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How to vote in South Carolina
South Carolina citizens now have more time to register to vote ahead of the 2024 General Election. Due to Hurricane Helene, the voter registration deadline has been extended to October 14. Learn more here.
Key deadlines in South Carolina
Voter registration deadlines
- Online: 30 days before Election Day
- By mail: Postmarked by 30 days before Election Day
- In person: 30 days before Election Day
Absentee ballot request deadlines
- By mail: Received by 11 days before Election Day
- In person: 11 days before Election Day
Absentee ballot return deadlines
- By mail: Received by Election Day
- In person: Received by Election Day
Voting dates
- Early voting starts: 15 days before Election Day
- Early voting ends: 3 days before Election Day