South Carolina

Candidates who support common-sense gun safety laws are running up and down the ballot this year in South Carolina. Learn more and plan your vote.

1091

In an average year, 1,091 people die by guns in South Carolina. More at EveryStat.

#33

in the country for Gun Law Strength (down from #32 last year). Learn more about Gun Law Rankings.

South Carolina Voter Registration Deadlines — 2026 Statewide General Election

As always, it’s best to double-check your state’s election website to verify the information outlined below and to see any recent changes to election rules: South Carolina Election Website

Upcoming Statewide Election Dates in South Carolina

General: November 3, 2026

In-Person Voter Registration Deadline

General Election: October 2, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET, is the last day for South Carolina residents to register in person to vote in the general election.

Contact your county voter registration and elections office to learn more about in-person voter registration in South Carolina.

Mail Voter Registration Deadline

General Election: October 5, 2026, is the last day for South Carolina residents registering via mail to vote in the general election to postmark their application forms.

Use the Gun Sense Voter registration tool to access South Carolina’s voter registration form. You will have the option to download South Carolina’s voter registration form, or to continue with the voter registration process online.