State voting rules for South Carolina
South Carolina voters abroad need to request a ballot each calendar year they want to vote in.
Click here to start your ballot request now.
Check below for your delivery methods and deadlines, and to find your local election office contact information.
Election Deadlines for South Carolina Voters Abroad
Jun
9
Email or Fax or Online Upload: Received by
May 10, 2026 Postal mail: Postmarked by
May 11, 2026 | Election Day | Registration | Ballot Request | Ballot Return |
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South Carolina-Primary Jun 9 | Email or Fax or Online Upload: May 10, 2026 Received by Postal mail: May 11, 2026 Postmarked by | Mail or Email or Fax or Online Upload: Jun 9, 2026, 7:00 PM Received by | Email or Fax: Jun 9, 2026, 7:00 PM Received by Postal mail: Jun 9, 2026, 7:00 PM Sent by And received by June 10, 2026, 5:00pm |
How to Submit to Your Election Office
Registration: Email or Fax or Mail or Online Upload
Ballot Request: Email or Fax or Mail or Online Upload
Ballot Return: Email or Fax or Mail or Online Upload
Type of Ballot Based on Voter Category
If you choose “My Return is Uncertain,” you will receive a ballot to vote in federal, state, and local elections.
"Intend to Return" means you have an intention to return in the future -- but you don't need a set date or specific plans.
If you choose “Intend to Return,” you will receive a ballot to vote in federal, state, and local elections. But this may be one of several factors used to determine whether you may be subject to South Carolina state income tax.
If you choose “I've Never Lived in the US,” you will receive a ballot to vote in federal, state, and local elections.
Find Your Election Office
Jurisdiction
Click in the box below and select your local election official from the list (may be county, city, town...)
Additional Resources
You may need to use a VPN if you cannot connect to your state's voter information pages. Some states only allow internet connections from US locations. For more information about how to use a VPN, please click here.