Your home for information, resources, and tools you need to register and vote in South Carolina.
2026 Primary Election Key Dates:
2026 RESOURCES:
2026 Statewide Primaries:
South Carolina will hold statewide Primary Elections on June 9th for state and local partisan races. Primaries are elections that political parties (Democrat / Republican) use to select their candidates for the general election. Not every race will have a primary election.
How To Vote:
Voter Resources:
Frequently Asked Questions:
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THE VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINES TO VOTE IN JUNE PRIMARY HAS PASSED.
You can still register to vote, but you will not be eligible to vote in the June 9th Primary Election.
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Yes! State law requires voters in South Carolina to present a valid photo ID to confirm their identity when they vote in person. Photo IDs accepted:
SC Driver’s License
SC Department of Motor Vehicles ID Card (includes SC Concealed Weapons Permit)
SC Voter Registration Card with Photo
US Passport
Federal Military ID (includes all Department of Defense Photo IDs & Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits Card)
If you don’t have an acceptable photo ID, there may be other ways you can confirm your identity.
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Students may register where they live while attending college. This could be at an address in college community (e.g., a dormitory) or an address you intend to return to while not in the college community (e.g., family home).
For guidance in determining what residence to claim for voter registration purposes, see S.C. Code of Laws Section 7-1-25.
Many college students who live on campus receive their mail at a campus post office box. These students must register at the physical address of their dormitory or housing complex. A student’s P.O. Box can be provided for mailing and contact purposes.
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Early In Person: During the early voting period, you can vote at a designated early vote location in your county. Early voting dates are Tuesday, May 26th - Friday, May 29th -AND- Monday, June 1st - Friday, June 5th. All early voting locations are open from 830am - 5pm. No voting on weekends for primary election.
Absentee Ballot: State law allows voters with qualifying reasons to vote absentee by mail. To find out if you qualify & to learn more click here. Deadline to request your absentee ballot is May 29th
In Person on Election Day: Vote in person at your assigned polling location between the hours of 7am and 7pm on Tuesday, June 9th.
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Per state law, county voter registration offices establish up to 7 early voting centers that must be open during the two-week early voting period (prior to General Election date).
Voters can visit any early voting center in their county during the early voting period, present their Photo ID , and vote safely and securely.
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For more information, click here.
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We recommend visiting your state Secretary of State’s office website or your local County website or County Voter Registration website for specific and timely state registration and voting requirements and information.
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We do not endorse or support any political party or candidate at the federal, state, or local level. Information provided on this website is specific to the state of South Carolina and may not be applicable to any other state or region. Information is updated as of May 24, 2026 and subject to change with future state and federal laws.