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VOTE411.org
VOTE411.org is your source for info about your candidates and ballot questions! Enter your address in the bottom-left corner of the page to find your polling place, build your ballot with our online Voter Guide, and much more.
With our Voter Guide, you can see the races on your ballot, compare candidates' positions side-by-side, and print out a "ballot" indicating your preferences as a reminder and take it with you to the polls on Election Day. Candidates often respond to League questions at different rates, so check back periodically during the election season.
Plus you can access:
- voter registration forms and deadlines
- voter qualification dates and ID requirements
- absentee ballot information
- absentee qualifications and early voting options
- tools for overseas voters
- contact information for your election officials „
- wording of referendums and ballot questions, as applicable
How do you find and use VOTE411? It's easy. Enter your address into the VOTE411 box in the left column of this website, then get started. Importantly, get ready to vote!
Early Voting
On May 13, 2022, Governor McMaster signed into law legislation passed by the General Assembly that establishes Early Voting and makes significant changes to the Absentee Voting process.
- Early Voting is now available to everyone for any reason at designated early voting locations. For detailed information on Ealy Voting for the current election, click here.
- Absentee Voting is exclusively for those who need to vote by mail. There are specific rules and a complex process to vote by mail. Click here for detailed info.
Beaufort County Board of Elections
Office Hours
- Beginning September 8, the Bluffton satellite office will be open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed for lunch from 1-2 p.m.).
- The Hilton Head satellite will be open from Oct 5th to November 2nd Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- All offices will be open Saturday, Oct 31 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Full service year-round is available at the main office located at 15 John Galt Road, Beaufort, SC (Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., except during Beaufort County Council Government recognized holidays).
Directions to the Bluffton Satellite Office
- To get to the Bluffton Office from Hilton Head, take 278 W. Turn left onto Burnt Church Road, and then turn left onto Ulmer Rd.
- From points west, take 278 E or May River Rd/SC-46 (continue straight on Bruin at Nickle Pumpers) to Burnt Church. Turn right onto Burnt Church Rd. and then make a left turn onto Ulmer Rd. (If you reach Alljoy Rd. you have gone too far).
If you have any questions, please call the Beaufort County Board of Elections at 843-255-6900.
Sources of Voter Information
Beaufort County, SC
https://www.beaufortcountysc.gov/vote/index.html - Information for Beaufort County voters.
Jasper County, SC
https://www.jaspercountysc.gov/election-voters-registration/home - Information for Jasper County voters.
South Carolina
http://www.scvotes.org - Check your voter registration polling place or get election dates. Also good reminders about what you must bring to the polls the first time you vote in South Carolina.
Particularly for Young Adults, General
http://www.rockthevote.com - Find information on youth and young adult activities, links to how to register, and information on voting as a student in your college town.
League of Women Voters of the US, National Information
http://www.lwv.org - League of Women Voters national website; nonpartisan political information
Help Register Voters
Voter registration is an ongoing priority. The League always needs volunteers! Contact tim.diana.heitman [at] gmail.com (Diana Heitman.)
