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Voter Registration and Elections

Welcome to the Fairfield County Voter Registration and Elections Department

SCVOTES.ORG is now SCVOTES.GOV.

SCVOTES.GOV is the State of South Carolina's Official and Trusted site for Election Information.

The old .org domain extension will continue to exist indefinitely; visitors will be automatically redirected to the new SCVOTES.GOV address. The SEC encourages anyone using an SCVOTES.ORG link on their website or other materials to update those links to SCVOTES.GOV


Mission Statement

The mission of the Fairfield County Board of Voter Registration and Elections is to ensure every eligible citizen has the opportunity to register to vote, participate in fair and impartial elections, and have the assurance that their votes will count.


Notice Of Elections

Your Vote Matters: 2024 Statewide General Election is Rapidly Approaching

COLUMBIA, SC (September 24, 2024)
- The State Election Commission urges voters to get ready for the 2024 Statewide General Election as essential dates and deadlines are just around the corner. Voters should mark their calendars and familiarize themselves with the candidates and issues so that everyone can have a smooth voting experience.


“State and local election officials are fully prepared to ensure a smooth and secure Election Day this November, but the most important step starts with you,” said Howie Knapp, Executive Director of the SEC. “Your vote is your voice—don’t miss this critical opportunity to shape the future. Make your plan now to participate and make a difference.”



Key Registration Dates & Deadlines to Know:

The Statewide General Election is on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

    

• The deadline to register in person is October 14th, 2024.
    

• The deadline to register to vote online or by fax or email is October 14th, 2024
    

• The deadline to register to vote by mail is October 14th, 2024 (must be postmarked by this date).

There are several ways to register and it takes just a few minutes!



     • You can register to vote online at scVOTES.gov (requires a Driver’s License or DMV ID).


     • Download a voter registration form, complete it, and return it to your county voter registration office by mail, fax, or email.


     • Register in person by visiting your county voter registration office or while receiving services at the DMV and other various agencies.

Already registered? Make sure it’s up to date.



     
• If you have moved from one county to another, you must register in your new county by the deadline to be eligible to vote.

There are three easy ways to cast your ballot. Choose one!

     
Vote Early
        o The early voting period starts on Monday, October 21 and ends Saturday, November 2. Early voting centers are open from                 8:30 a.m.  until 6:00 p.m.


     • Vote Absentee
        o The deadline to apply for an absentee ballot is 5:00 p.m., Friday, October 25.


     • Vote on Election Day
         o Polling places are open on Election Day from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.

Stay Prepped for the Polls


     • Find FAQsand our Voter Go-To Guides for the 2024 Statewide General Election.


     • Find up-to-date voting locations and contact information at your county voter registration office.


     • Stay connected with us on Facebook, Instagram, or X.





Notice Of Canvass And Certification

Fairfield County Board Of Canvassers

The Fairfield County Board of Elections will conduct a hand-count audit from the February 3, 2024, Democratic Presidential Preference Primary with results reported to the State Election Commission (SEC). This audit will start at 10:00 AM on Monday, February 5, 2024, at the County Elections Office located at 315 S Congress Street, Winnsboro, SC.

Photography/Videography is Prohibited

Article II §1 of the South Carolina Constitution states, “[a]ll elections by the people shall be by secret ballot, but the ballots shall not be counted in secret.”
To ensure secrecy of the ballot, photography/videography is prohibited during hand-count audits.

The Fairfield County Board of Canvassers will meet at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at the Fairfield County Voter Registration and Elections Office located at 315 S. Congress Street, Winnsboro, SC 29180, to ensure that all proper procedures for canvassing votes in the Democratic Presidential Preference Primary have been followed, and to certify the results of the Fairfield County portion of this election.

The Fairfield County Board of Elections will conduct a hand-count audit from the February 24, 2024, Republican Presidential Preference Primary with results reported to the State Election Commission (SEC). This audit will start at 10:00 AM on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at the County Elections Office located at 315 S Congress Street, Winnsboro, SC.


Information for All Elections

The deadline to register to vote is 30 days prior to an election. 

