South Carolina Election Dates and Deadlines
Welcome to the South Carolina Election Dates and Deadlines listing from U.S. Vote Foundation.
Here you can find out when South Carolina elections will be held at the local, state and federal election level. There are many different deadlines associated with South Carolina elections, such as voter registration deadlines, absentee ballot request and ballot return deadlines, date ranges for early voting, and in-person voting options. No matter the type of election, or whether you are voting at home or voting from abroad, this service will provide you with comprehensive election dates and deadlines for your voting state of South Carolina.
South Carolina Federal and State Elections
Tue Dec 23, 2025 - South Carolina State House District 21 and House District 88 Special General Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Submitted byPostmarked by Nov 24, 2025.
Sun Nov 23, 2025
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
- Received by
Fri Dec 12, 2025 5:00PM - Emergency Ballot Period
Voters admitted to a hospital on or within 4 days before the election may request an Absentee Ballot. Contact your Local Election Office] for details.
From Fri Dec 19, 2025 to Tue Dec 23, 2025
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Received byTue Dec 23, 2025
Early Voting Available
Early VotingFrom Mon Dec 8, 2025 to Fri Dec 19, 2025
Tue Dec 23, 2025 - South Carolina State Senate District 12 Special General Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Submitted byPostmarked by Nov 24, 2025.
Sun Nov 23, 2025
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
- Received by
Fri Dec 12, 2025 5:00PM - Emergency Ballot Period
Voters admitted to a hospital on or within 4 days before the election may request an Absentee Ballot. Contact your Local Election Office] for details.
From Fri Dec 19, 2025 to Tue Dec 23, 2025
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Received byTue Dec 23, 2025
Early Voting Available
Early VotingFrom Mon Dec 8, 2025 to Fri Dec 19, 2025
Tue Jan 6, 2026 - South Carolina State House District 98 Special General Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Received byMailed registrations will be accepted if postmarked by Monday, Dec 8, 2025
Sun Dec 7, 2025
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
- Received by
Sat Dec 27, 2025 5:00PM - Emergency Ballot Period
Voters admitted to a hospital on or within 4 days before the election may request an Absentee Ballot. Contact your Local Election Office for details.
From Fri Jan 2, 2026 to Tue Jan 6, 2026
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Received byTue Jan 6, 2026
Early Voting Available
Early VotingFrom Mon Dec 22, 2025 to Fri Jan 2, 2026
Tue Jun 9, 2026 - South Carolina Congressional Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Submitted byMon May 11, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
- Received by
Fri May 29, 2026 5:00PM - Emergency Ballot Period
Voters admitted to a hospital on or within 4 days before the election may request an Absentee Ballot. Contact your Local Election Office for details.
From Fri Jun 5, 2026 to Tue Jun 9, 2026
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Received byTue Jun 9, 2026
Early Voting Available
- From {from_datetime} to {to_datetime}
- Early Voting
From Tue May 26, 2026 to Sat Jun 6, 2026
South Carolina Local Elections
South Carolina Federal and State Elections
Tue Dec 23, 2025 - South Carolina State House District 21 and House District 88 Special General Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Submitted bySun Nov 23, 2025
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Submitted byTue Dec 23, 2025 7:00PM
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
- Email or Fax by
Tue Dec 23, 2025 7:00PM - Post Received by
Fri Dec 26, 2025
Tue Dec 23, 2025 - South Carolina State Senate District 12 Special General Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Submitted bySun Nov 23, 2025
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Submitted byTue Dec 23, 2025 7:00PM
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
- Email or Fax by
Tue Dec 23, 2025 7:00PM - Post Received by
Fri Dec 26, 2025
Tue Jan 6, 2026 - South Carolina State House District 98 Special General Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Submitted byMailed registrations will be accepted if postmarked by Monday, Dec 8, 2025
Sun Dec 7, 2025
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Submitted byTue Jan 6, 2026 7:00PM
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
- Email or Fax by
Tue Jan 6, 2026 7:00PM - Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Thu Jan 8, 2026
Tue Jun 9, 2026 - South Carolina Congressional Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Submitted bySun May 10, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Submitted byTue Jun 9, 2026 7:00PM
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
- Email or Fax by
Tue Jun 9, 2026 7:00PM - Post Received by
Thu Jun 11, 2026
South Carolina Local Elections
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