VOTING IN SOUTH CAROLINA
2024 Primary Election Dates & Deadlines
- Tuesday, May 28 - Friday, June 7: Early voting centers are open from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, June 11: Statewide Democratic and Republican primaries (polling places open 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.)
While you are required to register to vote in South Carolina, registration is not tied to a political party. You can vote in either party's primary, but not in both.
2024 General Election Dates & Deadlines
- Saturday, October 12: Registration deadline to vote in general election
- Tuesday, November 5: Statewide General Election
Please note that these dates apply to State House, State Senate, and Congressional elections. Local elections may take place on other dates. For more dates and deadlines, and for information on early and absentee voting, check scvotes.gov.
Register to vote (scvotes.gov)
Check your registration, polling place, & sample ballot (SCVOTES.GOV)
Download Our Voting Rights Guide
If you have any issues while voting, contact the national Election Protection Hotline.
- English: 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683)
- Spanish/Español: 479-763-2822
- Arabic: 844-YALLA-US
- Asian Languages: 888-API-VOTE