Charleston County School Board District 4 Special Election

No, this election does not offer in-person registration on Election Day.

South Carolina offers online voter registration.To register online in South Carolina, you need a Social Security number and either a South Carolina driver’s license or a South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) ID. If you don’t have a South Carolina-issued ID, you can still register by mail. Watch this video about online voter registration from the South Carolina State Election Commission.

You will be asked to show photo ID to vote in South Carolina. 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: If you have a reasonable impediment to obtaining photo ID, you may vote a provisional ballot after showing your non-photo voter registration card. If you do not have photo ID and do not have a reasonable impediment to obtaining one, or you simply forgot to bring it with you to the polls, you may still vote a provisional ballot. However, for your vote to be counted, you must provide one of the photo IDs to the election commission prior to certification of the election (usually Thursday or Friday after the election).

Where can I vote on Election Day?You can look up where to vote on South Carolina's site. Can I vote early?Yes, early voting is offered in this election. You can choose whether to vote on Election Day or during the early voting period, whichever is easier for you. This can be especially helpful if it would be difficult or not possible for you to vote on Election Day. Early voting locations may be less crowded, as well. Learn more about voting early in South Carolina. Early voting locations may be different from where you vote on Election Day. Check South Carolina’s site to find where to vote early. What do I need to bring?You will be asked to show photo ID to vote in South Carolina. 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: If you have a reasonable impediment to obtaining photo ID, you may vote a provisional ballot after showing your non-photo voter registration card. If you do not have photo ID and do not have a reasonable impediment to obtaining one, or you simply forgot to bring it with you to the polls, you may still vote a provisional ballot. However, for your vote to be counted, you must provide one of the photo IDs to the election commission prior to certification of the election (usually Thursday or Friday after the election).

Registration deadlinesIn-person at local election office:May 15Online:May 17By mail (postmarked by):May 18Absentee ballot deadlinesRequest ballot:Jun 5Voting deadlinesEarly voting:Jun 1 - Jun 12In-person:Jun 16

South Carolina allows eligible voters to request a mail ballot. All other voters are expected to vote in person. Check to see if you’re eligible to vote by mail on South Carolina's site. How do I get my ballot? Contact your local election office to determine if you are eligible and request a ballot by mail. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is 11 days before election day.What should I do if I don’t get my ballot? If you don’t receive your ballot in the mail, then contact your local election office. How do I return my ballot? Read the instructions carefully on how to mark and return your ballot. You can return your ballot by mail or by visiting a dedicated drop off location. Find a ballot drop off location near you.If you choose to return your ballot by mail, the United States Postal Service (USPS) recommends that voters mail their completed ballots at least one week before the due date. Find a USPS location near you.What do I need to do if I’ve moved? What’s on your ballot depends on where you live, so your voter registration is tied to your exact address. If you’ve moved, you need to re-register with your new address. Watch this video about voting by mail from the South Carolina State Election Commission.

To register in South Carolina you must: be a United States citizenbe at least 18 years old on or before the next electionbe a resident of South Carolina in the county and precinct in which you are registeringclaim the address on your voter registration application as your only legal place of residence and claim no other place as your legal residencenot be under a court order declaring you mentally incompetentnot be confined in any public prison resulting from a conviction of a crimenever have been convicted of a felony or offense against the election laws OR if previously convicted, have served the entire sentence, including probation or parole, or have received a pardon for the conviction

Active-duty military, their families, and overseas citizens can register to vote and request their absentee ballot using the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). The FPCA process is done by mail, but your state may offer other options to request and return ballots. Please contact your local election office for more information about delivery and return methods, including email, fax, and state online portals. To follow the FPCA process:Fill out the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA), or download a copy. Your local election office may have questions, so please provide an email address or phone number where they can reach you.Send the application to your local election office.It is never too early to submit an FPCA! Please do so as soon as possible.Please fill out and send back your ballot as soon as you receive it.States begin mailing absentee ballots at least 45 days before Election Day. If you haven't received your ballot by 30 days before Election Day, contact your local election office.If your ballot does not arrive after you submit your FPCA, contact your local election office first. Then: You can still vote using the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB). Print, sign, and mail your FWAB to your local election office.If you mail a FWAB and then receive your regular absentee ballot, you should complete and mail your absentee ballot also. Election officials will ensure that only one ballot is counted.The Federal Voting Assistance Program offers additional information on military and overseas voting in South Carolina. You can also call 1-800-438-VOTE (8683) or email vote@fvap.gov