Party primary voting FAQs

Party primaries that will set the stage locally and nationally for the November election will take place Tuesday, June 11, but there are opportunities to cast your vote early.

Two early voting centers will be available for the June primary election, according to Pat Jefferson, Sumter County Registration and Elections director. They will be at:

- Sumter County Courthouse - 141 N. Main St., Sumter, Room 114 and Room 211; and

- Delaine Elementary School - 5355 Cane Savannah Road, Wedgefield.

Early voting begins on May 28 and ends June 7.

Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. On the day of the primary election, all regular polling precincts will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

To help prepare you to properly cast your ballot, here are answers to a few commonly asked questions.

Q: Do I have to specify or declare a party preference?

A: No, you do not have to specify a party when registering to vote. During a primary election, a voter can participate in either party's primary; however, you can only vote in one primary for a particular election.

Q: Where will I go to vote?

A: The voter registration certificate you will receive will contain the name of your voting place. You can also search your polling place at https://vrems.scvotes.sc.gov/Voter/Login. See page A7 for your precinct's voting location.

Q: I have lost my voter registration card. will I need it in order to vote?

A: It is not necessary to have your voter registration card with you when you go to the poll to vote; however, you must have either a valid S.C. driver's license or identification card issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles.

If you choose the Democrat ballot, these are the races you will potentially see on your ballot, depending on where you live in Sumter County:

- U.S. Senate, District 35

- U.S. Senate, District 36

- State House of Representatives, District 64

- Sumter County Council, District 7

If you choose the Republican ballot, these are the races you will potentially see on your ballot, depending on where you live in Sumter County:

- U.S. House of Representatives, District 6

- U.S. Senate, District 35

- U.S. Senate, District 36

- State House of Representatives, District 64