Voter Preparation - Election 2024

Did you know that South Carolina primary elections in June had only a 13.5% voter participation rate? This is the lowest turnout in over a decade! 

In a democratic society, every vote counts, and election years brings higher visibility to issues and opportunities for policy change.

SCACED encourages you to take a moment to make sure you are prepared to vote! Here are some important dates and deadlines to be aware of:

• October 6 - Deadline to register to vote in the General Election. Applications submitted online, by fax, or by email must be received by 11:59 p.m. on October 6.

  • The last day to register in-person is Friday, October 4.

• October 25 at 5:00 PM - Deadline to request an absentee ballot

  • State law no longer allows absentee application requests to be made online or by email. Contact your county voter registration office to receive an application.

  • To vote absentee by mail, get your application by contacting your county elections office:

  • Absentee Voting - SC Votes - South Carolina Election Commission

• Monday, October 21 – Saturday November 2 (Closed Sunday Oct 27): Early Voting Period for the 2024 General Election

  • Centers are open 8:30 AM – 6 PM during the early voting period

  • Find early voting locations here:

    • Early Voting - SC Votes - South Carolina Election Commission

• November 5 - General Election

  • Find your polling place here:

    • MySCVotes Login

  • Polls are open 7AM – 7PM

  • Don't forget to bring your photo ID!

Make sure your voter registration is current by checking your registration information at MySCVotes Login.

• If you have moved from one county to another, you must register in your new county to be eligible to vote.

• If you’ve moved within your county or changed your name recently, update your information before Election Day to help ensure a smoother voting experience.