About the Board
The Board of Voter Registration and Elections of Beaufort County was established in accordance with Section 7-5-10 of the South Carolina Code of Laws and is made up of nine members appointed by the Governor of the State of South Carolina upon recommendation of the Beaufort County Legislative Delegation.
The Director serves at pleasure of the Board.
Marie S. Smalls, Director
Board Leadership
Matthew Sweeney, Chairman of the Board
Mr. Sweeney was appointed by the Governor in May 2023. His term expires December 2026.
Committees: Legislative Affairs (Chairman) (The Chairman serves on ALL committees).
James Backer, Vice-Chairman of the Board
Mr. Becker was appointed by the Governor in May 2023. His term expires December 2024.
Committees: Budget and Finance (Chairman), Legislative Affairs, Redistricting
Board Members
Don Cooper
Mr. Cooper was appointed by the Governor in May 2024 and was reappointed by the Governor on. His term expires December 2028.
Committees: Budget and Finance, Rules
Beverly Dore
Ms. Dore was appointed by the Governor in July 2010 and was reappointed by the Governor on April 21, 2018. Her term expires December 2026.
Committees: Redistricting (Chairwoman), Facilities, Legislative Affairs
Herbert Ford
Mr. Ford was appointed by the Governor in May 2023. His term expires December 2026.
Committees: Facilities (Chairman), Budget and Finance, Redistricting
Elizabeth Johnson
Mrs. Johnson was appointed by the Governor in May 2023 and was reappointed by the Governor on. Her term expires December 2028.
Committees: Rules (Chairwoman), Budget and Finance, Facilities
Allyne Mitchell
Ms. Mitchell was appointed by the Governor in December, 2018. Her term expires December 2024.
Committees: Legislative Affairs, Redistricting, Rules
Michael Swiecicki, Secretary of the Board
Mr. Swiecicki was appointed by the Governor in October 2024. His term expires December 2026.
Committees: Facilities, Rules
Staff:
Wendell Roberson, Sr, Deputy Director
Jean Felix, Training and Outreach Coordinator
Mychael Gibbs
Tonya Harris
Vernon Kemp
Jammie Moore
Lineisha Parris
Rosalyn Smalls
Kristina Weitz
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1228
Beaufort, SC 29901-1228
Physical Address:
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