‘Tis the season again for local elections as filing is open now or soon for municipal candidates who want to serve as mayor or on the local council in 14 Charleston County communities. The general election is Nov. 4.

“Local elections often have the lowest turnout, but they have a big impact on our everyday lives,” said Isaac Cramer, executive director of the Charleston County Board of Voter Registration and Elections. “The leaders chosen in these elections make decisions about things like public safety, roads and neighborhood development.

“At our office, we work every day to ensure local elections are secure, fair and accessible, so every voter can have confidence that their voice matters.”

In Charleston, candidates interested in the city’s six even-numbered council seats have until Aug

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