GUIDE: Polls open for South Carolina Democratic primary

SOUTH CAROLINA (WMBF) – Voters can now get out to the polls to decide the South Carolina Democratic Presidential Primary.

Below is information compiled information from the South Carolina Election Commission to answer some frequently asked questions:

HOW LONG ARE POLLS OPEN?

Polls in South Carolina are open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Saturday. As long as you are in line by 7 p.m., you will be allowed to vote.

WHERE DO I GO TO VOTE?

Those voting on Saturday will need to go to the polling place in their precinct. Click here to find your precinct.

WHO’S ON THE BALLOT?

President Joe Biden will appear on the ballot alongside challengers Dean Phillips and Marianne Williamson. Cenk Uygur, who sued last year to be on the South Carolina Democratic Primary ballot as a naturalized American citizen, notably will not appear on the ballot. That lawsuit is still ongoing.

DO I NEED TO BRING ANYTHING?

A photo ID is required to vote. This includes a South Carolina Driver’s License, a DMV ID Card, a state voter registration card with Photos, a Federal Military ID, or a US Passport.

WHAT IF I FORGOT MY ID?

You’ll be able to fill out a provisional ballot, but you’ll have to show your photo ID to your county board of voter registration and elections office before the election is certified. Certification is scheduled for the Thursday after the primary.

WHAT ABOUT ABSENTEE BALLOTS?

If you have an absentee ballot, you can return it to your county elections office in person by 7 p.m. on Saturday.

WHEN IS THE REPUBLICAN PRIMARY?

Early voting for the Republican Presidential Primary begins Feb. 12, while the final day to vote is Feb. 24.

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