Voting ABCs

Voting ABCs

When | Saturday

Hours | 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Who | All registered voters

Frequently asked questions (and answers) from the S.C. Election Commission:

Q. Is the S.C. Democratic Party holding a Presidential Primary?

A. The S.C. Democratic Party will not hold a publicly-conducted presidential primary in 2012. For more

information on the party's 2012 presidential nominating process, visit the party's precinct

reorganization page at www.scdp.org.

Q. Do I have to be a registered Republican to participate in the Republican Presidential Primary?

A. No, S.C. does not have registration by party. The Presidential Primary is open to all registered S.C.

voters.

Q. If I vote in the Republican Presidential Preference Primary, will I be limited to voting in only the

Republican State Primary in June?

A. No, voting in a Presidential Primary has no affect on your participation in the State Primaries. Voters

who vote in the Republican Presidential Primary will still have the choice of voting in either the

Republican or Democratic State Primaries in June.

Q. What do I need to take with me to the polls to vote?

A. You will be required to show any one of the following items to vote:

• Voter registration card*

• Driver’s license

• ID card issued by the S.C. Department of Motor Vehicles

*If you registered by mail, are voting for the first time since registering, and did not include

identification with your application; you will not be allowed to vote with only your voter registration

card. You must complete the voter registration process by providing one of the following IDs: Either a

valid photo ID such as a driver’s license or DMV-issued ID card; or a copy of a current utility bill, bank

statement, paycheck or other government document that shows your name and address in the county.

Q. I’ve lost my voter registration card. Can I still vote?

A. Yes. Voters may also vote with a driver’s license or a DMV-issued ID card. Voters may also get a

replacement card from their county voter registration office

Q. What candidates and/or offices are on the ballot today?

A. The only candidates on the Republican Presidential Preference Primary ballot are those candidates

seeking the Republican Party nomination for President of the United States. Two candidates, Michele Bachmann and Herman Cain, have dropped out of the race. No other offices, candidates or questions will appear on the ballot.

The candidates are:

• Michele Bachmann

• Herman Cain

• Newt Gingrich

• Jon Huntsman

• Gary Johnson

• Ron Paul

• Rick Perry

• Mitt Romney

• Rick Santorum

Source: S.C. Election Commission