How many votes had been cast early in South Carolina as of Oct. 26, 2026?

As of 3 p.m. on Oct. 26, 2026, nearly 564,000 votes had been counted statewide, according to a news release from the South Carolina Election Commission (SCEC).

Did South Carolina set an early voting record in 2026?

Yes. The South Carolina Election Commission said in a news release dated Oct. 26, 2026, that the state set a new record for early voting in a gubernatorial election. The release excerpt does not name the previous record.

2026 South Carolina general election

South Carolina Sets Early Voting Record Ahead of Nov. 3 Election

South Carolina set a record for early voting in a gubernatorial election, with nearly 564,000 votes counted as of 3 p.m. on Oct. 26, 2026, according to the state election commission.

By Grand Strand Dispatch Published Oct. 27, 2026, 3:31 pm

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Card showing Nov. 3, 2026 as the South Carolina general election date, after record early voting. — Graphic: Vik Media Group

South Carolina has set a new record for early voting in a gubernatorial election, the South Carolina Election Commission (SCEC) said in a news release dated Oct. 26, 2026.

As of 3 p.m. that day, nearly 564,000 votes had been counted statewide, according to the release. The general election is Nov. 3, 2026.

The excerpt of the release available to this desk does not name the previous record or say whether the total includes absentee-by-mail ballots. It also does not give county figures for Horry County or Georgetown County, in the Grand Strand area of South Carolina.

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Questions and answers

How many votes had been cast early in South Carolina as of Oct. 26, 2026?: As of 3 p.m. on Oct. 26, 2026, nearly 564,000 votes had been counted statewide, according to a news release from the South Carolina Election Commission (SCEC).
Did South Carolina set an early voting record in 2026?: Yes. The South Carolina Election Commission said in a news release dated Oct. 26, 2026, that the state set a new record for early voting in a gubernatorial election. The release excerpt does not name the previous record.