On June 9, 2026, South Carolina will hold both Democratic and Republican Primaries. If you live on Seabrook Island, you vote in Charleston County, Seabrook Voting District, and our precinct location is the Lake House. South Carolina does not have party registration. In primaries, you can vote in only one party’s primary, and you can choose either party but not both.
There are some dates you need to be aware of:
Early Voting – Any voter can vote early at any early voting center. Click here for locations and times. Early voting starts Tuesday, May 26, and ends Friday, June 5. They are closed on Saturday and Sunday.
Absentee Voting – Only qualified voters can vote by absentee ballot. Examples of qualified voters are someone with a physical disability or who is over 65. Click here for other qualifications, deadlines, and how to apply for your absentee ballot. You have to apply for your absentee ballot – the deadline for applying is May 29. Once you receive your ballot, fill it out. Ballots must be received by the county voter registration office by 7:00 p.m. on election day. Please note that if you choose to mail it, the Post Office has changed its policy about postmark dates.
In-Person Voting on Election Day – The polling precinct for Seabrook Island is the Lake House. It will be open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm on June 9. Don’t forget to bring your Photo ID.
Find out who is running for which office. Check your sample ballot by visiting your MyscVOTES page. You can view the sample ballots of both parties. South Carolina does not have party registration, and the Statewide Primaries are open to all registered SC voters. Poll managers will ask voters, “In which party’s primary do you wish to vote today?” Please note that these sample ballots are not your actual ballots. Your actual ballot will look different but will contain the same names and issues as the sample ballot.
Your vote really matters.
“Voting is the expression of our commitment to ourselves, one another, this country, and this world.” – Sharon Salzberg
–Tidelines Editors
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