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Early voting information for Columbia, SC

The need-to-know info about the general elections happening in the Midlands.

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Early voting is happening across this state this week for the upcoming 2022 general elections. Here’s the need-to-know info for the Midlands.

🗳️ Important dates + times

  • Fri., Oct. 28 | The last day to request an absentee vote. Requests are due by 5 p.m.
  • Mon., Oct. 24 – Sat., Nov. 5 | Early voting period. Cast your votes 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. each day (except on Sunday.)
  • Tues., Nov. 8 | Election Day. Cast your votes 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Pro tip — if you’re in line by 7 p.m., you will be allowed to vote.
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