South Carolina records over 500,000 early votes in first week

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 17:02 · Archive

Over 500,000 ballots have been cast in South Carolina less than a week into the state's early voting period. Data from the South Carolina Election Commission shows 138,378 ballots were cast statewide between Friday and Saturday, bringing the cumulative total to 501,944.

Greenville, Charleston and Richland counties have seen the highest turnout thus far, with each seeing over 40,000 ballots cast. Horry, York, Spartanburg, Lexington, Berkeley, Beaufort and Aiken rounded out the top ten counties by votes cast.

The first day of the early voting window saw more than double the turnout compared to the 2022 midterm election, though that number was slightly down from the 2024 presidential election. South Carolina's early voting period runs through 31 October.

How it is being reported

• Over 500K early votes cast in SC less than a week into early votingOver 500,000 ballots have been cast in South Carolina less than a week into the state’s early voting period.WISTV · 26 Oct, 16:24
• Over 500K early votes cast in SC less than a week into early votingOver 500,000 ballots have been cast in South Carolina less than a week into the state’s early voting period.Live5News · 26 Oct, 16:24

In this story: South Carolina · South Carolina Election Commission · Greenville County · Charleston County · Richland County

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