Two words: Jaime Harrison. The Senate candidate running against Lindsey Graham is taking South Carolina by storm & out-fundraising the incumbent; polls show Harrison within striking distance.
Enthusiasm for Harrison could propel victories down the ballot as well, with only 5 seats needed to flip the State Senate. Democrat Joe Cunningham's House seat is definitely vulnerable this cycle, and he needs our help to keep it blue.
What's at Stake in SC in 2020? (Tap Here)
Two words: Jaime Harrison. The Senate candidate running against Lindsey Graham is taking South Carolina by storm & out-fundraising the incumbent; polls show Harrison within striking distance.
Enthusiasm for Harrison could propel victories down the ballot as well, with only 5 seats needed to flip the State Senate. Democrat Joe Cunningham's House seat is definitely vulnerable this cycle, and he needs our help to keep it blue.
But What Can WeDO?
A lot! DemCast has packed this page with ways you can help. Get busy!
Meet the Candidates
We’ve done the homework for you. These are the candidates up & down the ballot who need the most attention if we’re gonna #FlipSCBlue.
We’ve set up a special toolkit with pre-written posts about SC candidates and causes. Customize & share these posts to help spread key messages for the state! Click the toolkit icon to get started!
Take Action on Twitter
Subscribe to our Twitter List, which shares the combined Twitter feeds from all of the most critical candidates in South Carolina. Return daily & amplify them often! Click on the birdy to subscribe. (Our YouTube Tutorial: Using Twitter Lists)
Amplify & use the #DemCastSC hashtag! Lots of people are adopting this state and using our hashtag to find & flag important info. Click below to check out the latest #DemCastSC posts!
Key Election Dates & Ballot Info
Be sure you know the details about when and how to vote safely in SC this year.
You need a South Carolina driver's license or DMV ID card to use the online voter registration system. The address on record at the DMV needs to match the address where you're registering to vote, this can be updated online. If you don't have the correct ID, you can still register by mail to vote.
Absentee Ballot Requests
Friday, October 30, 2020
You should request your ballot as far in advance of the election as possible.
Absentee Ballots Delivered
7:00 pm, November 3, 2020
Vote and return the ballot to your county voter registration office either by mail or personal delivery. Place the ballot in the "ballot here-in" envelope and place the "ballot here-in" envelope in the return envelope. Be sure to sign the voter's oath and have your signature witnessed. Anyone can witness your signature. A notary is not necessary.
Early Voting
South Carolina does not offer an early voting period.
South Carolina does not offer an early voting period. If you will be unable to vote in person on Election Day, you can request an absentee ballot by mail or by visiting your local election office.
Election Day
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
You will be asked to show photo ID to vote in South Carolina. If you have a reasonable impediment to obtaining photo ID, you may vote a provisional ballot after showing your non-photo voter registration card.
Important Web Links for Voters
These are links to critical sites and documents for SC voters.