SC Voter Registration Deadline extended to Oct. 17

South Carolina citizens now have more time to register to vote ahead of the 2018 General Election after the court today ordered the voter registration deadline extended to Oct. 17, 2018. The 10-day extension was necessary to protect the voting rights of South Carolina residents due to the widespread impact of Hurricane Florence. Many citizens have been displaced and are struggling to recover, and many county voter registration offices were closed for considerable periods of time. While the deadline was extended due to the impact of Hurricane Florence, the Oct. 17, deadline applies to voters in all counties. You must register by Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018, to vote in the 2018 General Election. There are many ways to register in South Carolina, and it has never been easier. Register online at www.scvotes.org before midnight, Wednesday, Oct. 17. This requires a SC Driver’s License or DMV ID Card. Register using the My scVOTES mobile app before midnight, Wednesday, Oct. 17, which is available in the Apple and Google Play stores and requires SC Driver’s License or DMV ID Card. Download a voter registration form from www.scvotes.org. Complete and return the form to your county voter registration office before midnight, Wednesday, Oct. 17. Register in person at your county voter registration office. Most offices will close at 5pm on Wednesday, Oct. 17, for in-office registrations. Check locally for specific hours. If you are already registered then visit www.scvotes.org and click “Check My Registration” to make sure your registration is up-to-date. You can also get contact information for your county voter registration office at www.scvotes.org as well.