SC · 2026 midterms
Early voting in South Carolina
Oct 19 – Oct 31, 2026
Early voting in South Carolina starts Oct 19, 2026.
Quick answers for South Carolina
Short, sourced answers to common questions. If something looks off, trust the official site.
Last checked Oct 10, 2026
When can I vote early in South Carolina?
Early voting runs Oct 19, 2026 through Oct 31, 2026. Hours and sites are set locally.
Is it too late to register in South Carolina?
Registration closed on Oct 5, 2026. Use the official election site to check whether you are still registered and what you can do next.
Do I need ID to vote in South Carolina?
Show a photo ID: SC license or DMV ID, SC voter registration card with photo (free at your county office), passport, or military ID. If you have a reasonable impediment to getting one, bring your non-photo voter card and sign an affidavit to vote provisionally.
Can college students vote where they go to school in South Carolina?
You can register at your college address (like a dorm) or at a South Carolina home address you plan to return to. Register at least 30 days before the election. Your college ID helps you register, but it WON'T work as voter ID at the polls. Bring an SC license, passport, or the free photo voter card from your county office. If you're registered at home and away the whole early voting period and Election Day, you can vote absentee.
When is the mail ballot request deadline in South Carolina?
Request your mail ballot by Oct 23, 2026. Application must be returned by 5 PM Fri Oct 23.
When does my mail ballot have to arrive in South Carolina?
Your ballot must be received by Nov 3, 2026 at 7:00 AM.
Can I take a photo of my ballot in South Carolina?
Illegal. South Carolina law (S.C. Code 7-25-100) bars letting anyone see your ballot.
Can I vote with a felony record in South Carolina?
You can register again once you've served your entire sentence, including prison or jail, probation and parole (or been pardoned).
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Dates move and counties set hours inside these windows. Before you make the trip, confirm with South Carolina's election office.
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