Election Day

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Columbia Mayor and local law enforcement to speak on voter safety Monday

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and local law enforcement are planning for the 2020 Election. ABC Columbia interview- image Monday afternoon Mayor Benjamin, along with Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, Columbia Police Chief William Holbrook and 5th Circuit Solicitor Byron Gipson announced they will discuss voters rights at the polls November 3rd. According to a release, the group…
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Several voters tout benefits of taking part in municipal elections despite lower turnouts

Some polling places saw hundreds come through their doors, others only helped a dozen
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –Even though turnout is generally lower for municipal elections as opposed to federal and state elections, some voters say they love the chance to make a difference for their communities. Some people believe their vote carries greater weight when deciding municipal races, and that is why they go to the polling places each year. “I’m a big…
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Polls Slow for District 20 Senate Seat Runoff

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Workers at some polls say turnout is slow for the District 20 Senate seat runoff. Republicans will choose between Lawyer Benjamin Dunn and Minister John Holler. The winner of the runoff will face Democratic Candidate Dick Harpootlian in November. We stopped by one of the polling places Tuesday to see how things were going. Polls are open from…
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Election Day: Polls Open 7am-7pm

ABC Columbia Staff

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) —  It’s Election Day in South Carolina and across the country. According to officials, voters heading to the polls need to know their assigned voting location and bring one of five forms of photo identification. Acceptable forms of identification include: – Driver’s License – DMV I.D. Card – Photo Voter Registration Card – Federal Military I.D. –…