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Registration, early voting and mail ballot deadlines for the November 3, 2026 general election, with links to your state’s official election office.
Deadlines verified October 8, 2026 · 15 days until Election Day
Compiled from NCSL, Ballotpedia, U.S. Vote Foundation and vote.gov. Always confirm with your state election office — the links below go to official state sites.
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Nov 3, 2026 general election
South Carolina
4 days leftRequest absentee ballotFri, Oct 23, 2026
Voter registration
Online
Sun, Oct 4, 2026Passed
By mail
Rule: postmarked
Mon, Oct 5, 2026Passed
In person
Fri, Oct 2, 2026Passed
Per SC Election Commission: in-person closes Fri Oct 2, online/fax/email Oct 4, mailed forms postmarked Oct 5
Same-day registration
No
Early voting
Mon, Oct 19, 2026 – Sat, Oct 31, 2026early voting centers; closed Sun Oct 25
Absentee / mail ballot
Request deadline
Rule: received by 5pm · excuse required
Fri, Oct 23, 2026Upcoming
Return deadline
Rule: received by 7pm
Tue, Nov 3, 2026Upcoming
Sample ballot
Mail ballot hasn't arrived?
- Check its status with your state's ballot tracker: Track your ballot.
- Contact your county or local election office, or the South Carolina election office.
- Ask that office about your options, such as voting in person or casting a provisional ballot instead.