South Carolinians Set New Records with Historic Pre-Election Day Turnout
COLUMBIA, SC (November 4, 2024) – South Carolina has wrapped up its early voting period and the State Election Commission (SEC) is reporting that there have been more than 1.5 million ballots cast in the 2024 General Election, which is the highest total of pre-election day ballots the state has ever seen in an election.
" We are thrilled to see this record-breaking turnout during the early voting period as we head into a highly anticipated Election Day,” said Howie Knapp, Executive Director of the SEC. “If you haven’t cast your ballot yet, get to the polls tomorrow and exercise your right to vote.”
| Approximate Pre-Election Day Totals | |||
| Election | Absentee By Mail | Early In Person | Pre-Election Day Total |
| 2020 General Election* | 441,000 | 893,000 | 1,334,000 |
| 2022 General Election | 58,000 | 562,000 | 620,000 |
| 2024 General Election | 100,000 | 1,472,000 | 1,572,000 |
* While current early voting laws were not established until 2022, in-person and by-mail absentee voting was available to all voters in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Early voting is over, but Election Day is tomorrow, November 5. Make sure you are prepared!
- Polling places will open 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Check your sample ballot and polling place at scVOTES.gov before leaving to vote.
- You will be asked to present a Photo ID when checking in to vote.
The Return Deadline for Absentee Ballots is 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 5
- If you have an absentee ballot and have not yet returned it, return it as soon as possible.
- Consider returning your ballot in person to ensure it is received before the deadline.
- You must present a Photo ID when returning an absentee ballot in person.
- Find more information at scVOTES.gov to learn about exceptions for military and overseas voters and how an Immediate Family Member or an Authorized Representative can assist you with returning your absentee ballot.
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