Want to vote in SC primaries? You have only a few days left to register.
Voters who want to participate in South Carolina’s June 9 statewide primaries are running out of time to register.
The deadline to register to vote in person is 5 p.m. Friday, or by email, fax, or online by Sunday.
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, the primaries, which include contests for S.C. House and Senate races, U.S. House seats and several local races in York, Lancaster and Chester counties, will proceed as scheduled on June 9, and polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Before then, poll managers will be trained on maintaining social distancing and sanitary conditions at polling places, according to a press release from the State Election Commission.
Election officials also are working to get masks, face shields and gloves for poll managers, sneeze guards for check-in stations, wipes and hand sanitizer, the press release said.
Seventeen-year-olds turning 18 by the Nov. 3 general election can register and vote in the June 9 primary.
Voters can register online by May 10 at 11:59 p.m. on the State Election Commission’s website, with a valid driver’s license or identification card issued by the S.C. Department of Motor Vehicles is required.
Registration forms are available at county registration offices and can be downloaded online at the State Election Commission’s website. Voters can complete the registration form and return it to the York County voter registration office through mail, fax or email by May 10 at 11:59 p.m. Mailed forms must be postmarked by May 11.
Voters can register in person through 5 p.m. on Friday at the York County office, 6 S. Congress Street in York. The office recommends people wear masks to protect other residents and employees.
Residents also can check their voter registration. South Carolina voters don’t have to register by party.
In-person absentee voting at county offices began this week, according to the State Election Commission. Residents can vote absentee in person up until 5 p.m. on the day before the election. Residents must apply to vote absentee by mail.
Candidates on the 2020 ballot
These 2020 candidates have filed for elected office in York, Lancaster and Chester counties. Filing opened March 16 and closed March 30. Incumbents are marked by an (i).
YORK COUNTY
County Council
District 1 — Republicans: Tom Audette, Chuck Ledford, Debi Cloninger, and Democrat: Kristin Thomas
District 2 — Republican: Allison Love (i)
District 5 — Republican: Christi Cox (i)
District 6 — Republicans: Britt Blackwell (i), Joe Cox, Brandon Guffey
Sheriff — Republican: Kevin Tolson (i)
Clerk of Court — Republican: David Hamilton (i)
Coroner — Republican: Sabrina Gast (i)
16th Circuit Solicitor — Republican: Kevin Brackett (i)
S.C. House of Representatives
District 26 — Republican: Raye Felder (i), Democrat: Monica Danneman
District 29 — Republican: Dennis Moss (i)
District 30 — Republican: Steve Moss (i)
District 43 — Republican: Randy Ligon (i), Democrat: Reid Carrico
District 45 — Republican: Brandon Newton (i), Democrat: Keith T. Grey, Sr.
District 46 — Republican: Gary Simrill (i)
District 47 — Republican: Tommy Pope (i), Democrat: Ryan McKenzie Arioli
District 48 — Republican: Bruce M. Bryant (i), Democrat: Kathryn Roberts
District 49 — Democrat: John R. King (i), Republican: Johnny Walker
S.C. Senate
District 14 — Republican: Harvey Peeler (i), Alliance Party member Sarah Work
District 15 — Republican: Wes Climer (i), Democrat: Vickie Holt
District 16 — Republicans: Michael Johnson, Mike Neese, Kristen Blanchard, Tom Nichols and Democrat: Ram Mammadov
District 17 — Democrats: Mike Fanning (i), MaryGail Douglas and Republican: Erin Mosley
U.S. House of Representatives
5th District — Republican: Ralph Norman (i) and Democrats: Sidney A. Moore, Moe Brown
LANCASTER COUNTY
County Council
District 1 — Republican: Terry Graham (i)
District 3 — Republican: Billy Mosteller (i)
District 5 — Republican: Steve Harper (i)
District 7 — Republican: Brian Carnes (i)
Sheriff — Republican: Barry Faile (i)
Coroner — Republican: Karla Deese (i)
Clerk of Court — Republican: Jeff Hammond (i)
Auditor — Republicans: Susan D. Hunter Wallace (i), Suzette Connell Murphy
Treasurer — Republican: Carrie Williams Helms (i)
S.C. House of Representatives
District 44 — Democrat: Mandy Powers Norrell (i) and Republican: Sandy McGarry
District 45 — Republican: Brandon Newton (i), Democrat: Keith T. Grey, Sr.
District 53 — Republican: Richard L. Richie Yow (i)
District 65 — Republican: Jay Lucas (i)
S.C. Senate
District 16 — Republicans: Michael Johnson, Mike Neese, Kristen Blanchard, Tom Nichols and Democrat: Ram Mammadov
District 27 — Democrat: Vincent Sheheen (i), Republican: Penry Gustafson
U.S. House of Representatives
5th District — Republican: Ralph Norman (i) and Democrats: Sidney A. Moore, Moe Brown
CHESTER COUNTY
County Council
District 3 — Democrat: Joe Branham (i), Republican: Michael Head
District 4 — Republican: Pete Wilson (i), Constitution Party member: Les Devatt
District 6 — Democrats: Alex Oliphant (i) and William “Budda” Killian
Sheriff — Republican: Max Dorsey (i) and Democrat: Alex Underwood
Coroner — Democrat: Terry D. Tinker (i)
Clerk of Court — Democrat: Sue K. Carpenter (i)
Auditor — Democrat: Donald A. Wade (i)
Treasurer — Democrat: Thomas E. Darby (i)
S.C. House of Representatives
District 29 — Republican: Dennis Moss (i)
District 41 — Democrats: Annie E. McDaniel (i), Charlene Herring and Republican: Jennifer Brecheisen
District 43 — Republican: Randy Ligon (i), Democrat: Reid Carrico
S.C. Senate
District 17 — Democrats: Mike Fanning (i), MaryGail Douglas and Republican: Erin Mosley
U.S. House of Representatives
5th District — Republican: Ralph Norman (i) and Democrats: Sidney Moore, Moe Brown
This story was originally published May 7, 2020 at 6:58 PM.
