Here’s how SC voters can get sample ballots, candidate info for Nov. 5 general election

If you’d like to see the ballot you’ll use to vote on Election Day, the South Carolina Elections Commission has you covered.

In fact, the agency recommends you get a sample and prepare to vote. Education means less time in the voting booth.

You can check a sample ballot at your MyscVOTES.

It’s as simple as entering your name, date of birth and last four digits of your social security card. Oh, and clicking the box to ensure you’re not a robot.

You may also reach out to your County Voter Registration Office for help with a sample ballot scvotes.gov/contact/county-voter-registration-election-offices.

The Elections Commission also recommends making sure you have a photo ID (SC Driver’s License, SC DMV ID Card, SC Voter Registration Card with Photo, Federal Military ID, or US Passport).

And bring it with you.

You can get a photo ID at DMV or your county election office and if you can’t do that the commission says, ”You may vote a provisional ballot after signing an affidavit stating you have a reasonable impediment to obtaining a Photo ID.”

Polling places are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m Tuesday. Anyone in line at 7 p.m. will be allowed to vote.

For information about the local candidates, go to thestate.com and click on the links at the top of the home page for either the voter guide or politics sections.

This story was originally published October 17, 2024 at 6:00 AM.