Over 1 million votes cast in South Carolina during record early voting period

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - South Carolina saw record-breaking turnout during its early voting period in the 2026 general election.

Data from the South Carolina Election Commission shows that 1,043,810 ballots were cast from Oct. 19-31. It’s more than double the number from the 2022 midterm election, but is below those seen in the 2024 general election.

The cumulative total is the highest early turnout for a gubernatorial election since the state began offering early voting in 2022.

The following counties topped the list:

• Greenville 103,282
• Charleston: 99,275
• Richland: 91,732
• Horry: 88,568
• York: 60,875

The first day of the early voting window on Oct. 19 saw more than double the turnout compared to the 2022 midterm election. That number was slightly down from the 2024 presidential election.

Other details, such as voter participation by party affiliation, are not made available in a general election.

Election Day is Nov. 3. Click/tap here for more information and what to know before voting in SOuth Carolina.

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