Early voting in Horry County, South Carolina: dates, hours and locations
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.
Registered Horry County voters can vote at any early voting site in the county.
Where to vote early
- Aynor Town Hall
- Carolina Forest Recreation Center
- 21st Ave County Complex
- South Strand Recreation Center
- Loris Public Safety Center
- North Strand Recreation Center
- County Voter Registration and Elections Office
Early voting hours
From Monday, Oct. 19, through Saturday, Oct. 31: Monday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Sunday, Oct. 25.
Key dates and deadlines
| Early voting | Oct. 19-31, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Mail ballot request | 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. |
| Mail ballot return | Absentee ballots must be received by the county voter registration office by 7 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 3. |
| Election Day | Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., at your assigned polling place. |
| Registration | Registration for the Nov. 3 election closed Oct. 2 in person, Oct. 4 online and Oct. 5 by mail (postmark). South Carolina does not offer same-day registration. |
What to bring
Bring a photo ID: a South Carolina driver license or DMV ID card, a voter registration card with photo, a federal military ID, a U.S. passport or a concealed weapons permit. Voters without one can vote a provisional ballot.
Contact and polling place lookup
Horry County Voter Registration and Elections, 1515 Fourth Ave., Conway, SC 29526.
Check your registration and polling place (SC Votes).
Questions voters ask
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.
What are the early voting hours in Horry County?
Early voting sites in Horry County are open Monday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Sunday, Oct. 25.
Where can I vote early in Aynor?
In Aynor, you can vote early at Aynor Town Hall (600 Main St., Aynor, SC 29511). Registered Horry County voters can use any early voting site in the county.
Where can I vote early in Myrtle Beach?
In Myrtle Beach, you can vote early at Carolina Forest Recreation Center (2254 Carolina Forest Blvd., Myrtle Beach, SC 29579), 21st Ave County Complex (1201 21st Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577), and South Strand Recreation Center (9650 Scipio Lane, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588). Registered Horry County voters can use any early voting site in the county.
Where can I vote early in Loris?
In Loris, you can vote early at Loris Public Safety Center (3909 Walnut St., Loris, SC 29569). Registered Horry County voters can use any early voting site in the county.
Where can I vote early in Little River?
In Little River, you can vote early at North Strand Recreation Center (120 Highway 57 S., Little River, SC 29566). Registered Horry County voters can use any early voting site in the county.
Where can I vote early in Conway?
In Conway, you can vote early at County Voter Registration and Elections Office (1515 Fourth Ave., Conway, SC 29526). Registered Horry County voters can use any early voting site in the county.
What is the deadline to request a mail ballot in Horry County?
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.
What time do polls open on Election Day in Horry County?
On Tuesday, Nov. 3, polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.. On Election Day you must vote at your assigned polling place.
Can I still register to vote in Horry County?
Registration for the Nov. 3 election closed Oct. 2 in person, Oct. 4 online and Oct. 5 by mail (postmark). South Carolina does not offer same-day registration.
What ID do I need to vote in South Carolina?
Bring a photo ID: a South Carolina driver license or DMV ID card, a voter registration card with photo, a federal military ID, a U.S. passport or a concealed weapons permit. Voters without one can vote a provisional ballot.