The 2026 Statewide General Election is on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 and the State Election Commission is encouraging all voters to Prep for the Polls to ensure a smooth voting experience.
Click here for the Voter Go-To-Guide and the Absentee Go-To Guide.
Register Before The Deadline
To participate in this election, voters must be registered by the deadline.
- Register online at scVOTES.gov (must be received by Sunday, October 4).
- Download a voter registration form from scVOTES.gov. Complete and return the form to your county voter registration office:
- By fax or email attachment (must be received by Sunday, October 4).
- By mail (must be postmarked by Monday, October 5).
- Register in person at your county voter registration office (most offices will close at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 2 for in-office registrations).
Already Registered? Take a few minutes to make sure your information is current.
- If you have moved from one county to another, you must register in your new county by the deadline to be eligible to vote.
- If you’ve moved within your county or changed your name recently, update your information prior to election day to help ensure a smoother voting experience.
Pick your Voting Method
Vote Early
- Any voter can vote early at any early voting center in their county during the early voting period. Go to an early voting center in your county, present your Photo ID, and vote using the voting system like you would at your polling place on Election Day.
- The early voting period for the Statewide General Election starts on Monday, October 19 and ends Saturday, October 31.
- Early voting centers are open 8:30 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. during the early voting period.
- Closed Sunday, October 25.
- Visit the early voting page on scVOTES.gov to find early voting locations in your county.
Vote Absentee
- Return the ballot by mail or personal delivery as soon as possible.
- Ballots must be received by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 3, 2026.
- Ballots should be mailed no later than one week prior to Election Day to help ensure timely delivery.
- Voters must present Photo ID if returning an absentee ballot in person.
- Additional information about assistance from an Immediate Family Member or Authorized Representative requesting an absentee ballot is available at scVOTES.gov.
Vote on Election Day
- Vote at your polling place on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3.
- Polls are open 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Find your polling place address by checking your MyscVOTES.
- Don’t forget to bring your Photo ID to the polling place.
Find Results
- Visit the election results page on scVOTES to find results. Results will be begin to appear after 7:00 p.m. on Election Day.