Voting Rights

HOW TO VOTE IN SOUTH CAROLINA

Starting in 2013, S.C. voting law requires voters to bring a photo ID, such as a driver’s license, to the polls on Election Day. Previously, voters also could cast ballots if they had their voter registration card, which does not have a picture. The new law also allows voters to get a photo ID at their local election office and to vote a provisional ballot if they have a reasonable excuse why they could not get such an ID.

South Carolina 2016 Prepared to Vote rev. 3-4.pdf

STUDENT VOTING

The Supreme Court upheld the right of college students to choose their “residence” and vote accordingly (Symm v. United States).

VOTING IF YOU HAVE A CRIMINAL RECORD

Please read the following documents for information about your voting rights if you have a criminal conviction.

SC_Felony_Disfranchisement_Factsheet.pdf  

2012_SC_CrimConvictionPoster.pdf