Primary election deadlines fast approaching
The 2026 South Carolina Primary Elections will be Tuesday, June 9, and voter registration deadlines are this week.
To vote, state law requires a person to register at least 30 days prior to an election. Voters do not register by political party in South Carolina and may vote in either primary election, but not both.
Voter Registration Deadlines:
Deadline to register in person is Friday, May 8 at 5 p.m.
Deadline to register online, by fax or email is Sunday, May 10, at 11:59 p.m.
Deadline to register by mail is Monday, May 11 (must be postmarked by this date).
How to Register:
- Register to vote in person at the Berkeley County Voter Registration and Elections Office (1003 Highway 52, Moncks Corner)
- Register online at scVOTES.gov
- Download a voter registration form from the South Carolina Election Commission and return your completed form by email at webvre@berkeleycountysc.gov; Fax at 843-719-4060 or mail to P.O. Box 6122, Moncks Corner, SC 29461.
To verify you are registered and your information is accurate, visit the Berkeley County Voter Registration and Elections website.
If you are registered to vote but recently moved, you must update your address.
Early Voting:
The early voting period for statewide primaries will be Tuesday, May 26 to Friday, June 5. Berkeley County voters can cast their ballots anytime 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday at the following locations:
American Legion Hut: 180 Ravenell Drive, St. Stephen, SC 29479
Berkeley County Voter Registration & Elections Office: 1003 Highway 52, Moncks Corner, SC 29461
Daniel Island Library: 2301 Daniel Island Drive, Daniel Island, SC 29492
Goose Creek Library: 325 Old Moncks Corner Road, Goose Creek, SC 29445
Hanahan Library: 1216 Old Murray Court, Hanahan, SC 29410
Sangaree Library: 595 Sangaree Parkway, Summerville, SC 29486
Absentee Voting:
The deadline to apply for an absentee ballot for the Primaries is May 29 at 5 p.m. Completed ballots must be returned by June 9 at 7 p.m.
Election Day:
Statewide Primary Election Day is Tuesday, June 9. Polls will open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
For all election-related information, contact the Berkeley County Voter Registration & Elections Department at 843-719-4056 or email webvre@berkeleycountysc.gov.
Provided by Berkeley County Public Information Office.