MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) – With Election Day just around the corner, here’s what you need to know if you’re voting in South Carolina.

WHEN IS ELECTION DAY?

Election day is November 5, 2024.

WHAT IS ON MY VOTE?

Click here to view your sample ballot online.

WHERE CAN I VOTE?

Click here to access your neighborhood information.

When do the polling stations open?

The polls open at 7 a.m. on election day and close at 7 p.m. Anyone in line at 7 p.m. can still vote.

Can I bring my child?

Yes, children under the age of 18 may accompany a voter in a voting booth.

CAN I VOTE EARLIER?

Early voting in South Carolina ends on Saturday, November 2.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING?

Voters in South Carolina are asked to show one of the following photo IDs:

• Driver’s license
• ID card issued by the SC Department of Motor Vehicles
• Voter registration card with photo
• Federal Military ID
• American passport

WHAT IF YOU DON’T HAVE A PHOTO ID?

According to the South Carolina Election Commission:

“If you don’t have one of these photo IDsyou can make your voting experience as quick and easy as possible by getting one before Election Day. If you are already registered to vote, you can go to your county’s voter registration and elections office, provide your date of birth and the last four digits of your Social Security number, and have your photo taken. This is even possible on election day. Free identification cards are also available from the Department of Motor Vehicles.

If you can’t get a photo IDbring your voter registration card without a photo to the polling station. You can contact your county’s voter registration office if you need to replace your voter registration card without a photo. You can vote for a provisional ballot after you sign an affidavit stating that you have a reasonable barrier to obtaining a photo ID. A reasonable obstacle is any valid reason, beyond your control, that creates an obstacle to obtaining a photo ID. Some examples include: a disability or illness, a conflict with your work schedule, a lack of transportation, a lack of a birth certificate, family responsibilities, a religious objection to being photographed, and any other obstacle you deem reasonable. This ballot will count unless someone proves to the county Board of Voter Registration and Elections that you are lying about your identity or that you have the stated disability.

To vote under the reasonable impediment exception:

1. Please inform the survey administrators that you do not have a photo ID and cannot obtain one.
2. Present your current registration card without photo.
3. Sign the affidavit from the survey administrators stating why you cannot obtain a photo ID.
4. Cast a provisional ballot that will be counted unless the county Board of Voter Registration and Elections has reason to believe your affidavit is false.

WHAT IF YOU FORGET YOUR PHOTO ID?

If you forgot your photo ID when you went to vote, you can vote with a provisional ballot that will only count if you show a photo ID to your county elections office before the election is officially certified.

The results will be announced on the Friday after the general election, which was due to take place on November 8.

CAN I VOTE WITHOUT MY NON-PHOTO VOTER REGISTRATION CARD?

Yes. You can also obtain a replacement card at any time from your county elections office.

WHAT IF I VOTE ABSENTEE?

Absentee ballots must be returned to the county election office by mail or personal delivery by 7:00 PM on Election Day. They can also be returned to an early voting center during the early voting period.

ARE THERE LAWS ABOUT CANDIDATES PLACING SIGNS ALONG THE ROADS?

According to the South Carolina Election Commission:

Yes, there are several state laws regarding political signs on roadways, as well as county and municipal ordinances. See SC Code sections 57-25-10, 57-25-140 and 7-25-210. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of the entity maintaining the road (state, county, or municipality) to enforce applicable traffic sign laws.

CAN CANDIDATES OR THEIR REPRESENTATIVES BRING PEOPLE TO THE POLL TO VOTE?

Yes, anyone can give a voter a ride, as long as it is done solely to help him or her vote. No one may offer anything of value in exchange for votes.

CAN CAMPAIGN PLACE SIGNS ALONG THE ROAD?

According to the South Carolina Election Commission:

Yes, there are several state laws regarding political signs on roadways, as well as county and municipal ordinances. See SC Code sections 57-25-10, 57-25-140 and 7-25-210. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of the entity maintaining the road (state, county, or municipality) to enforce applicable traffic sign laws.

CAN CANDIDATES AND/OR CAMPAIGNERS TALK TO VOTERS IN A VOTING PLACE?

According to the South Carolina Election Commission:

Yes, but there are limitations:

Inside the polling station: No campaigning is allowed. Candidates are allowed to be in the polling station and talk to voters, as long as they do not campaign, intimidate voters or interfere with the election process.

Within 150 meters of a polling place entrance: Candidates and campaign workers are allowed to campaign as long as they do not intimidate voters or disrupt the election process. However, campaign literature, signs or posters are not permitted. Candidates may wear a badge no larger than 4.25 x 4.25 inches that states only the candidate’s name and preferred office. Candidates must remove their badge when entering a polling station.

WHAT IF I AM ASKED FOR AN EXIT POLL?

Exit polls are legal and voluntary, but are not administered by the South Carolina Election Commission or county election boards.

WHERE CAN I FILE A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE ELECTION?

If you experience a problem at your specific polling place, please contact your polling place or county elections office as soon as possible.

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