Voting in South Carolina
In the United States, nearly all citizens over the age of 18 can cast a vote each election day. This right--one we often take for granted--helps define our nation as a democracy.In South Carolina, the final day to register to vote in an election is 30 days prior to the election. If you did not register on or before that date, we hope you will register now to be eligible to vote in future elections. If you are registered but will move prior to election day, you may still be able to vote within your county. Read more.
Absentee voting
If you cannot get to the polls, you may be able to vote "absentee." There are very specific circumstances that allow some registered voters to case a ballot without physically going to the polls. Learn more about absentee ballots and voting.
Curbside voting
Any voter who, because of physical handicap or age (65 or older), cannot enter the polling place in which he is registered to vote, or is unable to stand in line to vote, may vote outside that polling place in the closest available parking area utilizing the vehicle in which he has driven or has been driven to the polls.
What if there's an emergency and I can't get to the polls?
Voters admitted to the hospital as an emergency patient on the day of the election or within four days of the election can have an immediate family member apply and carry a ballot to the voter.
Failsafe voting
Under South Carolina law, any registered voter who moves to a different precinct within the same county must be allowed to vote, even though he/she has not previously notified the county board of voter registration of the move. This provision is referred to as "Fail-Safe Voting". Read the Failsafe requirements.
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