Early voting in Brunswick, Georgetown and Horry counties: 2026 election guide
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Here is when and where you can vote early in each county we cover, with hours, mail ballot deadlines and what to bring.
Early voting by county
| County | Early voting | Hours | Today |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick County, NC |
Oct. 15-31 | Weekdays from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the four satellite sites and 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Government Center in Bolivia; Saturdays, Oct. 17 and 24, from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the satellite sites only; and Saturday, Oct. 31, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at all sites. Closed Sundays. | Early voting is open today, Monday, Oct. 19: 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Government Center 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.). |
| Georgetown County, SC |
Oct. 19-31 | Monday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Sunday, Oct. 25. | Early voting is open today, Monday, Oct. 19: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Horry County, SC |
Oct. 19-31 | Monday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Sunday, Oct. 25. | Early voting is open today, Monday, Oct. 19: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
Mail ballots and Election Day
North Carolina. 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, is the deadline to request an absentee ballot by mail. Completed absentee ballots must be received by the county board of elections by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 3. You can also hand them in at an early voting site during early voting. Polls are open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 3. North Carolina State Board of Elections.
South Carolina. 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, is the deadline to return an absentee application. South Carolina mail absentee voting is for voters who qualify under one of the state's listed reasons. Absentee ballots must be received by the county voter registration office by 7 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 3. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Nov. 3. South Carolina Election Commission.
Questions voters ask about early voting
When is the 2026 general election?
The general election is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
When does early voting start in Brunswick County, North Carolina?
Early voting in Brunswick County runs from Thursday, Oct. 15, through Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, at 5 sites. Hours: weekdays from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the four satellite sites and 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Government Center in Bolivia; Saturdays, Oct. 17 and 24, from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the satellite sites only; and Saturday, Oct. 31, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at all sites. Closed Sundays. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3.
When does early voting start in Georgetown County, South Carolina?
Early voting in Georgetown County runs from Monday, Oct. 19, through Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, at 4 sites. Hours: Monday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Sunday, Oct. 25. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3.
When does early voting start in Horry County, South Carolina?
Early voting in Horry County runs from Monday, Oct. 19, through Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, at 7 sites. Hours: Monday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Sunday, Oct. 25. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3.