Elections have consequences. That's why we must elect champions of public education.

Election Information. 

Voting for pro-public education candidates at the local, state, and federal level is one of the most effective ways to stand up for public schools.

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Ways to vote

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  • To participate, make sure your voter registration is current by checking your registration information at scVOTES.gov.
    • If you have moved from one county to another, you must register in your new county to be eligible to vote.
    • If you’ve moved within your county or changed your name recently, update your information before Election Day to help ensure a smoother voting experience.
• Absentee voting: Learn more about absentee voting here.
• Early, in-person voting:
  • Early voting centers are open 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
    • When going to an early voting center in your county, be sure to present your Photo ID. Learn about early voting here.
• Voting in person on Election Day. The election will be on the first Tuesday of the month. Polls open from 7am until 7pm. Note if you are in line by 7 o'clock, you have the right to vote. Find your polling place!

Know before you vote

Sample Ballot: Click here to access your personal sample ballot.

Photo ID - When voting in person, you will be asked to show one of the following Photo IDs at your polling place:

• SC Driver's License
• SC Department of Motor Vehicles ID Card
• SC Voter Registration Card with Photo
• Federal Military ID
• US Passport
• Click here to learn more about photo ID required at the polling place.

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. Dues funds are not used to make contributions to candidates or political parties. The PAC recommendation process is member-driven. Candidates running for office have the opportunity to seek recommendation from 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, participating in a question and answer session with members during the The SCEA-PAC screening interviews, and more.

Special Election SC House of Representatives District 88 (Lexington County): The SCEA Fund for Children and Public Education PAC recommends Colonel J. Chuck Hightower for this office. Early voting is now until December 19 (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.) at the Lexington County Voter Registration Office: 605 West Main Street, Suite C, Lexington, SC 29072. Day of Special Election: December 23, 2025.

Special Election SC House of Representatives District 98 (Dorchester County): The SCEA Fund for Children and Public Education PAC recommends Dr. Sonja Ogletree Satani for this office. Early voting period: December 22 - January 2 (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., closed state holidays) at Wescott Park, 9006 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC 29420. Day of Special Election: January 6, 2026.

For more personalized voting information please go to:

Visit SCVotes.Gov or Vote411.org