COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The time to hit the polls early before the general election is almost here! The early voting period is from Monday, October 19 through Saturday, October 31. The general election starts Tuesday, November 3. Polls will be open from 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily, but will be c losed on Sunday, October 25. Lenice Shoemaker Travis Alexander from Lexington Richland County Voter Registration offices both advise you to make sure your address is up to date. Also, bring a photo ID like a driver’s license or a passport with you to the polls check your sample ballot before you go. To find your polling location and to see your sample ballot, click here. If you want to volunteer as a poll worker in Richland Co., call (803) 576-2240 for additional information. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features Tags: early voting, sc news ...read more read less