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 Nov 7, 2023 - South Carolina State Senate District 42 Special General Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Submitted bySun Oct 8, 2023
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
- Emergency Ballot Period
From Fri Nov 3, 2023 to Tue Nov 7, 2023 - Received by
Fri Oct 27, 2023 5:00PM EDT
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Received byTue Nov 7, 2023
Early Voting Available
Early VotingFrom Mon Oct 23, 2023 to Fri Nov 3, 2023
Sat Feb 3, 2024 - South Carolina Presidential Democratic Primary
Voter Registration Deadline
Submitted byThu Jan 4, 2024
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
- Emergency Ballot Period
From Tue Jan 30, 2024 to Sat Feb 3, 2024 - Received by
Tue Jan 23, 2024 5:00PM EST
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
None on RecordEarly Voting Available
Early VotingFrom Fri Oct 20, 2023 to Fri Feb 2, 2024
Sat Feb 24, 2024 - South Carolina Presidential Republican Primary
Voter Registration Deadline
Submitted byThu Jan 25, 2024
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
- Emergency Ballot Period
From Tue Feb 20, 2024 to Sat Feb 24, 2024 - Received by
Tue Feb 13, 2024 5:00PM EST
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Received bySat Feb 24, 2024
Early Voting Available
Early VotingFrom Fri Feb 9, 2024 to Fri Feb 23, 2024
South Carolina Local Elections
Tue Nov 7, 2023 - South Carolina Municipal General Elections
Voter Registration Deadline
Submitted bySun Oct 8, 2023
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
- Emergency Ballot Period
From Fri Nov 3, 2023 to Tue Nov 7, 2023 - Received by
Fri Oct 27, 2023 5:00PM EDT
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Received byTue Nov 7, 2023
Early Voting Available
Early VotingFrom Mon Oct 23, 2023 to Sat Nov 4, 2023
Tue Nov 7, 2023 - City of Charleston and City of Columbia General Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Submitted bySun Oct 8, 2023
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
- Emergency Ballot Period
From Fri Nov 3, 2023 to Tue Nov 7, 2023 - Received by
Fri Oct 27, 2023 5:00PM EDT
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Received byTue Nov 7, 2023
Early Voting Available
Early VotingFrom Mon Oct 23, 2023 to Sat Nov 4, 2023
South Carolina Federal and State Elections
Tue Nov 7, 2023 - South Carolina State Senate District 42 Special General Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Received bySat Oct 7, 2023
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byTue Nov 7, 2023 7:00PM EST
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Received byThu Nov 9, 2023
Sat Feb 3, 2024 - South Carolina Presidential Democratic Primary
Voter Registration Deadline
Submitted byThu Jan 4, 2024
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Submitted bySat Feb 3, 2024 7:00PM EST
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Received bySat Feb 3, 2024
Sat Feb 24, 2024 - South Carolina Presidential Republican Primary
Voter Registration Deadline
Submitted byThu Jan 25, 2024
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Submitted bySat Feb 24, 2024 7:00PM EST
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Received bySat Feb 24, 2024
South Carolina Local Elections
Tue Nov 7, 2023 - South Carolina Municipal General Elections
Voter Registration Deadline
Received bySun Oct 8, 2023
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byTue Nov 7, 2023 7:00PM EST
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Received byThu Nov 9, 2023
Tue Nov 7, 2023 - City of Charleston and City of Columbia General Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Received bySun Oct 8, 2023
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byTue Nov 7, 2023 7:00PM EST
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Received byThu Nov 9, 2023
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