COLUMBIA — The State Election Commission is encouraging voters to seize the opportunity to vote early in the upcoming Democratic Presidential Primary.
You don’t have to wait until Election Day, Feb. 3, to vote.
The early voting period starts Monday, Jan. 22, and ends Friday, Feb. 2. (Closed Sunday, Jan. 28.)
Early voting centers are open 8:30 a.m.- 6 p.m. during the early voting period.
Voters will be asked to present Photo ID when checking in to vote.
Voting locations
The locations for early voting locally are:
- Calhoun County Board of Voter Registration & Elections, 102 Courthouse Drive, Suite 115 St. Matthews, SC 29135
- Calhoun County Community Development Center, 101 Courthouse Drive, Suite 115 St. Matthews, SC 29135
- Bamberg County Board of Voter Registration & Elections, 1234 North St. Bamberg, SC 29003
- Orangeburg County Voter Registration Office, 1475 Amelia St, Orangeburg, SC 29116
- Orangeburg County Council Chambers, 1435 Amelia St. Orangeburg, SC 29115
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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 see a full list of qualifying reasons to vote absentee, visit the absentee voting page on scVOTES.gov.
- The deadline to apply for an absentee ballot is 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23.
- To vote absentee by mail, get your application by contacting your county elections office.
- After you receive and vote your ballot, be sure to sign the voter’s oath and have your signature witnessed. Anyone age 18 or older can witness your signature. A notary is not necessary.
- Return your ballot by mail or personal delivery as soon as possible. Ballots must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day, Feb 3. Ballots returned by mail should be mailed no later than one week prior to Election Day to help ensure timely delivery. You must present Photo ID if returning an absentee ballot in person.
- Find more information about at scVOTES.gov on how an Immediate Family Member or Authorized Representative can assist you with requesting and returning your absentee ballot.
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