Early voting period now open for State Senate 19 special election
December 18, 2023
Early voting for the Jan. 2 special election for State Senate District 19 is open and runs through Friday, Dec. 29. Voters will need to provide a valid photo ID when voting in person.
Early voting centers and their hours of operation are:
Richland County Voter Registration and Elections
2020 Hampton St., Columbia, SC 29204
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Richland County Early Voting Center
2011 Hampton St., Columbia, SC 29204
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
These locations will be closed Dec. 22-26 in observance of state holidays.
Registered voters who cannot vote in person on Jan. 2 or during the early voting period may be eligible to vote by absentee ballot. Completed absentee voting applications must be returned no later than 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 27.
To apply to vote absentee, contact the Richland County Voter Registration office:
Richland County Voter Registration Office
2020 Hampton St., Columbia, SC 29204
803-576-2240
On Jan 2, the polls will be open from 7am to 7pm. To view your sample ballot or locate your polling location visit SCVOTES.gov
