In-person voting
Make sure you know where your polling place is and have a plan for voting day.
Mail-in voting
Request your ballot by OCTOBER 25 and be sure it is received before Election Day.
Early voting
Vote early in South Carolina beginning OCTOBER 21 – NOVEMBER 2.
Are you ready for it?
Be sure to have a plan for voting on Election Day, November 5.
Frequently asked questions
Who can register to vote in South Carolina?
To register to vote in South Carolina you must:
- Be a U.S. citizen for at least one month before the next election
- Be a resident of South Carolina and your election district
- Be at least 18 years old on the day of the next election
- Not convicted of a felony (or, if so, have had your civil rights restored)
- Not judged mentally incompetent in a court of law
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
South Carolina does not offer same-day voter registration, so be sure to submit your voter registration before the deadline.
What are the voter registration deadlines?
- To submit your voter registration online, your registration must be received by October 14.
- To submit your voter registration by mail, it must be postmarked by October 14.
- To submit your voter registration in person, you must visit a polling place and register by October 14.
REGISTRATION DEADLINES EXTENDED DUE TO HURRICANE HELENE
What do I need to bring to vote?
At your polling place, you will be asked to show one of the following Photo IDs:
- Driver’s license ID card issued by the S.C. Department of Motor Vehicles
- Voter Registration Card with Photo
- Federal Military ID
- US Passport
Voters without ID may be able to vote provisionally.
How can I vote from overseas or in the military?
Learn more about how to vote if you are living abroad or serving in the military.