Poll opening times in South Carolina
The gist
South Carolina polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Anyone in line at 7 p.m. can still vote; absentee ballots are due then.
How it unfolded
- Oct 19, 2026Early voting begins in South Carolina and runs through Saturday, Oct. 31; early voting centers are open 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., closed Sunday, Oct. 25.
- Oct 30, 2026WIS publishes a guide stating polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
- Nov 2, 2026South Carolina Public Radio, Queen City News, WBTV and Alan Wilson all state polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with anyone in line at 7 p.m. still allowed to vote.