--- title: "Aiken Politics & Government News" url: https://www.hereaiken.com/politics/ date: 2026-04-15T14:04:12-04:00 modified: 2026-04-18T18:36:44-04:00 author: "" site: "HEREAiken" attribution: "HEREAiken" --- # Aiken Politics & Government News *Source: [HEREAiken](https://www.hereaiken.com/politics/) — April 15, 2026 by * Aiken SC Politics & Government # Aiken Politics & Civic News Covering **Aiken City Council**, **Aiken County Council**, **SC General Assembly**, and your **federal representatives** in Washington, D.C. Accountability journalism for Aiken County residents. City Council County Council SC Senate SC House US Congress Elections Civic Issues POLITICS NOW HEREAikenPolitical coverage for Aiken, SC◆CITY COUNCILMeets 2nd & 4th Monday — 295 E Main St, Aiken◆COUNTYAiken County Council — 366 N Church Street◆VOTER INFORegister at scvotes.gov — Photo ID required◆FOLLOW#AikenPolitics for live updates◆HEREAikenPolitical coverage for Aiken, SC◆CITY COUNCILMeets 2nd & 4th Monday — 295 E Main St, Aiken◆COUNTYAiken County Council — 366 N Church Street◆VOTER INFORegister at scvotes.gov — Photo ID required◆FOLLOW#AikenPolitics for live updates◆ Aiken residents engage with civic government across multiple levels: city, county, state, and federal. HEREAiken tracks council meetings, school-board votes, candidate filings, and statewide policy as it lands in Aiken County. As we expand local civic coverage here, you can submit issues using the form below or browse the live legislative tracker. Live Updates ## HERE! 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Open public process with community input 41% National search with qualified candidates 24% Council should decide — they were elected for this 20% Promote from within City legal staff 15% Poll opened April 15, 2026 Political Coverage ## Local & State Political News Aiken, Aiken County, & South Carolina Capitol [All Political News →](https://www.hereaiken.com/category/politics-2/) Political news from the Daily Ops feed appears here. Check back daily for Aiken & South Carolina political reporting. Evergreen Guides Political Resource Center Civic education & voter resources for Aiken County residents [🗳️ Voter Registration Guide How to register in South Carolina, key deadlines, and what to expect at the polls. Photo ID required. Register at scvotes.gov →](https://www.scvotes.gov/) [🔍 How to Evaluate Candidates Research voting records, campaign finance, debate performance, and endorsements before Election Day. 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Browse the glossary →](#) Upcoming ## Civic Calendar Political Events & Deadlines — Aiken County APR 16 Election — NOW Early Voting: Central Pacolet & Inman City Council Special Elections 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Voter Registration & Elections Office, 366 N Church St Suite 1630 APR 20 County Council Aiken County Council Regular Meeting 5:15 PM · County Council Chambers, 366 N Church St, Aiken APR 27 City Council Aiken City Council Meeting 5:30 PM · County Council Chambers, Aiken APR 28 Election Day Central Pacolet Town Council & Inman City Council Special Elections Polls open 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Verify your polling place at scvotes.gov MAY 04 Democratic Party Aiken County Democratic Party Monthly Meeting First Monday · Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 502 S Daniel Morgan Ave MAY 05 School Board District 7 Board of Trustees Regular Meeting 6:00 PM · District Administration Building, 610 Dupre Dr, Aiken MAY 06 Election Day Aiken Metro B Water District General Election Polls open 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Verify your polling place at scvotes.gov MAY 18 County Council Aiken County Council Regular Meeting 5:15 PM · County Council Chambers, 366 N Church St, Aiken JUN 01 Republican Party Aiken County Republican Party Meeting Check scgop.com for time and location · Aiken County JUN 02 School Board District 7 Board of Trustees Regular Meeting 6:00 PM · District Administration Building, 610 Dupre Dr, Aiken JUN 09 State Primary South Carolina Congressional, State & Gubernatorial Primary Election Polls open 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Verify your polling place at scvotes.gov JUN 15 County Council Aiken County Council Regular Meeting 5:15 PM · County Council Chambers, 366 N Church St, Aiken JUN 23 Primary Runoff South Carolina Primary Runoff Election (if needed) Polls open 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Verify your polling place at scvotes.gov NOV 03 General Election 2026 General Election — Federal, State & Local Races Polls open 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Verify your polling place at scvotes.gov Elected Officials ## Your Aiken Reps Verified Aiken County representatives — city, county, state & federal Local civic directory coming soon HEREAiken is building a verified directory of Aiken's elected officials — city council, Aiken County council, state delegation, and federal representation. 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