Early Voting: S.C. 1st day sees long lines

David Hucks

There were early voting lines from the building out to the highway at the Scipio Lane in the Myrtle Beach area of Socastee all morning.

The same was true across Horry County as today was the first day of early voting in S.C.

Residents said the wait in line to vote was about 2 hours long.

Voters are being driven to the polls by two factors. South Carolina is strongly supportive of Trump. Additionally, the ballot includes the Ride IV voter referendum, which involves imposing $6+ billion in road taxes.

Ride IV constitutes a funding and infrastructure road project spanning a duration of 25 years.

HORRY COUNTY SC Early Voting locations

Yes, South Carolina does offer early voting.

You have the option to vote either on Election Day or during the early voting period, depending on which is more convenient for you. This can be particularly advantageous if voting on Election Day is challenging or not feasible for you. Early voting locations may have fewer people, making the process less crowded.

When can I vote early?

Early voting is available from October 21st to November 2nd, allowing you to cast your vote in person prior to Election Day.

Where can I vote early?

Early voting locations may vary from your Election Day polling place. Please refer to South Carolina’s official website for information on the designated early voting locations.

What do I need to bring?

In South Carolina, it is required for individuals to present a valid photo identification in order to vote.

Acceptable forms include:

  • South Carolina driver’s license or South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles ID Card (includes standard license and REAL ID)
  • South Carolina Concealed Weapons Permit
  • South Carolina voter registration card with photo
  • US military ID (includes all Department of Defense photo IDs and Veterans Affairs benefits card)
  • US passport (includes US Passport ID Card)

Voters without ID: In case you are unable to obtain photo ID due to a valid reason, you can still cast a provisional ballot by presenting your non-photo voter registration card. Even if you don’t have photo ID and there is no valid reason preventing you from obtaining one, or if you forgot to bring it to the polling place, you can still vote using a provisional ballot. However, in order for your vote to be counted, you must submit one of the acceptable photo IDs to the election commission before the election is certified, typically on Thursday or Friday following the election.

  • Horry County Board of Voter Registration & Elections
    • 1515 4th Ave Conway, SC 29526
  • Loris Public Safety Center
    • 3909 Walnut St. Loris SC 29569
  • Aynor Town Hall
    • 600 S Main St, Aynor SC 29511
  • Carolina Forest Library
    • 2250 Carolina Forest Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
  • North Strand Recreation Center
    • 120 Hwy 57 S Little River, SC 29566
  • South Strand Recreation Center
    • 9650 Scipio Ln Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
  • HCCOA Grand Strand Senior Center
    • 1268 21st Ave N, MB SC 29577

This early voting cycle may be the largest turnout in state history.

Former President Trump has urged conservatives to vote early.

Donald Trump, the former president, participated in the Florida Republican primary by casting his vote in August. He exercised his right to vote early at a polling place close to his residence in Palm Beach.

Voting

The general election in S.C. will come to an end at 7 p.m. on November 5th, with Trump expected to secure a decisive victory in the state.

The most recent Washington Post/Schar School poll indicates that Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are still in a nearly equal position in the seven crucial battleground states.

Harris currently holds a slight advantage in the Blue Wall states of Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, as well as in Georgia. Trump is leading in Arizona and North Carolina, while Nevada is currently a tie between them.

On Monday, Trump visited Swannanoa, North Carolina, a town severely affected by floods caused by Hurricane Helene. During his visit, he restated a groundless conspiracy theory claiming that Federal Emergency Management Agency funds meant for addressing the disaster had been redirected to illegal migrants. Later, at a rally in Greenville, he reiterated this accusation.

On Sunday, the former president dedicated his time to operating the fryer at a McDonald’s location. This peculiar incident is just one of many in a campaign that seems to focus more on personal grudges and aimless vendettas, despite the efforts made by his staff to keep him focused.