
Elections have consequences. That's why we must elect champions of Public Education.
Election Information
South Carolina’s November general election will determine who is elected as governor, state Superintendent of Education, U.S. Senate, seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, South Carolina House of Representative seats, and many other statewide and local races.
Ways to vote
- Early, in-person voting: Starting this year, all registered voters can vote early and in person at county voter registration and elections offices. Early voting will take place from Oct. 24th to Nov. 5th.
- Voting in person on Election Day: The general election is Tuesday, Nov. 8. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Absentee voting: Absentee ballots are available to only some voters, including people 65 and older, those who are sick or physically disabled and those who will be out of town on Election Day. You’ll need a witness signature to cast an absentee ballot. The state election commission’s website features a full list of those eligible to cast an absentee ballot.
Voter Registration
Check your voter registration information and polling place. Register now to be eligible to vote in the November 8 election.
Registration Deadlines:
- Online: Use the state’s online voter registration portal. You’ll need a valid South Carolina driver’s license or ID card from the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles. Or download and complete a registration form, and then fax or email it to your county board of voter registration. Register or update your voter information online by October 9 to vote in the general election.
- By mail: Download and complete a registration form, and then mail it to your county board of voter registration. Or call your local registration office and ask that a form be mailed to you. Your form must be postmarked by October 11 if you wish to vote in the general election.
- In person: Go to your county board of voter registration by October 7 to vote in the general election. You can also register while receiving services at your local DMV or at several other types of public assistance agencies.
The SCEA Recommendation Process
The SCEA Fund for Children & Public Education (The SCEA FCPE) is a Political Action Committee (PAC) established and funded by members of The SCEA to recommend and support public education champions for local, state, and federal office.
The PAC recommendation process is member-driven, and candidates running for The SCEA-PAC-recommended office have the opportunity to seek the recommendation of the The SCEA-PAC.
Candidates seeking the The SCEA-PAC recommendation engage with members in a number of ways, including the completion of a candidate questionnaire, and participating in a question and answer session with members during the The SCEA-PAC screening interviews.
State Superintendent Candidates
The SCEA PAC recommends Lisa Ellis for the office of State Superintendent of Education.
To aid supporters of Public Schools in better understanding the positions of the Democratic and Republican candidates, The SCEA sent questionnaires to all candidates in the primary.
The SCEA's recommended candidate Lisa Ellis's questionnaire is outlined in the chart below. The other candidate Ellen Weaver did not respond or return the questionnaire.
We also encourage you to open Lisa's full responses below the chart.
