McCormick County School District — Bond Referendum

What it does

Shall the Board of Trustees of McCormick County School District, South Carolina (the “School District”) be empowered to issue, in one or more series, in one or more years, general obligation bonds of the School District, in a principal amount of not exceeding $18,500,000, the proceeds of which will be used to finance the costs (including architectural, engineering, legal and related fees) of the following capital improvement projects at the McCormick County Educational Complex: Constructing and equipping an auditorium; constructing and equipping additional classroom space for use as a band room, a culinary arts room and flexible space; renovating and equipping existing classrooms for use as a weight room, a cyber security room, an art room and a welding room; and constructing and equipping other improvements identified by the School District?

A YES vote means

McCormick County School District could issue up to $18,500,000 in bonds for an auditorium, new band, culinary and flexible classrooms, and renovated weight, cyber security, art and welding rooms at the McCormick County Educational Complex.

A NO vote means

The school district would not issue these $18,500,000 in bonds.

Needed to pass

A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.

Left–right lean

Not a left–right issue: a procedural or local question that liberals and conservatives don't typically split on (AI read of the official ballot summary).

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on McCormick County School District mean?

McCormick County School District could issue up to $18,500,000 in bonds for an auditorium, new band, culinary and flexible classrooms, and renovated weight, cyber security, art and welding rooms at the McCormick County Educational Complex.

What does a NO vote on McCormick County School District mean?

The school district would not issue these $18,500,000 in bonds.

How many votes does McCormick County School District need to pass?

A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.

Should I vote yes or no on McCormick County School District?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.

When is the vote?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.