South Carolina

SOUTH CAROLINA: GET READY TO VOTE

10/5/26Voter Registration Deadline
10/19/26Start of Early Voting
10/23/26Mail-In Ballot Request Deadline
10/31/26End of Early Voting
11/3/26Election Day

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SOUTH CAROLINA VOTING INFORMATION

Voter Registration

How to register to vote: In South Carolina, voters can register to vote online, by mail, or in-person. Click below to register to vote by mail or online, or visit your county voter registration office to register in-person.

Voter Registration Deadline:

Online Applications: Received by Oct. 4
Fax or Email Applications: Received by Oct. 4
Applications by Mail: Postmarked by Oct. 5
In-Person Applications: Most offices closed at 5:00 PM on Oct. 2

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Requesting an Absentee Ballot

Who can vote via absentee ballot? South Carolina voters can vote absentee by mail if they qualify, including voters who are 65 or older; have a physical disability; are out of their county during early voting and Election Day hours; have work obligations or are caring for a sick or disabled person during early voting and Election Day hours; are confined in jail pending trial; are serving in the U.S. Armed Forces or Merchant Marines (and their spouses and dependents); or are admitted to the hospital as an emergency patient on Election Day or within four days before it.

When can absentee ballots be requested? The deadline to return an absentee application is 5:00 PM on the 11th day before the election.

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline: All absentee applications had to be received by 5:00 PM on Oct. 23.

Voting & Returning an Absentee Ballot

When are ballots first mailed out? Oct. 4

Voters who applied early are mailed their ballot about 30 days before the election.

How to return an absentee ballot:

By Mail: Follow the instructions provided with your absentee ballot materials. Your signature on the voter’s oath must be witnessed by anyone 18 or older. A notary is not necessary.
In-Person: Deliver your ballot to your county voter registration office or an early voting center. Photo ID is required. An immediate family member or authorized representative may return your ballot in person with the Authorized Returnee form and Photo ID.

Deadline to Return an Absentee Ballot: 7:00 PM on Nov. 3

Ballots must be received by the county voter registration office by 7:00 PM on Election Day.

**If you are mailing back your absentee ballot after you’ve completed and signed it, it is recommended that you allow at least a week for it to be received.**

How to track your ballot: Click here

Early Voting

Who can vote early in South Carolina? Any registered voter can vote early in South Carolina. No excuse is required.

First Day of Early Voting: Oct. 19

Early voting centers are open Monday – Saturday, 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM. Closed Sunday, Oct. 25.

Last Day of Early Voting: Oct. 31

*Dates and times may vary by county. Please check with your local election officials for dates and hours of operation.*Find your early voting location: Click here