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Get Ahead: Cast Your Vote Early for the 2024 General Election
Posted on October 17, 2024
COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 17, 2024) – With Early Voting just a few days away, the South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) is encouraging registered voters to make their mark ahead of time by voting early in the Statewide General Election. “There’s no need to wait until November 5 to vote. Early voting provides a convenient and secure way for you to cast your ballot,” said Howie Knapp, Executive Director of the SEC. “Find an Early Voting center in your County, vote just like you would at your polling place on Election Day, and have your voice heard.”
Vote Early
- The Early Voting period starts on Monday, October 21 and ends Saturday, November 2 (Closed Sunday, October 27).
- Early Voting centers are open 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. during the Early Voting period.
- Voters will be asked to present a Photo ID when checking in to vote.
- Visit the Early Voting page on scVOTES.gov to find Early Voting locations in your County or contact your County Voter Registration Office.
Vote Absentee
- Qualified voters can vote Absentee by mail. An example of a qualified voter could be a person with a physical disability or someone who is age 65 or older.
- To vote Absentee by mail, request your application by contacting your County voter registration office.
- The deadline to return the application is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 25.
- The deadline to return an Absentee ballot is 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 5.
- Visit the Absentee voting page on scVOTES.gov to learn more.
Prep for the Polls
- Get a copy of your sample ballot, voting locations and more Election information by visiting scVOTES.gov or by contacting your County Voter Registration Office.
- Download our Voter & Absentee Go-To Guides, Voter FAQs, and visit our Prep for The Statewide General Election page.
- Stay connected with us on Facebook, Instagram, & X.
2024 Constitutional Amendment Question
COLUMBIA, SC (August 12, 2024) - The following constitutional amendment question will appear on all ballots in the November 5, 2024 General Election. Please read over the question so you will be familiar with it before casting your vote.
Proposed Constitutional Amendment
Must Section 4, Article II of the Constitution of this State, relating to voter qualifications, be amended so as to provide that only a citizen of the United States and of this State of the age of eighteen and upwards who is properly registered is entitled to vote as provided by law?
Prep for the Polls
Find all the election information you need to stay Prepped for the Polls by visiting scVOTES.gov or by contacting your county voter registration office. Stay connected with us on Facebook, Instagram, and X for the latest updates.
While the June Primaries and Runoffs are now over, the General Election on November 5 will be here soon. Visit scVOTES.gov to find all the election information you need to stay Prepped for the Polls. Stay connected with us on Facebook, Instagram, and X for the latest updates.
State Wide General Election November 5, 2024
IMPORTANT REGISTRATION DATES AND DEADLINES
- The Deadline to register to vote "In Person" is October 4th 5:00 PM
- Deadline to register to vote "Online" is October 6th 11:59 PM
- Deadline to register "By Mail" is post marked by October 7th
Register to vote with a few easy steps!
- You can register to vote online at scVOTES.gov (requires a Driver’s License or DMV ID).
- You can download a voter registration form, complete it, and return it to your county voter registration office by mail, fax, or email.
- You can register in person by visiting your county voter registration office or while receiving services at the DMV and other state agencies.
Already registered? Be sure it’s up to date by checking your voter registration information.
- If you have moved within your county, make sure you are ready to vote by updating your registration.
- If you have moved from one county another, you must register in your new county by the deadline to eligible to vote.
Choose how you want to vote!
Early Voting
Begins Monday, October 21st - Saturday, November 2nd
Hours 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM (Monday - Saturday)
Closed Sundays and State Holidays
Early Voting 6 Locations
Registration & Election Office
Rooms 112, 113
605 West Main Street
Lexington SC 29072
Voorhees University Education Center (Midland Tech- B & L)
423 College Street
Leesville SC 29070
Midland Tech- Harbison
7300 College Street
Irmo, SC 29063
West Columbia Comm Ctr
754 B Ave
West Columbia SC 29169
Gaston Town Hall
131 N. Carlisle Street
Gaston SC 29053
Chapin Town Hall
157 Columbia Ave
Chapin SC 29036
Vote Absentee
If you are not able to Vote Early or on Election Day and you qualify to obtain an Absentee Ballot,
- Request the "Absentee Application" by visiting the Lexington County Voter Registration office or by calling (803) 785-8362/803-785-4925 or the Main Office number (803) 785-8361
- The Deadline for our office to receive a completed "Absentee Applications" (an application must be requested and returned in order to receive a Ballot) is October 25th 5:00 PM
Vote on Election Day
Polling places are open on Election Day from 7:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m.
Additional Reminders
- To find your Sample Ballot go to scVOTES.gov
- Download our Voter Go-To Guides and check out our voter FAQs to help you Prep for the Polls.
- To Find your Polling location, HERE
- Keep up with us on Facebook, Instagram, and X.
- For additional information regarding voter registration and Elections contact your Lexington County Voter Registration office.
Lexington County Voter Registration
605 W. Main Street, Suite C
Lexington , SC 29072
803-785-8361
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Director R & E Manager Precinct Coordinator Logistics/Equipment Specialist Early Voting/Outreach Specialist Registration Coordinator Admin I Admin I |
Chair Vice Chair
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**Registration & Elections Board Meeting schedule, agendas, and minutes can be found in the Meeting Web Portal.**