South Carolina

Recent Changes Affecting South Carolina's Voting Laws

Note: The U.S. Department of Justice decided the law was in violation of the Voting Rights Act because it would disproportionately impact minority voters. The state has filed a lawsuit to allow the law to take effect.

Last year, South Carolina passed a law requiring voters to show a photo ID to vote. Under the new law, acceptable ID’s (must contain a photo) include:

  • South Carolina driver’s license or voter ID card;
  • Photo ID issued by the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles;
  • U.S. passport;
  • Military ID;
  • South Carolina voter registration card.

If a voter does not show proper ID, they must vote by provisional ballot. The ballot will be counted if the voter shows a valid ID to the county election officer before the meeting of the county board of canvassers.

The legislature is considering a bill that will allow South Carolinians to register to vote online. 

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South Carolina Elections Website

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