(WPDE) — Early voting begins on Monday in South Carolina. The South Carolina State Election Commission is encouraging registered voters to make their mark ahead of time by voting early in the statewide general election. The early voting period is Monday, October 21 to Saturday, November 2. Early voting centers are open 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. To prepare for the polls, make sure to bring a copy of your photo ID to check-in. Get a copy of your sample ballot, voting locations and more by visiting the South Carolina Election Commission website.You can also contact your county voter registration office. Information for voting absentee is below: Qualified voters can vote absentee by mail. An example of a qualified voter could be a person with a physical disability or someone who is age 65 or older. To vote absentee by mail, request your application by contacting your county voter registration office. The deadline to return the application is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 25. The deadline to return an absentee ballot is 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, November 5. Visit the absentee voting page by clicking here. For the poll location in your area, click here. Categories: Local News, State Tags: 2024 Presidential Race, South Carolina, South Carolina Votes, Voting