Berkeley County says registration deadline approaching for upcoming election

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – You still have a few more days to register to vote in the upcoming presidential election, thanks to a recent ruling in the wake of Hurricane Helene’s impact on South Carolina.

“The voter registration deadline for the November 5 general election has been extended to October 14,” said Rosie Brown, director for Berkeley County Elections.

The extent of damage to many counties – and its impact on residents – in the Upstate ultimately led to the registration extension. You have to register in person, by mail, or online by October 14.

For absentee voting, you will need to request a ballot by calling the voter registration office in the county where you live or by going in person.

“There’s an application that you must sign and return before an absentee ballot can be mailed to you. The deadline for signed application to be received in the voter registration office is Friday, October 25 ^th ,” said Brown.

Early voting begins on Monday, October 21 and runs through Saturday, November 2. It will be held Monday-Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. at any of the four locations in Berkeley County:

• Berkeley County Voter Registration & Elections Office: 1003 N. Highway 52, Moncks Corner, SC 29461
• Daniel Island Library: 2301 Daniel Island Drive, Daniel Island, SC 29492
• Hanahan Library: 1216 Old Murray Court, Hanahan, SC 29410
• Redeemer R. E. Church: 2173 Highway 45, Pineville, SC 29468

Berkeley County residents can click here to learn more about registering and voting in the upcoming election.

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