Lexington County shares voting information for Nov. 3 election

Early voting runs through Oct. 31 at six locations across the county

LEXINGTON — With the Nov. 3 statewide general election approaching, Lexington County Registration and Elections is reminding voters to check their registration, review their sample ballots and make a plan to vote.

Voters can register or verify their registration information and address at scvotes.gov.

Early voting

Early voting runs through Oct. 31, Monday through Saturday, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Early voting will be closed Sunday, Oct. 25.

Registered Lexington County voters may vote at any of the county’s six early voting centers:

  • Lexington County Registration and Elections Office, 605 W. Main St., Lexington

  • Midlands Technical College-Irmo, 7300 College St., Irmo

  • West Columbia Community Center, 754 B Ave., West Columbia

  • Midlands Technical College-Batesburg, 423 College St., Batesburg

  • Gaston Town Hall, 131 N. Carlisle St., Gaston

  • Chapin Town Hall, 157 NW Columbia Ave., Chapin

Absentee voting

Eligible voters who plan to vote absentee should return their ballots as soon as possible. The deadline to apply for an absentee ballot is Friday, Oct. 23, at 5 p.m. Completed absentee ballots must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day.

Election Day

On Tuesday, Nov. 3, polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters must cast their ballots at their assigned polling places and are encouraged to verify their locations before heading out, especially if they have moved or have not voted recently.

South Carolina voters should bring an accepted photo ID to vote. Acceptable forms include a South Carolina driver’s license, state DMV identification card, voter registration card with photo, federal military ID, concealed weapons permit, temporary identification certificate or U.S. passport.

For additional information about registration, sample ballots, voting locations and election procedures, visit scvotes.gov

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