Early Voting Starts Today in South Carolina: Hours, Last Day and How to Find Your Site
Early voting for the Nov. 3 statewide General Election runs from Monday, Oct. 19, through Saturday, Oct. 31, with centers open 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., according to the State Election Commission.
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Early voting for the 2026 statewide General Election starts today, Monday, Oct. 19, and runs through Saturday, Oct. 31, according to the State Election Commission (SEC). The general election is Nov. 3.
When does early voting start and end in South Carolina?
The early voting period runs from Monday, Oct. 19, to Saturday, Oct. 31, the SEC says on its website, scvotes.gov.
| Item | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Early voting starts | Monday, Oct. 19 | SEC |
| Early voting ends | Saturday, Oct. 31 | SEC |
| Center hours | 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. | SEC |
| Day listed as closed | Sunday, Oct. 25 | SEC |
| General election | Nov. 3 | SEC news releases |
What are early voting hours in South Carolina?
The SEC lists early voting centers as open from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. It also lists Sunday, Oct. 25, as closed. The SEC page does not say whether the hours on Saturday, Oct. 31, the last day, are the same in every county.
Where do I vote early in Horry and Georgetown counties?
The SEC page links to a county elections office for each county but does not list early voting addresses for Horry or Georgetown. Use the Find Yours link on the SEC site to reach your county’s office and confirm the site, hours and any changes before you go.
How do I find my polling place and sample ballot?
MyscVOTES, the SEC’s online system, lets you check your registration, get your sample ballot, find your polling place and view your voting history. Use the Find My Polling Place and Get My Sample Ballot tools on scvotes.gov.
Can I still register for the November election?
No. The SEC announced in a Sept. 30, 2026, release that the deadline to register for the 2026 statewide General Election was Sunday, Oct. 4.
How many people are registered to vote in South Carolina?
The SEC homepage lists 3,449,237 registered voters in South Carolina. The text we reviewed does not say when that count was taken.
Where can I find early voting numbers?
The SEC publishes an early voting and absentee statistics report. The agency says it is updated by 10 a.m. each day. The report is linked from scvotes.gov.
Questions and answers
- When does early voting start and end in South Carolina for the November 2026 election?
- According to the State Election Commission, early voting for the statewide General Election runs from Monday, Oct. 19, through Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. The general election is Nov. 3.
- What are early voting hours in South Carolina in 2026?
- The State Election Commission lists early voting centers as open from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. It lists Sunday, Oct. 25, as closed. The SEC does not say whether the Oct. 31 hours are the same in every county.
- How do I find my polling place in South Carolina?
- Use the Find My Polling Place tool in MyscVOTES on the State Election Commission website, scvotes.gov.
