MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – (Friday, November 1, 2024) – The 2024 General Election is on Tuesday, November 5. In addition to the Presidential Race,there are several state and local seats up for reelection this election cycle. To view your sample ballot, go HERE.
POLLING PLACES: On Election Day, there will be 59 polling locations open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. across all Berkeley County voting precincts. If you are in line by 7 p.m., you will be allowed to vote. To view your individual polling location, go HERE or visit scvotes.gov. You must have a photo ID and be registered to vote in Berkeley County. Check your voter registration status HERE.
CURBSIDE VOTING: Each voting location will offer curbside voting for voters ages 65 and older and/or with a disability.
Please note, display of campaign material is not allowed at the polls on Election Day or during early voting, according to state law. This law applies to any visual display of campaign material including posters, pamphlets, brochures, signs, buttons, hats, t-shirts, etc. Voters displaying campaign material who enter the 500-foot area around polling locations will be asked to remove, cover, or otherwise cause any campaign material not to be seen. Learn more HERE.
POLL WATCHER VS. OBSERVER: According to the SC Election Commission Poll Manager Handbook, state law allows poll watchers and observers to be present at polling locations. However, neither is allowed to talk directly to voters.
- Poll Watcher: A “Poll Watcher” shall indicate an individual designated in writing by a political party, a partisan candidate, or a non-partisan candidate to watch the election process inside a polling precinct. They will have an official letter from the candidate or party designating them as such and listing the precinct(s) for which they may be assigned.
- Observer: “Observer” shall indicate any member of the public who is not employed by an electoral board as a poll worker nor is designated by a political party or a candidate as a Poll Watcher but is permitted at the discretion of the Poll Clerk to observe election activities inside a polling place.
EARLY VOTING:The early voting period continues 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. through tomorrow, Saturday, November 2 at the locations listed below. You must have your photo ID and be registered to vote:
- Berkeley County Administration Building (Assembly Room): 1003 N. Highway 52, Moncks Corner, SC 29461
- Daniel Island Library: 2301 Daniel Island Drive, Daniel Island, SC 29492
- Hanahan Library: 1216 Old Murray Court, Hanahan, SC 29410
- Redeemer R. E. Church: 2173 Highway 45, Pineville, SC 29468
To date, at least 50,000 people have cast a ballot across all four early voting locations during the early voting period.
ABSENTEE VOTING: The deadline to turn in an application has passed. Completed absentee ballots must be returned to the Berkeley County Voter Registration & Elections Office no later than 7 p.m. on Election Day (November 5). Photo ID is required to return your ballot in person. For more information, go HERE.
To follow results live on Election Night, visit scvotes.gov HERE.
For all election-related information, visit www.scvotes.gov or the County Voter Registration and Elections Department Page. You may also call 843-719-4056 or email vog.csytnuocyelekreb @ervbew.
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-Prepared by the Berkeley County Public Information Office-