2024 Presidential Primaries

Important Dates and Deadlines

The Democratic Presidential Primary is on Sat, Feb 3rd.
The voter registration deadline is Thurs, Jan 4th.

The Republican Presidential Primary is on Sat, Feb 24th.
The voter registration deadline is Thurs, Jan 25th.

Find Your Voting Precinct
Visit scVOTES.gov or contact your county voter registration office to find a list of early voting locations.

NOTE: the early voting location in Travelers Rest has been moved to the Firehouse (155 Trailblazer Drive) located behind Travelers Rest City Hall.

How can I register to vote?

You can register to vote online at scVOTES.gov (requires Driver’s License or DMV ID).
You can download a voter registration form, complete it, and return it to your county voter registration office by mail, fax, or email.
You can register in person by visiting your county voter registration office or while receiving services at the DMV and other various agencies.

There are three ways to cast your ballot.

Vote Early
You can vote at any early voting center in your county during the early voting period. Simply bring your Photo ID and vote just like you would at your polling place on election day.

The early voting period for the Democratic Presidential Primary starts on Mon, Jan 22nd, and ends Fri, Feb 2nd.
The early voting period for the Republican Presidential Primary starts Mon, Feb 12th, and ends Thurs, Feb 22nd.
Early voting centers are open 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. during the early voting periods.

Vote Absentee
Consider voting absentee if you are unable to vote in person. Qualified voters can vote absentee by mail. Get your absentee application at scVOTES.gov or contact your county voter registration office. To learn more about absentee voting go to scVOTES.gov or download the Absentee Go-To-Guide.

Vote on Election Day
Bring your Photo ID to your polling place in your precinct. Your precinct and polling place are also listed on your voter registration card, however, your polling place may have changed since the card was issued. Always check your polling place at scVOTES.gov before leaving to vote. Polls are open from 7:00 am. to 7:00 pm.