South Carolina Voters Head to Polls Tuesday
Polls open 7am to 7pm on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, 2026, following a record early voting turnout.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Elections
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South Carolina voters will cast ballots in the 2026 general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, with polls open from 7am to 7pm. The South Carolina Election Commission reports more than 948,000 ballots were cast during early voting, breaking the record set in 2022.
Why it matters
The record early vote total signals heightened engagement ahead of contests for governor, U.S. Senate, and state superintendent of education in South Carolina. Voters can confirm their polling location before Election Day.
The South Carolina Election Commission reported more than 948,000 early ballots, surpassing the 2022 record. Final turnout figures for Election Day remain unknown until polls close.
The players
South Carolina Election Commission
The state agency responsible for administering elections and publishing voter information and early voting totals for South Carolina.
Alan Wilson
South Carolina's Republican candidate for governor, who serves as the state's attorney general.
Jermaine Johnson
The Democratic nominee seeking the South Carolina governorship in the 2026 election.
Darline Graham
The U.S. senator from South Carolina seeking reelection in the 2026 Senate race.
The details
Republican Alan Wilson faces Democrat Jermaine Johnson for governor. U.S. Senator Darline Graham faces Democrat Annie Andrews and independents Kasie Whitener and Mark Hackett, while incumbent State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver faces Democrat Sylvia Wright and independent Baba Ojuok. Voters can find polling information at scvotes.gov.
Timeline
2022: Previous South Carolina early voting record set.
Early voting period (2026): More than 948,000 ballots cast, breaking the record.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026: Election Day; polls open 7am to 7pm.
Seasonal Patterns
South Carolina's 2026 early voting total surpasses the state's 2022 record, continuing a pattern of rising early participation in recent midterm cycles.
Voters should confirm their polling location at scvotes.gov before Election Day. Polls are open 7am to 7pm on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
The takeaway
Confirm your polling place now, since Election Day is tomorrow and polls close at 7pm. Early voting has already set a record, so plan to vote on Tuesday if you have not done so.
What happens next
Polls open Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 7am and close at 7pm.
Further reading
Explore more on the Elections section for context on the candidates and contests on the ballot.
More information
Find your polling location and sample ballot on the South Carolina voter information and polling lookup page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by ABC Columbia.
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