BEAUFORT, S.C. (WSAV) – More than 1.5 million ballots were cast early in South Carolina, according to the State Election Commission (SEC). That's the highest total of pre-election day ballots the state has ever seen, officials said. "We are thrilled to see this record-breaking turnout during the early voting period as we head into a highly anticipated Election Day,” said Howie Knapp, executive director of the SEC. “If you haven’t cast your ballot yet, get to the polls tomorrow and exercise your right to vote.” Early voting reaches such heights that some Georgia polls may be Election Day ‘ghost town’ Here are approximate pre-election day totals from the SEC: ElectionAbsentee By MailEarly In PersonPre-Election Day Total2020 General Election*441,000893,0001,334,0002022 General Election58,000562,000620,0002024 General Election100,0001,472,0001,572,000*While current early voting laws were not established until 2022, in-person and by-mail absentee voting was available to all voters in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Early voting may be over, but polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Election Day. Visit scVOTES.gov for more information you may need to prepare for the polls.