South Carolina voters set early voting record during first week of 2026 primaries

South Carolina sees record early voting surge ahead of primary day

South Carolinians are turning out in large numbers for the state’s primary election, setting a record pace during the first week of early voting, with officials expecting participation to keep rising through the end of the period.

South Carolina voters set early voting record during first week of 2026 primaries

COLUMBIA, S.C., (WCBD) - State election officials say voters in South Carolina have set a record within the first week of early voting for the 2026 statewide primaries. The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) says 151,670 voters cast ballots during the first week. That number is already surpassing the total turnout for the entire [...]

South Carolina surpasses entire 2024 early voting total in first week

South Carolina election officials report a record 151,670 early votes during the first week of the 2026 primaries, already surpassing 2024 totals.

SC early voting tops 151K in first week, surpassing all of 2024

Record-breaking first week of early voting for the 2026 statewide primaries.

Lowcountry Lowdown: Beaufort voters turn out for early voting

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Early voting opens in Bennettsville

BENNETTSVILLE — Early voting for June primaries opened across South Carolina Tuesday with record voter turnout. In Bennettsville, Deputy Director of Elections for Marlboro County Helen Brown reported record numbers already coming in by lunchtime on Tuesday. Polling stations opened at 8:30 a.m. and operated until 5 p.m. statewide, with the South Carolina Election Commission reporting 32,000… Source