Redistricting Beaufort County

Redistricting is the process of enacting new district boundaries. District lines are redrawn every ten years following the completion of the United States census. Federal law stipulates that districts must have nearly equal populations and not discriminate based on race or ethnicity. Boundaries must also be as contiguous and compact as possible and keep communities of interest in their entirety.

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What is Redistricting?

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Redistricting Timeline

Once the map has passed County Council, it will be submitted to the South Carolina Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office to review and then enact the new district maps.

November 8 – 24

Staff will analyze key data points, receive feedback from council members, and draw district maps
November 24

Maps will be posted for public review
November 29 - 6pm to 8pm

Public Hearing for Districts 1,2,3,4,5 at USC-B Auditorium, 805 Carteret St, Beaufort, SC 29902
November 30 - 6:30pm to 8pm

Public Hearing for Districts 5,6,7,9 at Bluffton Recreation Center, 61B Ulmer Rd, Bluffton, SC 29910
December 1 - 6:30pm to 8pm

Public Hearing for Districts 8,10,11 at Hilton Head Island Recreation Center , 20 Wilborn Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
December 2 – 5

Staff will take public comments and see if any adjustments to the boundaries will need to be made
December 6 - 2pm

The final two maps will be presented to the Executive Committee to decide which map to recommend for approval
December 13 - 6pm

1st Reading at County Council meeting
January 10 - 6pm

2nd Reading at County Council meeting
January 24 - 6pm

3rd and Final Reading at County Council meeting

Key Documents

Map Alternative 3A - Forwarded to Council For Consideration

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Presentation on Redistricting from Townhall meetings

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2020 Beaufort County Redistricting Bench Mark report

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