COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – Six locations will be open in Richland County for in-person absentee voting, according to county election officials.
The first thing everyone needs to do is check that they are registered to vote and their information is correct.
People can still register to vote by mail if their application is postmarked by Monday, Oct. 5.
Once a person is registered to vote, they can decide how they would like to cast their ballot: in person on election day, in-person absentee or absentee by mail.
In-person absentee voting begins Oct. 5 and goes through November 2, the day before election day.
Those wishing to vote absentee in person can fill out their absentee ballot application and then vote on the spot.
In Richland County, there will be six locations open for absentee in-person voting:
Richland County Administration Building – 2020 Hampton St., Columbia, SC 29204 – October 5, 2020 – November 2, 2020 Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm and Saturdays Oct. 24 and Oct. 31 from 9 am – 1 pm
Garners Ferry Adult Activity Center – 8620 Garners Ferry Road, Hopkins, SC 29061 – October 7, 2020 – November 2, 2020 Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Adult Activity Center (Parklane) – 7494 Parklane Road, Columbia, SC 29223 – October 7, 2020 – November 2, 2020 Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Ballentine Community Center – 1009 Bickley Road, Irmo, SC 29063 – October 7, 2020 – November 2, 2020 Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
North Springs Park Community Center – 1320 Clemson Road, Columbia, SC 29229 – October 7, 2020 – November 2, 2020 Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Masonic Temple – 2324 Gervais St., Columbia, SC 29204 – October 7, 2020 – November 2, 2020 Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Election officials say this information could change and more Saturday voting dates and locations could be added.
Those wishing to vote absentee by mail must apply for a ballot no later than Oct. 24 at 5 p.m. Applications are accepted online and in person.
Ballots must be returned by 7 p.m. on election day — Tuesday, Nov. 3. To ensure that happens, election officials say people should apply for their absentee ballot at least one week before election day.
https://info.scvotes.sc.gov/eng/voterinquiry/VoterInformationRequest.aspx?PageMode=VoterInfo