Early in-person voting begins October 5, 2020
September 30, 2020
All South Carolina registered voters are eligible to vote by absentee ballot in the November 3, 2020 General Election. From October 5, 2020 through November 2, 2020 registered voters can apply to vote by absentee ballot and cast their ballots in person on a voting machine all in one stop at 2020 Hampton Street, Columbia, SC (Richland County residents) or at 605 W. Main Street, Lexington, SC (Lexington County residents). In addition, Richland County residents have the choice of seven satellite locations for early in-person voting. The satellite locations will be open from October 7, 2020 through November 2, 2020.
South Carolinians also have the options of absentee voting by mail or voting in person at their precinct on November 3, 2020.
Voters must present a voter ID when voting in person and should wear a mask.
For more information:
- Visit scvotes.gov
- Call your county voter registration & elections office: Richland County (803-576-2240) and Lexington County (803-785-8361)
- Visit VOTE411.org to see a list of the races and candidates that will be on your ballot. You will also find nonpartisan information about the candidates’ stands on issues.
Locations in Richland County for Early In-Person Absentee Voting:
Richland County Administration Building – 2020 Hampton Street, Columbia, SC from October 5, 2020 through November 2, 2020. On Monday through Friday (8:30am – 5:00pm) and Saturday, October 24, 2020 and Saturday, October 31, 2020 (9:00am-1:00pm.) Other Saturdays hours and locations may be added later.
Garners Ferry Adult Activity Center- 8620 Garners Ferry Road, Hopkins, SC from October 7, 2020 through November 2, 2020. On Monday through Friday (8:30 am – 5:00 pm)
Adult Activity Center (Parklane) – 7494 Parklane Road, Columbia, SC from October 7, 2020 through November 2, 2020. On Monday through Friday (8:30 am – 5:00 pm)
Ballentine Community Center – 1009 Bickley Road, Irmo, SC from October 7, 2020 through November 2, 2020. On Monday through Friday (8:30 am – 5:00 pm)
Eastover Park – 1031 Main Street, Eastover, SC from October 7, 2020 through November 2, 2020. On Monday through Friday (8:30 am – 5:00 pm)
North Springs Park Community Center – 1320 Clemson Road, Columbia, SC from October 7, 2020 through November 2, 2020. On Monday through Friday (8:30 am – 5:00 pm)
St. Andrews Park – 920 Beatty Road, Columbia, SC from October 7, 2020 through November 2, 2020. On Monday through Friday (8:30 am – 5:00 pm)
Masonic Temple – 2324 Gervais St., Columbia, SC from October 7, 2020 through November 2, 2020. On Monday through Friday (8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Location in Lexington County for Early In-Person Absentee Voting:
Lexington County Auxiliary Administration Building – 605 W. Main Street, Lexington, SC from October 5, 2020 through November 2, 2020 (8:30 am – 5:00 pm) Also open on Saturday October 31, 2020 (hours to be determined.)
The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. The VOTE411.org website is a program of the League of Women Voters Education Fund.
