SOUTH CAROLINA VOTING INFORMATION
South Carolina voting deadlines for 2026
The 2026 general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration rules differ by state. Use the verified information and official election links below to prepare to vote.
Online registration deadline
23:59 Eastern Time
Online applications, or forms sent by fax or email, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Mailed applications have a separate postmark deadline. Most registration offices close at 5 p.m. on Friday, October 2; confirm local office hours.
- Official source:
- South Carolina State Election Commission
- Last verified:
- September 16, 2026
Mail registration deadline
Mailed registration applications must be postmarked by this date. Online, fax, and email applications have the earlier October 4 deadline.
- Official source:
- South Carolina State Election Commission
- Last verified:
- September 16, 2026
General registration rule
Online receipt, mail postmark, and office hours can produce different cutoffs. Check the method-specific dates above and your county office hours.
This is a general rule summary, not a substitute for the election-specific deadline shown by your election authority.
Official South Carolina voter services
If one of these links will not open, use the South Carolina election website above instead. We never substitute an unofficial source for an official election service.
Election dates, registration procedures and voting locations can change. For an important voting decision, confirm the information with the linked state or local election authority.
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