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Election DayTuesday, November 3

More than 1 million South Carolinians voted early, and Greenville County led the state

The 5AM Mauldin teamFrom Tuesday’s edition · 1 min read · 2 sources

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South Carolina's early voting period drew 1,043,810 ballots, the reported. It ran from Mon., Oct. 19, through Sat., Oct. 31. Greenville County led with 104,608, ahead of Charleston County at 99,275 and Richland County at 92,575.

Greenville County cast the most early ballots in the state

Sources: WACH.com, WRHI

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Value
Greenville104.6K
Charleston99,275
Richland92,575
Horry85,931
York61,989
Spartanburg55,380
Lexington53,062

Voting started strong and dipped through the first week. The heaviest day was Fri., Oct. 30, and the lightest was Sat., Oct. 24.

Early voting drew 1,043,810 ballots over 12 days

1,043,810
ballots cast statewide
110,172
voters on the heaviest day, Fri., Oct. 30
50,578
voters on the lightest day, Sat., Oct. 24

Source: WRHI

  • Opening day, Oct. 19: 98,695 ballots statewide
  • Final Saturday, Oct. 31: 95,218 ballots
  • York County: 61,989, fifth highest of 46 counties

Sources: WACH.com, WRHI

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