Who Is the Mayor of Charleston, SC? Charleston Elected Officials & Contacts
Mayor: William S. Cogswell Jr.. Find the city council, county officials, sheriff, police chief, school superintendent, your state senator and state representative, and members of Congress, with official contact links.
Charleston Elected Officials at a Glance
The mayor of Charleston, SC is William S. Cogswell Jr.. The city's U.S. senators are Darline Graham and Tim Scott. Its U.S. House members are: Nancy Mace (SC-1), James E. Clyburn (SC-6).
Charleston City Hall
50 Broad Street, Charleston, SC 29401
Phone: 843.724.7311
Website: www.charleston-sc.gov
City of Charleston: Mayor, Manager & Council
- Mayor of CharlestonWilliam S. Cogswell Jr.Official source: www.charleston-sc.gov
- City CouncilCharleston City Council rosterCurrent members, districts and contact details are listed on the official council page.
- City servicesCharleston official websiteDepartments, permits, utilities and service requests.
Charleston County Government
- County governing boardCharleston County board / councilMembers, districts and meeting schedules.
- County servicesCharleston County official website
Sheriff & Police
- SheriffCharleston County Sheriff's OfficeCurrent sheriff and contact information.
Public Schools
- SchoolsPublic school districtSuperintendent, school board and contacts.
South Carolina Legislators for Charleston
Charleston is covered by 7 state Senate districts and 8 state House districts. District lines cut through many cities, so you may be represented by more than one member. Enter your street address in the official lookup to confirm your own.
South Carolina Senate
South Carolina House of Representatives
State legislator contact details come from each member's official legislature page; party labels as listed there.
U.S. Congress for Charleston
Charleston is represented in Washington by 2 members of the U.S. House and, in the U.S. Senate, by two U.S. senators.
U.S. House of Representatives
| Name | District | Party | Washington office |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Mace | SC-1 | R | (202) 225-3176 1728 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 |
| James E. Clyburn | SC-6 | D | (202) 225-3315 274 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 |
Members shown are those serving in the 119th Congress through Jan. 3, 2027. Results of the Nov. 3, 2026 election take effect when winners are sworn in.
U.S. Senate
| Name | Seat | Party | Washington office |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darline Graham | Class II | R | (202) 224-5972 211 Russell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 |
| Tim Scott | Class III | R | (202) 224-6121 104 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 |
Both seats are listed with the member currently serving until a successor is sworn in.
Vote, Register & City Services
- Register to voteRegister to vote in South CarolinaOfficial state voter registration.
- Check your registrationCheck your voter registration status
- FederalRegister to vote (vote.gov)
- City servicesCharleston: services, permits and service requestsOfficial city website; look for 311 or request-a-service links.
- County servicesCharleston County: elections, courts and records
- Find any officialUSA.gov: find and contact elected officials
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the mayor of Charleston, SC?
William S. Cogswell Jr. is the mayor of Charleston, SC, according to the official city website. The mayor can be reached through www.charleston-sc.gov.
Who is my state representative in Charleston, SC?
Charleston is covered by 8 South Carolina House of Representatives districts: Mark Smith (District 99); Carl Anderson (District 103); Tom Hartnett (District 110); Wendell Gilliard (District 111); Gary Brewer (District 114); Spencer Wetmore (District 115); James Teeple (District 116); Leon Stavrinakis (District 119). Because district lines cut through the city, use the official South Carolina lookup with your street address to confirm yours.
Who is my state senator in Charleston, SC?
Charleston is covered by 7 South Carolina Senate districts: Ed Sutton (District 20); Larry Grooms (District 37); Matt Leber (District 41); Deon Tedder (District 42); Chip Campsen (District 43); Brian Adams (District 44); Margie Bright Matthews (District 45). Confirm your own district with the official lookup.
Who are Charleston's U.S. senators?
Darline Graham and Tim Scott are the two U.S. senators for South Carolina.
Who is Charleston's U.S. representative?
Charleston is split among several congressional districts: Nancy Mace (SC-1), James E. Clyburn (SC-6).
Where is Charleston City Hall and how do I contact it?
Charleston City Hall is at 50 Broad Street, Charleston, SC 29401 and the main phone number is 843.724.7311. The official website is www.charleston-sc.gov.
How do I register to vote in Charleston, SC?
Register through the official South Carolina voter registration page, or use vote.gov. Check your registration status with your state's official lookup before each election.
How this page is kept current. Every name on this page is checked against the official government page for that office (city, county, school district, state legislature, the U.S. House Clerk and the U.S. Senate). District lists come from U.S. Census Bureau legislative-district boundaries. Incumbents stay listed until the official site shows a successor sworn in. HERE re-checks this page monthly.
Last verified: . Next check: December 11, 2026.