South Carolina Primary Guide: How to Vote and What’s on the Ballot

Not sure if you can vote? Or where? We’ve got you covered. Here’s a handy, last-minute guide to voting in South Carolina.

How to vote

Polling stations close in South Carolina at 7 p.m. Eastern Time. People who are currently in line at their polling station are allowed to vote.

The deadline to register to vote is at least 30 days before each election. Not sure if you are registered? You can check for this pagewith your name, date of birth and part of your social security number.

If you’ve used an out of office mood, you can track its status here† Do you want to use an absentee vote in the future? Here are the guidelines†

Where to vote?

You can find polling stations near you at this site (it’s the same as where you check your voter registration status).

According to the South Carolina Secretary of State websiteabsentee ballots must be received by the county polling station by 7 p.m. Eastern Time on Election Day.

What’s on the ballot?

There are a number of races for state offices, as well as many local competitions. You will be asked to make your selection for governor and house races, among others.

Find a personalized sample mood at this site†