South Carolinians set new records with pre-election day turnout

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– As South Carolina have wrapped up its early voting period, the State Election Commission (SEC) is reporting that there have been more than 1.5 million ballots casted in the 2024 General Election.

This year’s early voting ballot numbers have been the highest total of pre-election day ballots that state has even seen in an election, say election officials.

“We are thrilled to see this record-breaking turnout during the early voting period as we head into a highly anticipated Election Day,” said Howie Knapp, Executive Director of the SEC.

The early voting period ending in the Midlands but on Tuesday, Nov. 5, the officials Election Day begins.

Things to know for Election Day and to get your vote casted:  

• Polling places will open 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Check your sample ballot and polling place at scVOTES.gov before leaving to vote.
• You will be asked to present a Photo ID when checking in to vote.

The return deadline for absentee ballots is 7 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 5, so make sure if you have your absentee ballot and have not returned it yet to return it as soon as possible.

SC Election officials say voters should consider returning their ballot in person to ensure it is received before the deadline.

Find more information at scVOTES.gov.