ElectionWednesday, November 4
South Carolina voters broke the record for ballots cast in a governor's race
The 5AM North Charleston team
If you voted Tuesday, you helped set a record. South Carolina passed its 2018 total for a governor's race with more than two hours left before polls closed, according to the State Election Commission.
Turnout hit 52.3% of voters by 4:30 p.m.
52.3%Registered voters who had cast ballots by 4:30 p.m. Tuesday
Sources: WCBD News 2, Live 5 News, WCIV
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Registered voters who had cast ballots by 4:30 p.m. Tuesday | 52.3% |
| Record for a governor's race, 2002 | 54.6% |
- Ballots cast by 4:30 p.m.: 1,797,335
- Previous record: 1,726,527 ballots, set in 2018
- Polls closed at 7 p.m.; anyone in line could vote
In Charleston County alone, more than 55,000 people had voted on Election Day by early evening. The largest rush of voters came shortly after polling locations opened Tuesday morning. Officials were watching to see whether turnout could also pass the 2002 percentage record.
Votes cast by 4:30 p.m. Tuesday topped the 2018 total
Sources: Live 5 News, WCIV
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| 2018 governor's race | 1.7M |
| 2026, by 4:30 p.m. | 1.8M |
Sources: WCBD News 2, Live 5 News, WCIV