SC set records for gubernatorial election voter turnout

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– The Palmetto State is breaking voting records.

SC Votes says with 56% of registered voters casting ballots as of 6 p.m., South Carolina has surpassed the highest percentage turnout in a gubernatorial election in the past 30 years.

The state has also surpassed the previous record for total votes cast in a gubernatorial election, set in 2018 when 1,726,527 voters participated.

Polls are open until 7 p.m., and anyone in line by 7 p.m. can vote.

 

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