Voting in South Carolina: What You Need to Know

A roundup of South Carolina voting FAQs.

The 411 - With all the conflicting information out there, it’s hard to figure out what exactly you need to do to be able to cast your ballot in the 2012 election, especially in states where voter suppression tactics have been rampant. Thanks to Election Protection, here’s a quick roundup to answer your questions about voting in South Carolina. – Erin E. Evans (Photo: Win McNamee/Getty Images)

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The 411 - With all the conflicting information out there, it’s hard to figure out what exactly you need to do to be able to cast your ballot in the 2012 election, especially in states where voter suppression tactics have been rampant. Thanks to Election Protection, here’s a quick roundup to answer your questions about voting in South Carolina. – Erin E. Evans (Photo: Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Adopt Uniform Voting Standards - "Congress should adopt some federal guidelines that prevent voting laws from being so random and haphazard," said University of Louisville political scientist Dewey Clayton. "Right now, we not only have 50 states with different laws, but within some of those states counties are doing different things." (Photo: Eric Thayer/Getty Images)

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When Can I Vote? - The polls in South Carolina are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. If you are in line by 7 p.m., you should be allowed to vote.(Photo: Eric Thayer/Getty Images)

Where Do I Go to Vote? - South Carolina voters can find their polling place on the state’s election commission’s precinct finder. You can also verify your registration on the state’s voter registration lookup page.(Photo: Richard Ellis/Getty Images)

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Where Do I Go to Vote? - South Carolina voters can find their polling place on the state’s election commission’s precinct finder. You can also verify your registration on the state’s voter registration lookup page.(Photo: Richard Ellis/Getty Images)

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The Cup Half Full - If the Supreme Court upholds Section 5, which the Advancement Project's Dianis predicts it will, she believes states will be deterred from trying to pass laws or implement practices that harm the voting rights of people of color. "This last election cycle showed that we need more voter protections, not less," Dianis said. The Supreme Court has upheld Section 5 four times.  (Photo: Jamie Rose/Getty Images)

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Do I Need Photo ID to Vote? - You must present one of the following: voter registration card, driver’s license or DMV-issued ID card. Also, if it is your first time voting and did not provide proof of identification on your registration application, you will need an additional form of ID. (Photo: Jamie Rose/Getty Images)

Consider the Entire Package - Salary is just one part of your compensation package. If they are unable or unwilling to meet you at your salary requirement, ask for leeway in some of the following areas: signing bonus, relocation expense reimbursement, vacation time, mentoring, professional development programming, industry membership fee coverage, conference attendance coverage, company cell phone, tuition reimbursement and moving up the date of your first salary review.  (Photo: Tim Boyle/Getty Images)

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I've Moved. What Do I Do? - South Carolina uses a fail-safe voting process if a voter has moved within the state. If you have moved within the same county, you may re-register with the county board of elections on Election Day and vote a regular ballot. However, if you moved out of your county, you will have to vote using the fail-safe process. (Photo: Tim Boyle/Getty Images)

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Protect, But Not Get Paid - "All military personnel will continue to serve and accrue pay but will not actually be paid until appropriations are available," Rep. C.W. Young (R-Florida) told the Air Force Times. (Photo: John Moore/Getty Images)

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I'm in the Military/Overseas. What Do I Do? - Request a Standard Form 76 to request an absentee ballot. On this form, you can also indicate if you’d like to fax or email your vote. The deadline to request a ballot is Nov. 5. It must be returned by Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. local time.(Photo: John Moore/Getty Images)

What If I Want to Vote Absentee? - Anyone can vote absentee, without a reason, in Ohio. You must, however, apply to vote absentee by noon on the Saturday before election. Apply here. Absentee ballots must be received by Nov. 16. However they must be postmarked by Nov. 5, the day before the election.  (Photo: AP Photo/J Pat Carter)

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What If I Want to Vote Absentee? - South Carolina has restrictions for absentee voting including people on vacation, military personnel, physically disabled people, citizens over 65, among other reasons. Absentee ballots must be requested four days before the election. (Photo: AP Photo/J Pat Carter)

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I Was Convicted of a Felony. Can I Vote? - Yes. If you have completed your sentence (including parole and probation), your voting rights have been restored.(Photo: John Chiasson/Liaison)

I Have a Disability. Can I Be Assisted? - Polling places must be accessible to voters with disabilities, including blind and visually impaired people. People with disabilities are also allowed help from another person when casting ballots. (Photo: REUTERS/Fred Prouser /Landov)

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I Have a Disability. Can I Be Assisted? - Yes. If you need assistance, you must alert one of the poll managers. A poll manager or a family member may assist the voter. If you are unable to enter the polling place (or cannot stand in line to vote), you may vote in your car, as well.(Photo: REUTERS/Fred Prouser /Landov)

What Do I Do if a Poll Worker Tries to Intimidate Me? - Report the incident to the deputy sheriff of the polling place. If this fails, you can call 1-866-OUR-VOTE and the Secretary of State’s office to report it. A poll worker can only challenge a voter based on the following scenarios: that the voter is not a citizen, that the person has not resided in Ohio for 30 days before the election, that the voter is not a resident of the precinct, or that the person is not of legal voting age. (Photo: EPA/CHRISTOPHER BERKEY /LANDOV)

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What Do I Do If a Poll Worker Tries to Intimidate Me? - Report the incident to the county board of elections. And call 1-866-OUR-VOTE.(Photo: EPA/CHRISTOPHER BERKEY /LANDOV)