Updating name and address changes prior to an election lessens your wait time to vote. 

Voter registration, name and address changes can ALL BE DONE ONLINE at scvotes.gov

You must register again in your new county of residence if you have moved from one county to another in the State of South Carolina if you choose to vote in the upcoming elections. 

You must register to vote if you moved from another state should you choose to vote in the upcoming elections. 

Your voter registration number can be found online at scvotes.gov.

Your voting districts can be found on scvotes.gov

Your polling location can be found on scvotes.gov

Your sample ballot can be found on scvotes.gov

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

Curbside voting is available for those who are not able to go inside their polling location. 

ID is required for voting. You must have ONE of the following to vote: 

  • SC Driver's License 
  • SC DMV issued photo ID 
  • Voter registration card with photo 
  • Military photo ID 
  • US passport 
  • Concealed Weapon Permit 

Provisional ballots will be provided for any voter who does not have or has not been able to obtain one of the required photo id’s. You must have your voter registration card to vote a provisional ballot. 

EVERY VOTE MATTERS! EVERY VOTE COUNTS! 

All of this information can be found at our location, 315 S Congress Street, Winnsboro, SC 29180. Please call or come by the Voter Registration and Elections Office if you have any questions!


General Information

When voting in person, you will be asked to show one of the following Photo IDs at your polling place:

  • SC Driver’s License
  • SC Department of Motor Vehicles ID Card
  • SC Voter Registration Card with Photo
  • Federal Military ID
  • US Passport
  • When to Vote

Polling places are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. Anyone in line at 7:00 p.m. will be allowed to vote.

Absentee Voting

ABSENTEE LAWS HAVE CHANGED. Go to scvotes.gov Qualified voters can vote absentee by mail ONLY! Photo ID is not required to vote absentee by mail.

Early Voting

Early Voting has replaced in person Absentee voting. Early Voting is available at 315 S Congress Street, Winnsboro, SC 29180, two (2) weeks prior to an election without excuse. Photo ID is required to vote early in person. See SCVotes.gov for more information on Early Voting.

Where to Vote

You can check SCVotes.gov to find your precinct and districts.

Precinct Location Address

Blackstock Wood/Blackstock Vol Fire 725 Blackstock Rd. Blackstock, SC 29014

Blair Vol. Fire Dept 321 99 Rd. Blair, SC 29015

Centerville Boykin’s Garage 1087 Centerville Rd. Ridgeway, SC 29130

Feasterville Fire Dept. 2785 Clowney Rd. Blair, SC 29015

Greenbrier Vol Fire Dept 3025 State Hwy 269 Winnsboro, SC 29180

Gladden Grove Mitford Vfd 70 Meeting St. Great Falls ,SC 29055

Jenkinsville Fire Dept. 7104 State Hwy 215 Jenkinsville, SC 29065

Horeb-glenn St Matthews Bapt. Church 3853 Estes Ln. Winnsboro, SC 29180

Hickory Ridge Blackjack Baptist Church 178 Reservoir Rd. Winnsboro, SC 29180

Lebanon Vol Fire Dept 5364 Newberry Rd. Winnsboro, SC 29180

Mitford Vol Fire Dept 70 Meeting St. Great Falls, SC 29055

Monticello St Peter’s AME Church 4783 Clarks Bridge Rd. Blair, SC 29015

New Hope Lebanon Vol Fire Dept 5364 Newberry Rd. Winnsboro, SC 29180

Ridgeway Geiger Elementary Sch 300 Coleman St. Ridgeway, SC 29180

Simpson St Mark Baptist Church 4118 State Hwy 34 E Ridgeway, SC 29130

South Winnsboro Community Vol Fire Dept 110 Winter St. Winnsboro, SC 29180

Winnsboro Mills Community Vol Fire Dept 110 Winter St. Winnsboro, SC 29180

Winnsboro No. 1 Town Of Winnsboro Fire Dept 117 W. Washington St. Winnsboro, SC 29180

