Where to vote in SC on Election Day. Here’s how to find your polling place
The big day has finally arrived.
It’s Election Day and if you didn’t take advantage of early voting in South Carolina, then now is the time to cast your ballot. But unlike during the early voting period, Election Day voters must visit their assigned polling place to vote in the general election.
The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today, but if you don’t know where to go, we’ve got you covered. Find tools to search for your polling place below, along with some extra information to know before casting your vote.
How do I find my polling place in SC?
The South Carolina Election Commission has a simple method to search for polling places online. The only catch is you must be registered to vote. Unfortunately, if you’re not registered, it’s too late to do so for the general election.
To find your polling place in SC, click here.
The link will bring you to a site that will ask for basic information including the county where you’re registered, your name, date of birth and the last four digits of your social security number. Fill in those details and the site will tell you your polling place and offer Google Maps directions on how to get there.
What to bring to the polls?
Remember to bring your South Carolina driver’s license to the polls.
If you don’t have a driver’s license, don’t fret. Other forms of identification are accepted including:
- SC Department of Motor Vehicles ID card, which includes SC concealed weapons permit
- SC voter registration card with photo
- U.S. passport
- Federal military ID, which includes all Department of Defense photo IDs and the Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits Card
What if you have a photo ID but forget to bring it?
Even if you don’t have a photo ID in person at your polling place, you can still vote with a provisional ballot. However, the ballot will only count if you show your photo ID to your county voter registration office before the certification of an election, which is usually on Thursday or Friday.
This story was originally published November 5, 2024 at 6:00 AM.
