Voter Registration

Mary Ann Hudson
Voter Registration Director
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The function of the Voter Registration Department is to facilitate voter registration, properly maintain voter registration records, conduct fair and impartial elections in accordance with state and federal law, and protect the integrity of the election process.

Board Meetings

Board meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Voter Registration office located in the County Administration Building, 101 N. Main St. There will be no Board meeting for the month of May. The Canvass to certify the 2024 Statewide Primary will be held on June 13, 2024, at 10:00am

Machine Testing
In preparation for the 2024 June 11th Statewide Primary, we will begin preparing our voting machines on Monday, April 29th, 2024, and continue until complete. We will also be performing a public test of the optical scan ballots on Wednesday, June 5th, 2024, at 10:00AM. All voting machine preparation and public tests will take place at The Lancaster County Voter Registration Office. The public is welcome to attend, observe, and ask questions about the process.

Sample Ballots
To view your sample ballot for the June 11th, 2024, Statewide Primary, visit SCvotes.gov

Candidate Filing
To see a complete list of candidates who have filed for the 2024 General Election held on November 5th, 2024, visit SCvotes.gov.
Candidate filing for non-partisan School Board seats 2, 4 and 6 will open on August 1, 2024, at 12 noon and close on August 14, 2024, at 12 noon. Filing fees and more candidate information can be found on SCvotes.gov.

Absentee Voting
For more info on absentee voting procedures click here.

Reminder! Absentee Applications can no longer be requested by email.
You may request by phone, mail, or in person at your county elections office.

Online Registration
Register here. To complete, you’ll need a valid SC driver's license or identification card.
You must be registered one month prior to election day to vote.

Moving or changing your name?
If you move or change your name, you should update your registration immediately or at least 30 days prior to any upcoming election.
You can check your registration at scvotes.gov and make the necessary changes or stop by the Lancaster County Voter Registration office located in the County Administration Building.

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