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
Allyne Mitchell, Chairman of the Board
Ms. Mitchell was appointed by the Governor in December, 2018. Her term expires December 2024.
(The Chairman serves on ALL committees).
Matthew Sweeney, Vice-Chairman of the Board
Mr. Sweeney was appointed by the Governor in May 2023. His term expires December 2026.
Committees: Legislative Affairs (Chairman), Reprecincting
Board Members
James G. Backer
Mr. Becker was appointed by the Governor in May 2023. His term expires December 2024.
Committees: Finance (Chairman), Facilities, Legislative Affairs, Rules
Don Cooper
Mr. Cooper was appointed by the Governor in May 2024. His term expires December 2024.
Committees:
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: Reprecincting (Chairman), Facilities, Legislative Affairs
Herbert Ford
Mr. Ford was appointed by the Governor in May 2023. His term expires December 2026.
Committees: Facilities (Chairman), Reprecincting
Elizabeth Johnson, Secretary of the Board
Mrs. Johnson was appointed by the Governor in May 2023. Her term expires December 2024.
Committees: Rules (Chairman), Finance
James Wedgeworth
Mr. Wedgeworth was appointed by the Governor in August 2021. His term expires December 2024.
Committees: Facilities, Finance
Staff:
Wendell Roberson, Sr, Deputy Director
Jean Felix
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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