Election DayTuesday, November 3
Charleston County set an early voting record, and polls open at 7 a.m. today
The 5AM Summerville team
If you haven't voted yet, today's the day. Charleston County counted more than 89,000 early votes, which officials said is a record. Statewide, more than 1 million ballots were cast early, and Charleston County had the second-highest total.
Charleston County's early vote topped the 2022 midterm
Source: Live 5 News
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| 2022 midterm, nearly | 67,000 |
| 2026, more than | 89,000 |
- Hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today
- Bring: a valid ID
- Find your polling place: scvotes.gov, since some have changed
- Free rides: CARTA and TriCounty Link serve polling places
Officials said early votes alone could make up about 60% of all ballots cast, and midterm turnout in Charleston County usually hovers around 50% to 55%. On Friday alone, more than 10,000 people voted, and 45% of them were under 44. Election director Isaac Cramer said, "Every county is seeing this growth with early voting."
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today
Polling places across South Carolina on Tuesday, Nov. 3
- 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Polls open
- Early ballots
- More than 1 million statewide
Source: WCBD News 2
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| When | What |
|---|---|
| 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Polls open |
| Early ballots | More than 1 million statewide |
Sources: Live 5 News, WCIV, WCBD News 2