Vote 2020

SC Lawmakers react to Biden Projected win

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina lawmakers are reacting to Joe Bidens projected win in the race for the White House. Here are some of the reactions across the State. South Carolina’s Democratic Representative, House Majority whip James Clyburn tweeted: https://mobile.twitter.com/WhipClyburn ‘Congratulations to the 46th President, Joe Biden. Your victory marks a new chapter for our country.   As we face…

AP: Graham and Harrison wrap up expensive race with bus tours

HOLLYWOOD, S.C. (AP) – U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham and Democratic challenger Jaime Harrison are making their closing arguments as their intense and expensive contest enters its final stretch. As the campaign drew to a close this weekend, both Graham and Harrison crisscrossed South Carolina on bus tours, touching many corners of the state where more than 1 million people have…

Vote 2020: What SC voters need to know heading into Election Day

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2020 and State Election officials want to make sure you have the information you need to cast a vote. Per the South Carolina Election Commission, there are some important deadlines. In Person Absentee Available at county elections offices through 5:00 p.m., Monday, November 2 Dates, times and location of county extension offices vary. Absentee by Mail…

Local Law enforcement, Columbia Mayor prepped for voter safety

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — As thousands of voters line up to make their voices heard leading to the general election November 3, agencies in both Columbia and Richland County promised voters they will do their part to make sure everyone’s vote is protected from intimidation. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said at a press conference Monday afternoon there are no…

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

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…

Richland County opening satellite polling places for absentee early voting

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Starting on Wednesday, October 7, there will be a series of satellite polling places throughout Richland County, where voters can come and cast their votes. Monday marked the first day of early voting for the November election, and thousands showed up at voting offices across the state to make their voices heard. Richland County officials say more locations…

SC Voter Registration information and Deadlines

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Election officials say now is the time to make sure you’re registered to vote, ahead of the November election. In South Carolina the deadline is October 4, 2020. Per the SC Election Commission: Emailed and faxed forms must be received by 11:59 p.m., Sunday, October 4. Mailed forms must be postmarked by Monday, October 5.*   For…