South Carolina records early voting surge ahead of midterms
Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 31 Oct, 23:50 · Archive
Early voting in South Carolina ended on 31 October with record turnout ahead of the midterm general election on 3 November. Polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. on Election Day; voters still in line by closing time will be allowed to vote.
Charleston County broke a record on 30 October, with more than 10,000 ballots cast in a single day. Over the two-week early voting period from 19–31 October, more than 89,000 people voted early in Charleston County, exceeding the county's 2024 total by 20,000 ballots. Younger voters under 44 drove much of the increase. South Carolina as a whole also recorded record early voting turnout.
Voters said they chose to vote early to avoid crowds on Election Day. Matthew Moore, a voter, said 'Tuesday is going to be madness' and that voting early meant he did not have to take a lunch break. Eric Pettis cited work schedules as a factor and said early voting allowed him to 'avoid the crowds and just make sure it's done'.
South Carolina law requires voters to present a valid photo ID before casting their ballot. Those without one can provide information and have a photo taken at their county's voter registration office, even on Election Day.
How it is being reported
- Early voting ends in South Carolina after record turnoutEarly voting ended Saturday in South Carolina, with voters across the state turning out in record numbers ahead of Tuesday’s midterm general election.Live5News · 31 Oct, 23:15
- Early voting ends in South CarolinaEarly voting in South Carolina runs from Oct. 19-31.WISTV · 31 Oct, 22:47
- GUIDE: What to know before you vote in South CarolinaElection Day is Nov. 3, as thousands will head to the polls across the country and in South Carolina.WISTV · 30 Oct, 20:00
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