{"id":9088,"date":"2026-10-21T15:35:23","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T15:35:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gpstrianglenews.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/21\/lexington-county-shares-voting-information-for-nov-3-election\/"},"modified":"2026-10-21T15:35:23","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T15:35:23","slug":"lexington-county-shares-voting-information-for-nov-3-election","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gpstrianglenews.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/21\/lexington-county-shares-voting-information-for-nov-3-election\/","title":{"rendered":"Lexington County shares voting information for Nov. 3 election"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>Early voting runs through Oct. 31 at six locations across the county<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>LEXINGTON &mdash; With the Nov. 3 statewide general election approaching, Lexington County Registration and Elections is reminding voters to check their registration, review their sample ballots and make a plan to vote.<\/p>\n<p>Voters can register or verify their registration information and address at <a href=\"https:\/\/scvotes.gov\/\">scvotes.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Early voting<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Early voting runs through Oct. 31, Monday through Saturday, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Early voting will be closed Sunday, Oct. 25.<\/p>\n<p>Registered Lexington County voters may vote at any of the county&rsquo;s six early voting centers:<\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>\n<p>Lexington County Registration and Elections Office, 605 W. Main St., Lexington<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Midlands Technical College-Irmo, 7300 College St., Irmo<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>West Columbia Community Center, 754 B Ave., West Columbia<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Midlands Technical College-Batesburg, 423 College St., Batesburg<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Gaston Town Hall, 131 N. Carlisle St., Gaston<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Chapin Town Hall, 157 NW Columbia Ave., Chapin<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Absentee voting<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Eligible voters who plan to vote absentee should return their ballots as soon as possible. The deadline to apply for an absentee ballot is Friday, Oct. 23, at 5 p.m. Completed absentee ballots must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day.<\/p>\n<p><b>Election Day<\/b><\/p>\n<p>On Tuesday, Nov. 3, polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters must cast their ballots at their assigned polling places and are encouraged to verify their locations before heading out, especially if they have moved or have not voted recently.<\/p>\n<p>South Carolina voters should bring an accepted photo ID to vote. Acceptable forms include a South Carolina driver&#8217;s license, state DMV identification card, voter registration card with photo, federal military ID, concealed weapons permit, temporary identification certificate or U.S. passport.<\/p>\n<p>For additional information about registration, sample ballots, voting locations and election procedures, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/scvotes.gov\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">scvotes.gov<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Early voting runs through Oct. 31 at six locations across the county LEXINGTON &mdash; With the Nov. 3 statewide general election approaching, Lexington County Registration and Elections is reminding voters to check their registration, review their sample ballots and make a plan to vote. 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