Make a plan

Three ways to vote YES.

Vote early, vote on Election Day, or review whether absentee voting is available to you.

Early voting

Begins

October 19

Vote early through October 31, Monday–Saturday, 8:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Early voting is closed Sunday, October 25.

Find early-voting information ↗

Voting absentee

Need to vote absentee?

South Carolina has eligibility requirements and deadlines for absentee voting. Review the State Election Commission’s current instructions before requesting or returning a ballot.

Official absentee information ↗

Before you vote

  • Confirm your polling place or early-voting location.
  • Review your sample ballot through MySCVotes.
  • Bring an accepted Photo ID when voting in person.

Voting dates and hours shown here were verified against the South Carolina State Election Commission for the 2026 statewide general election. Always follow the latest instructions at scVOTES.gov.