Tuesday, November 3, 2026
South Carolina General Election
Every South Carolina voter will see the statewide races below.
Election Day
U.S. House and local races for South Carolina are coming soon. To see your full ballot now, use South Carolina Election Commission: SCVotes.
Statewide races
On every South Carolina ballot.
Key dates
- Sun, October 4, 2026: Voter registration deadlineOnline, email and fax registrations are due by Sunday, Oct. 4, and mailed applications must be postmarked by Monday, Oct. 5. In-person registration at most county offices ended at 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2.
- Mon, October 19, 2026: Early voting beginsVote at any early voting center in your county, Monday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., through Oct. 31. Centers are closed Sunday, Oct. 25. You don't need a reason, but you do need a photo ID.
- Fri, October 23, 2026: Absentee ballot application deadlineApplications are due by 5 p.m. Voting absentee requires a qualifying reason, such as being 65 or older, having a physical disability, a work conflict, or being away from your county.
- Sat, October 31, 2026: Last day of early voting
- Tue, November 3, 2026: Election DayPolls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and anyone in line at 7 p.m. may vote. Absentee ballots must reach your county voter registration office by 7 p.m. Bring a photo ID.
Sources: SC Votes: Prep for the 2026 Statewide General Election; SC Votes: Register to Vote; SC Votes: Early Voting; SC Votes: Absentee Voting; AARP: South Carolina voter information for the 2026 election. Check with your local election office for early-voting hours and locations.