Your home for information, resources, and tools you need to register and vote in South Carolina.
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You may be voting in a new district this election due to redistricting (inc. Charleston & North Charleston).
2023 Upcoming Election Dates:
*Depending on the county, in races where no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote, a runoff election between top 2 candidates will be held.
Be Vote Ready:
Be Ballot Ready: Charleston
City of Charleston is voting with new districts for the first time. Please check (and double check) new district maps to ensure you have the correct information before voting.
Be Ballot Ready: North Charleston
City of North Charleston is voting with new districts for the first time. Please check (and double check) new district maps to ensure you have the correct information before voting.
Voter Resources:
Frequently Asked Questions:
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THE VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE TO VOTE IN NOVEMBER 2023 MUNICIPAL ELECTION HAS PASSED. BUT, YOU CAN STILL REGISTER TO VOTE IN THE NEXT ELECTION.
The deadline is 30 days before Election Day.
Mail in registration forms must be postmarked at least 30 days before Election Day to be eligible to vote in that election. (If deadline falls on a Sunday or U.S. Postal Service holiday, postmark deadline extended to next day not a Sunday or holiday.)
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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
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.
In Person on Election Day: Vote in person at your assigned polling location between the hours of 7am and 7pm
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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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Please send us an email at: info@govotesc.org
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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 October 12, 2023 and subject to change with future state and federal laws.