Early voting in Greenville County runs Oct. 19-31, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., including a site in Greer. Election Day is Nov. 3, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 864-467-7250.

Last checked Oct. 12, 2026. Facts on this page come from Greenville County Registration and Elections and the State Election Commission. We publish election information only from these offices and take no side in any race.

The 2026 statewide general election is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Most Greer voters are registered in Greenville County; voters on the city’s Spartanburg County side vote in Spartanburg County, with its own early voting sites (below). Check your registration, polling place and sample ballot on the state’s MyscVOTES lookup.

Who to call

  • Greenville County Registration and Elections: 864-467-7250, 225 S. Pleasantburg Drive, Suite B6, Greenville
  • Absentee department: 864-467-7264
  • Spartanburg County Voter Registration and Elections: 864-596-2549, 366 N. Church St., Suite 1630, Spartanburg

Key dates for Nov. 3, 2026

Date What
Sunday, Oct. 4 Voter registration deadline (passed)
Monday, Oct. 19 Early voting begins
5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23 Last day to receive an absentee application
Saturday, Oct. 31 Last day of early voting
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Election Day

The registration deadline is from the State Election Commission’s deadline notice; the others are from the county’s early voting notice.

Early voting in Greenville County

Any registered Greenville County voter can vote at any of the county’s seven sites, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, Oct. 19-31, closed Sunday. Bring a photo ID and vote as you would on Election Day.

Site Address
Praise Cathedral (Family Life Center) 3375 Brushy Creek Road, Greer
McAlister Square (back entrance) 225 S. Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville
Mt. Pleasant Community Center 710 S. Fairfield Road, Greenville
Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church (gym) 206 Moore St., Simpsonville
Greenville Tech Northwest Campus 8109 White Horse Road, Greenville
City of Greenville Public Works 475 Fairforest Way, Greenville
Five Forks Branch Library 104 Sunnydale Drive, Simpsonville

Spartanburg County runs its own early voting on the same days and hours. Its closest site to Greer is the Middle Tyger Library, 170 Groce Road, Lyman, according to the State Election Commission.

Election Day

Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and anyone in line at 7 p.m. may vote, the State Election Commission says. On Election Day you must vote at your assigned polling place. Greenville County’s full list is in its 2026 polling locations file. The county has also posted the candidate list and the two countywide referendum questions on its elections page.

Photo ID

Bring one of these, according to the county’s photo ID page:

  • S.C. driver’s license
  • S.C. Department of Motor Vehicles ID card
  • S.C. voter registration card with a photo
  • Federal military ID
  • U.S. passport

A registered voter can get a free photo voter card at the county elections office with name, date of birth and the last four digits of a Social Security number. A voter without photo ID can cast a provisional ballot; the county explains the rules on the same page.

Absentee ballots

South Carolina allows absentee voting by mail only for qualifying reasons. The county’s absentee page lists them, including voters 65 and older, people with physical disabilities, members of the armed forces and their families, and people who will be away from the county for all of early voting and Election Day. Call the absentee department at 864-467-7264 for an application. It must be received by 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23.

Registering for future elections

Register online through the state’s voter registration portal with a current S.C. driver’s license or DMV ID, by mail, or in person at the county office. The deadline for any election is 30 days before Election Day. If you move, update your address; you stay registered unless you move or are convicted of a felony.

What this means for you

  • Greer has its own early voting site: Praise Cathedral on Brushy Creek Road.
  • Early voting runs Oct. 19-31, closed Sunday.
  • On Nov. 3, go to your assigned polling place.

More guides: who to call at City Hall, Greenville County property taxes and moving to Greer.

Frequently asked questions

When is early voting in Greenville County?

Monday, Oct. 19, through Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, closed Sunday. Greenville County has seven early voting sites, including Praise Cathedral at 3375 Brushy Creek Road in Greer.

Is there early voting in Greer?

Yes. Praise Cathedral’s Family Life Center, 3375 Brushy Creek Road, Greer, is one of Greenville County’s seven early voting sites for the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.

What time do polls open in South Carolina?

Polling places are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Anyone in line at 7 p.m. may vote, according to the State Election Commission.

Can I still register to vote for the November election in South Carolina?

No. The deadline for the Nov. 3, 2026, election was Sunday, Oct. 4, 30 days before Election Day. Registrations made now count for later elections.

What ID do I need to vote in South Carolina?

A South Carolina driver’s license, a DMV ID card, a voter registration card with a photo, a federal military ID or a U.S. passport, according to Greenville County Registration and Elections.