County office on Main Street in downtown Anderson, S.C. Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Republican Primary Election Day is February 24, after early voting from February 12 to 22.
People in line during the Republican early voting at the Board of Voter Registration Elections of Anderson County office on Main Street in downtown Anderson, S.C. Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Republican Primary Election Day is February 24, after early voting from February 12 to 22.

Candidates who are running

District Two

Incumbent Luis Martinez II is seeking re-election for his second term. He has been on the city council since April 11, 2022.

City of Anderson SC Council Seat Map
City of Anderson SC Council Seat Map

No one is currently challenging Martinez II for his seat.

District Four

Incumbent Tony Stewart is also seeking re-election for his sixth term. He has served on the city council since July 1, 2000.

His current term began on July 1, 2020. No one is currently challenging Stewart for his position.

District Six

Rick Laughridge currently holds the District Six seat. He has held the position since July 1, 2008, and his current term ends on June 30, 2024.

"I'll be retiring after 16 years on City Council," Laughridge said. "I’m 76 now and would be 80 if I ran this time and won.  Also, my wife is disabled, and I need to take care of her.

"It was a tough decision, but I’m very proud of Anderson and happy that we have excellent young men willing to give up their time for their community."

Bryce Nivens and Greg Steele are running for the vacant seat.

District Eight at Large Seat

Incumbent John Roberts is running for re-election for his fourth term. He has held the position since April 14, 2014.

No one else is currently challenging Roberts for his seat.

Travis Rose covers Anderson County for the Independent Mail. Reach him via email at trose@gannett.com.

This article originally appeared on Anderson Independent Mail: Anderson voters to decide on five council member seats.