2020 Election: Voting Guide for South Carolina

Don't Risk Your Rights in South Carolina

Election Day: November 3

Why should you vote?

Voting is the one of the most powerful ways to make your voice heard in our democracy, but in 2016, only 61.4% of the voting age population in the United States reported voting. 

Modern technology has improved access to information on candidates and made it easier to register to vote in many areas, and it is vital to be aware of how you can participate in the 2020 election.

South Carolina's absentee and mail-in voting procedures

Permanent absentee / mail-in voting status 

• Excuse required to request an absentee ballot

2020 state absentee / mail-in voting status

• Coronavirus updates: Prepaid postage provided for all returned ballots in the November 3, 2020, general election.

How can you register to vote in South Carolina?

To register to vote in South Carolina, visit the State Board of Elections website for more information on voter eligibility and the registration process:

• http://www.scvotes.org/

You can begin the registration process through South Carolina's Online Voter Registration System:

• https://info.scvotes.sc.gov/eng/ovr/start.aspx

For more information visit, https://action.gunvote.org/

Information is current as of: August 24, 2020