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 register online or by mail to vote in South Carolina by October 14 (EXTENDED DUE TO HURRICANE HELENE).
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.