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How do I request an absentee ballot?

 Voters can begin applying as early as January 1 to vote absentee for any election held during that same year. Application may be made in person, by phone, or in writing by contacting your County Voter Registration Office in the county in which you are registered.
Where do I send the request?

 Send your application to your County Voter Registration Office. For a complete listing of county offices and contact information, go here.
What is the deadline for requesting an absentee ballot?

 If applying by mail, the county voter registration office must receive your application no later than four days prior to Election Day:
January 25 for the Democratic Presidential Preference Primary
January 29 for the Republican Presidential Preference Primary
June 6 for the Primary Election
October 31 for the General Election

If you wish, you may apply and vote in person up until 5:00 pm the day before Election Day:
January 28 for the Democratic Presidential Preference Primary
February 1 for the Republican Presidential Preference Primary
June 9 for the Primary Election
November 3 for the General Election
What is the voting procedure?

 Your completed absentee ballot must be placed in the “Ballots Herein” envelope provided with your absentee ballot. The “Ballots Herein” envelope will then be placed inside a “Return Envelope” which you must sign and have witnessed before returning.
What are the deadlines for voting absentee?

 By close of polls on Election Day.
What are the election dates and deadlines for 2008?

 January 19 for the Democratic Presidential Preference Primary
February 3 for the Republican Presidential Preference Primary
Primary Election: June 10
General Election: November 4
Voter registration closes 30 days prior to Election Day.
How do I contact the Secretary of State / election officials?

 Marci Andino, Executive Director
State Election Commission
2221 Devine Street, Suite 105
Columbia, SC 29205
http://www.state.sc.us/scsec
E-mail: elections@elections.sc.gov
Tel: 803-734-9060
Are there requirements for first-time voters?

 No.
Is permanent absentee status available?

 No.
Additional information:

 Website on Absentee Voting