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Voter registration deadline extended to October 14

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South Carolina citizens now have more time to register to vote ahead of the 2024 General Election after a court today ordered the voter registration deadline be extended to October 14.

The eight-day extension was ordered due to the widespread impact of Hurricane Helene. Several county voter registration offices were closed for days before being able to reopen for registration. Offices in Edgefield, Laurens, and McCormick have remained closed due to the storm. The extended deadline applies to voters in all counties.

YOU MUST REGISTER BY MONDAY, OCTOBER 14 TO VOTE IN THE 2024 GENERAL ELECTION.

There are several ways to register in South Carolina, and it only takes a few minutes.

  • Register online at scvotes.gov before midnight, Monday, October 14 (requires SC Driver’s License or DMV ID Card).
  • Download a voter registration form from scvotes.gov Complete and return the form to your county voter registration office:
    • By fax (must be received before midnight, Monday, October 14).
    • By email attachment (must be received before midnight, Monday, October 14).
    • By mail (must be postmarked by Monday, October 14).
  • Register in person at your county voter registration office. Most offices will close at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 14 for in-office registrations. Check locally for specific hours.

ALREADY REGISTERED?

  • Visit scvotes.gov and click “Check My Registration” to make sure your registration is up to date.
  • Get more information on voter registration and elections at scVOTES.gov.
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