Early voting for S.C. primary elections starts May 28

The early voting period for the 2024 South Carolina primary elections kicks off May 28 and runs through June 7, and officials say it’s crucial to prepare.

“Any voter can cast a ballot ahead of election day without an excuse,” said Isaac Cramer, executive director of the Charleston County Board of Voter Registration and Elections. “It’s best to be ready to vote before you cast your ballot, so you have no issues when you go to vote.”

Early voting allows voters a chance to cast their ballot in advance during this 10-day window, presenting “a good opportunity for them to make their voice heard,” Cramer said.

Democratic primary candidates

Here are congressional, legislative and local candidates in Democratic primaries in Charleston County. Note: (i) denotes incumbent.

U.S. House District 1: Mac Deford, Michael B. Moore
S.C. Senate District 32: Ronnie A. Sabb (i), Prinscillia D. Sumpter
S.C. Senate District 42: Kim Greene, Deon Tedder (i)
S.C. House District 15: Damian Daly, J.A. Moore (i)
S.C. House District 109: Jessica Bright, Tiffany Spann-Wilder (i)
S.C. House District 111: Regina Duggins, Wendell G. Gilliard (i), Dwayne M. Green
S.C. House District 116: Charles Glover Sr., Charlie Murray

Republican primary candidates

Here are congressional, legislative and local candidates in Republican primaries in Charleston County:

U.S. House District 1: Nancy Mace (i), Catherine Templeton, Bill Young
U.S. House District 6: Duke Buckner, Justin Scott
S.C. Senate District 41: Matt Leber, Sandy Senn (i)
S.C. Senate District 44: Brian Adams (i), Shawn Pinkston
S.C. House District 112: Joe Bustos (i), Nadine Deif
S.C. House District 114: Jody Bohman, Gary Brewer (i)
Charleston County Sheriff: Rocky Burke, Rick Keys, Greg Kitchens, Carl Ritchie

How to vote early

Polls in selected locations will open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday (closed on weekends and state holidays.)

Voters must bring their ID or a voter registration card with a photo, as they would on a typical election day.

To make sure your information is up-to-date and correct, or to view your sample ballot, visit sc.votes.gov.

Early voting locations in Charleston County include:

Charleston County Board of Voter Registration and Elections. 4340 Corporate Road, North Charleston.
Essex Village Church of Christ. 736 Savage Road, West Ashley.
Wando Library. 1400 Carolina Park Blvd., Mount Pleasant.

Early voting locations in Berkeley County include:

Berkeley County Board of Voter Registration and Elections. 1003 U.S. Hwy. 52, Moncks Corner.
Hanahan Library. 1216 Old Murray Court, Hanahan.
Daniel Island Library. 2301 Daniel Island Drive, Daniel Island.

Early voting locations in Dorchester County include: