Election Day Reminders for Special Republican Primary Runoff

Posted on August 21, 2026

COLUMBIA, S.C. (August 21, 2026)- As the final day of early voting for the Special Republican Primary Runoff comes to a close, the State Election Commission (SEC) is reminding eligible voters to prepare now for Election Day on Tuesday, August 25.

Voting on Election Day

Not every voter is eligible to participate in the Special Republican Primary Runoff. Voters who voted in the June Democratic Primary or Runoff are not eligible to vote in this election.

Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Any voter who is in line by 7:00 p.m. will be allowed to vote.
Before heading to the polls, voters are encouraged to verify their polling place and review their sample ballot at scVOTES.gov.
Make sure to bring a valid Photo ID to vote.

Returning an Absentee Ballot

Voters who still have an absentee ballot should keep the following in mind:

To be counted, absentee ballots must be received by the county voter registration and elections office no later than 7:00 p.m. on August 25.
Be sure to sign the voter’s oath and have the return envelope witnessed before returning the ballot. Make sure the witness provides an address.
Instead of mailing your ballot, consider personally delivering your ballot to ensure it arrives on time.
An authorized returnee may return a ballot on a voter’s behalf if the required authorized returnee form is completed.
Voters returning an absentee ballot in person must present a valid Photo ID.

Stay Informed!

Election results will be available on election night at scVOTES.gov.
Voters can also stay connected with the SEC on Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn for election updates and information.

Access your sample ballot, polling places, and get all the essential election information at scVOTES.gov or by contacting your county voter registration office.

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