Record number of ballots cast early for SC primary

By: Skylar Laird

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: June 8, 2026

Words: 408

Last Updated: 3 days, 12 hours ago

COLUMBIA — More South Carolinians turned out to vote early this year than in any previous statewide primary election.

Nearly 319,000 ballots were cast during the two weeks leading up to Tuesday’s election, according to the State Election Commission.

How to vote Tuesday

Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Anyone still in line at 7 p.m. will be allowed to vote.

Voting locations and sample ballots …

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