Winnsboro No. 2 Town Clock Washington/Congress St. Winnsboro, SC 29180

White Oak White Oak Arp Church 284 Patrick Rd. Winnsboro, SC 29180

Woodward Wood/Blackstock Vol Fire 725 Blackstock Rd. Blackstock, SC 29014

Dutchman Creek Vol Fire 6 Dutchman Ln. Ridgeway, SC 29130

Precinct Location Address
Blackstock Wood/Blackstock Vol Fire 725 Blackstock Rd
Blackstock SC 29014
Blairs Blair Vol. Fire Dept 321 99 Rd
Blair SC 29015
Centerville Boykin’s Garage 1087 Centerville Rd
Ridgeway SC 29130
Feasterville Feasterville Fire Dept. 2785 Clowney Rd
Blair SC 29015
Greenbrier Greenbrier Vol Fire Dept 3025 State Hwy 269
Winnsboro SC 29180
Gladden Grove Mitford Vfd 70 Meeting St
Great Falls SC 29055
Jenkinsville Jenkinsville Fire Dept. 7104 State Hwy 215
Jenkinsville SC 29065
Horeb-glenn St Matthews Bapt. Church 3853 Estes Ln
Winnsboro SC 29180
Hickory Ridge Blackjack Baptist Church 178 Reservoir Rd
Winnsboro SC 29180
Lebanon Lebanon Vol Fire Dept 5364 Newberry Rd
Winnsboro SC 29180
Mitford Mitford Vol Fire Dept 70 Meeting St
Great Falls SC 29055
Monticello St Peter’s Ame Church 4783 Clarks Bridge Rd
Blair SC 29015
New Hope Lebanon Vol Fire Dept 5364 Newberry Rd
Winnsboro SC 29180
Ridgeway Geiger Elementary Sch 300 Coleman St
Ridgeway SC 29180
Simpson St Mark Baptist Church 4118 State Hwy 34 E
Ridgeway SC 29130
South Winnsboro Community Vfd 110 Winter St
Winnsboro SC 29180
Winnsboro Mills Community Vol Fire Dept 110 Winter St
Winnsboro SC 29180
Winnsboro No. 1 Town Of Winns. Fire Dept 117 W. Washington St.
Winnsboro SC 29180
Winnsboro No. 2 Town Clock Washington/Congress St
Winnsboro SC 29180
White Oak White Oak Arp Church 284 Patrick Rd
Winnsboro SC 29180
Woodward Wood/blackstock Vol Fire 725 Blackstock Rd
Blackstock SC 29014
Dutchmans Creek Dutchman Creek Vol Fire 6 Dutchman Ln.
Ridgeway SC 29130

Straight Party Voting

Straight Party is Optional

Whether to vote “Straight Party” is the first choice a voter must make on a General Election ballot. Voting straight party is optional. Each political party that has nominated a candidate appearing on the voter’s ballot is represented in the straight party selection area.

Straight Party Voting on Voting Machines

If a party is selected under straight party, every candidate of that party is automatically selected throughout the ballot. As the voter advances through the ballot, the voter has the option of changing his vote for any particular office to a candidate of another party, a petition candidate, or a write-in candidate (also known as “crossover voting”). To change your vote for any particular office, simply touch the candidate of choice for that office, and the candidate previously selected will be automatically deselected.

Straight Party Voting on Optical Scan (Absentee and Paper) Ballots

If the oval beside a party is shaded in under straight party, every candidate of that party will automatically receive a vote when that ballot is scanned unless it is overridden by a “crossover vote.” After shading in the straight party, a voter can override his straight party selection for a particular office by shading in the oval beside a candidate for that office.

Straight Party Doesn’t Cover Everything

Voters should be aware that when voting straight party, no selection is made for nonpartisan offices and questions.

Ex. In Fairfield County, County Council and School Board members do not run under a party. They are non-partisan petition candidates.

Also, your party may not have nominated candidates for all offices. In these cases, these contests must be voted individually. As always, voters should carefully review their choices before casting their ballot.

Voter Registration & Elections Contact Information

Main Office Phone: 803-635-6255

Fax: 803-635-5095

Address:

315 South Congress Street
Winnsboro, South Carolina 29180

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