Election Day is just around the corner, Tuesday, Nov. 5, and we’ve done the Googling so you don’t have to. To make this election as easy as possible, we’ve curated need-to-know information to get you ready to head to the polls, including who (and what) will be on your ballot.

Are you registered?

Before you vote, make sure you’re eligible + registered to vote. Due to Hurricane Helene, the deadline to register was extended to Monday, Oct. 14.

For context, the deadline to register to vote in person + update your address is 30 days before Election Day.

Who's on the ballot?

To find out who's on your ballot, determine your district with these interactive maps + resources, then use your districts to identify your candidates.

You can also identify your voting district by checking your voter registration status or sample ballot. Find more information on how congressional and state legislative district boundaries are established.

Find your polling location

Greenville County polling places will be open on Tuesday, Nov. 5 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. If you’re unsure where to go, you can request voter information that provides your registration status + polling location.

Early voting

Early voting is available from Monday, Oct. 21 through Saturday, Nov. 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the following locations:

Benson Campus of Greenville Tech, 2522 Locust Hill Rd., Taylors
Calvary Baptist Church - Student Center, 207 Davenport Rd., Simpsonville
Mauldin Senior Center, 203 Corn Rd., Greenville
McAllister Square, 225 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville
Mt. Pleasant Community Center, 710 S. Fairfield Rd., Greenville
Northwest Campus of Greenville Tech, 8109 White Horse Rd., Greenville
Travelers Rest Council Chambers, 125 Trailblazer Dr., Travelers Rest!! would ask if you can keep the addresses in this, might need to just do name of place + area if its outside of Greenville!!

You'll be asked to show a photo ID when checking in to vote.

Absentee Voting

Voting absentee? Completed ballots must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5,to be counted. You will be asked to show a photo ID when returning your ballot.

Request a mail-in ballot.

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