Early voting kicks off in SC
Monday marks the first day of early voting in South Carolina. If you want to vote absentee in-person, you can visit your county’s election office between now and 5 p.m. on November 2.
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Voting registration deadlines are quickly approaching
Election officials say now is the time to make sure you’re registered to vote ahead of the November election, as it's just about a month away.
Election officials say now is the time to make sure you’re registered to vote ahead of the November election.
Witness signature no longer required for mail-in voting
After South Carolina legislature passed a bill allowing all voters to vote by absentee last week, a federal judge has now struck down a notion which previously required mail-in ballots to be signed by a witness.
Important voting deadlines for South Carolinians
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– With the Presidential election approaching in November, there are several deadlines voters in South Carolina need to be aware of. These dates are according to SC Votes. October 2, 5 p.m.- Deadline to register to vote in person. October 4, 11:59 p.m.- Registration deadline for online voters. October 5- Deadline for voting by mail. October 30, 5…
Columbia celebrates first ever Black Voter Day
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Friday morning, the Columbia Urban League announced the first ever Black Voter Day. The organization says the purpose of this day is to help black citizens against voter suppression and ensure that their vote counts in the upcoming election. The group says long lines, poll worker shortages and lack of access for disabled voters are all forms…
Gov. McMaster signs COVID-19 Absentee Voting Bill
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Wednesday afternoon, Governor Henry McMaster signed the COVID-19 Absentee Voting Bill which allows all South Carolinians to vote by absentee ballot for the upcoming election. This comes a day after the South Carolina House of Representatives voted to pass the bill. After debate both sides of the General Assembly passed the COVID-19 Absentee voting bill. It allows…
Vote 2020: What you need to take to the polls to vote in the SC Presidential Primary
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– As voters head to the polls, many may be asking what types of information do they need to bring with them to vote in the Presidential Primary. The South Carolina Election commission has put together at FAQ page which lists the items voters need to bring to the polls. You can check out the answers here per…
Forum held on election reform and restoring voter trust
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Electors increasingly question whether their votes matter leaving politicians wondering how to restore public confidence in elections. The Richland Library held a forum on election reform tonight to give residents the chance to talk to panelists about a proposed new voting system and new committee to oversee the redrawing of election lines. Tuesday night’s panel included…
Voter turnout higher than expected for Midterm election
Poll workers say they saw some of the highest voter turnout for a Midterm Election here in South Carolina.
Deadline to register for general election
If you haven’t already done so, you only have one more day to register to vote.
