South Carolina saw a record-breaking first day of early voting with over 125,900 ballots cast, almost triple the amount from the previous election. The surge in early voting reflects intense interest in the presidential race between Harris and Trump. State GOP Chairman McKissick credits Trump’s endorsement of early voting for boosting voter turnout, while Democratic Party Chair Spain attributes the high turnout to Harris and the hard work of local Democratic parties.
Trump’s change of tune regarding early voting has been noted, as he now encourages supporters to vote early. In the 2020 election, more South Carolina voters cast early ballots for Biden than Trump, indicating a trend favoring Democrats. Charleston County led the way in early voting numbers, followed by Greenville, York, Horry, and Richland counties.
State election officials predict more record-breaking days to come, with over 130 voting sites open for early voting until November 2nd. This year’s early voting turnout has surpassed expectations, with Pickens County seeing a significant increase in early voting compared to the previous election. The surge in early voting reflects the enthusiasm and urgency South Carolinians feel about the upcoming election.
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