MORNING HEADLINES | With municipal elections for mayor and councils scheduled for Nov. 4 across the Palmetto State, the S.C. Election Commission (SCEC) is reminding citizens that early voting is a quick and convenient way to make their voices heard.
The early voting period will run on weekdays from today through Halloween from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at local polling locations listed on the scVOTES.gov website.
“Early voting is an increasingly important part of SCVotes’ mission to enhance voter accessibility,” Interim SCEC Director Jenny Wooten said. “Building confidence and trust in early voting is another way we’re making sure every vote matters and every vote counts.”
She encouraged voters to check their registration and review sample ballots for their precinct.
“Make a plan today to make your voice heard – and your vote count.”
Wooten also warned that not every voter in the state will have an election.
“Only those who are registered within a municipality holding an election are eligible to vote. Voters can visit our Municipal Election Day page or contact their county voter registration office to confirm whether their municipality has an election.”
You can vote early either in person or via absentee ballot.
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