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South Carolina · 2026

2026 South Carolina Elections

Key 2026 state and federal election dates for South Carolina, plus voter registration and absentee resources.

22 days away

Next election in South Carolina

NOV03
2026Tuesday

General Election

In-person early voting
October 19, 2026 – October 31, 2026
Since the 2022 election reform law, South Carolina offers about two weeks of in-person early voting, starting 10 days before the election and ending the Saturday before Election Day (3 days before).
Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
Voter registration deadline
October 4, 2026
Voter registration closes 30 days before the election; South Carolina does not offer same-day registration.
Mail ballot request (no excuse needed)
October 23, 2026
Since 2022, any voter may request a no-excuse absentee ballot; applications must be received by the county by 5pm 11 days before the election.
Mail ballot return
Must be received by November 3, 2026
Absentee ballots must be received by the county voter registration and elections office by 7pm on Election Day.

Key dates

State & Federal Elections

Early voting, mail ballot, and registration deadlines below are calculated from South Carolina's standing rules for each election date. Always confirm with your county election office.

  1. Tuesday, June 9, 2026 · Primary Election · CompletedShow details
    In-person early voting
    May 25, 2026 – June 6, 2026
    Since the 2022 election reform law, South Carolina offers about two weeks of in-person early voting, starting 10 days before the election and ending the Saturday before Election Day (3 days before).
    Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
    Voter registration deadline
    May 10, 2026
    Voter registration closes 30 days before the election; South Carolina does not offer same-day registration.
    Mail ballot request (no excuse needed)
    May 29, 2026
    Since 2022, any voter may request a no-excuse absentee ballot; applications must be received by the county by 5pm 11 days before the election.
    Mail ballot return
    Must be received by June 9, 2026
    Absentee ballots must be received by the county voter registration and elections office by 7pm on Election Day.
  2. Tuesday, June 23, 2026 · Primary Runoff · CompletedShow details

    If required

    In-person early voting
    June 8, 2026 – June 20, 2026
    Since the 2022 election reform law, South Carolina offers about two weeks of in-person early voting, starting 10 days before the election and ending the Saturday before Election Day (3 days before).
    Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
    Voter registration deadline
    May 24, 2026
    Voter registration closes 30 days before the election; South Carolina does not offer same-day registration.
    Mail ballot request (no excuse needed)
    June 12, 2026
    Since 2022, any voter may request a no-excuse absentee ballot; applications must be received by the county by 5pm 11 days before the election.
    Mail ballot return
    Must be received by June 23, 2026
    Absentee ballots must be received by the county voter registration and elections office by 7pm on Election Day.
  3. 22 days away

    General Election

    NOV03
    2026Tuesday
    In-person early voting
    October 19, 2026 – October 31, 2026
    Since the 2022 election reform law, South Carolina offers about two weeks of in-person early voting, starting 10 days before the election and ending the Saturday before Election Day (3 days before).
    Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
    Voter registration deadline
    October 4, 2026
    Voter registration closes 30 days before the election; South Carolina does not offer same-day registration.
    Mail ballot request (no excuse needed)
    October 23, 2026
    Since 2022, any voter may request a no-excuse absentee ballot; applications must be received by the county by 5pm 11 days before the election.
    Mail ballot return
    Must be received by November 3, 2026
    Absentee ballots must be received by the county voter registration and elections office by 7pm on Election Day.

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South Carolina Family Policy Council

Palmetto Family Council

Steve Pettit, President

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PO Box 11953, Columbia, SC 29211

Palmetto Family Council is an independent Family Policy Alliance state ally working on legislation, voter education, and family policy in South Carolina.

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