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SC voters went to the polls; I voted for Kamala Harris and Donald Trump

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Millions of Americans will vote today, November 5, to elect the next President of the United States.

Heading into Election Day, polls show a tight race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.

In South Carolina, 1.5 million people voted during the two weeks of early voting, so long lines are expected.

Today voting begins at 7 a.m. and ends at 7 p.m. Read below how to find your polling place.

Reporters and photographers from the Greenville News, Spartanburg Herald-Journal and Anderson Independent-Mail will interview voters at polling stations across the Upstate today to find out what issues are on their minds.

We will update readers on the latest election results, so keep checking back. You can see the results here from 7 p.m

It's Election Day in Greenville and across the country. Voters in the Upstate will help decide the next president, weighing their choices for U.S. House districts, referendums and several local races.

The Greenville News is committed to providing Election results in real time, will be covering the polls throughout the day and keeping you up to date on the current election. Check back late Tuesday or early Wednesday for updates and reaction to the campaigns, as well as analysis of what it all means for the future of our region, our state and our nation.

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  • A proposed constitutional amendment to allow all South Carolinians to vote.

What time do polling stations open and close on Election Day?

In South Carolina, polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Anyone in line at 7 p.m. can vote.

Where can I vote on election day?

Find your polling place at https://vrems.scvotes.sc.gov/Voter/Login?PageMode=PollingPlace

What do I need to bring with me to vote?

Residents must present identification to vote: a driver's license, an ID card issued by the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, a photo voter registration card, a federal military ID card or a U.S. passport.

How can I view a sample ballot?

Find your sample ballot at scvotes.gov/voters/absentee-voting/

More than 1.5 million South Carolinians cast their ballots by mail or at early voting centers

More than 1.5 million South Carolinians voted before Election Day.

According to the South Carolina Election Commission, the total includes absentee votes and early votes, meaning 46 percent of the state's registered voters have already voted in the 2024 general election.

Just over 100,000 voters chose to vote by mail and 1.4 million voters cast ballots during the state's first early voting period ahead of the presidential election that ends Saturday.

Greenville County ranked first with 143,463 voters who voted early, followed by Charleston County with 139,086 voters. Most voters who cast their ballots early in Greenville County chose McAlister Square, accounting for 35,640 of the votes.

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Savannah moss

Who is leading the polls? What you should know about the Harris-Trump presidential race

It's the final countdown to the presidential race, and if either candidate wins, two scenarios could make history.

If Vice President Kamala Harris wins, she would be the first woman in U.S. history to hold the title of president.

If former President Donald Trump wins, he will make a surprise comeback and lead the nation for another four years.

Voters are watching the polls to see who is currently in the lead. They also wonder when the winner will be announced.

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Nina Tran

What's on the ballot? Where to choose? What to bring? What you should know for Tuesday's election

Voting in the 2024 general election ends on Tuesday. For two weeks, more than a million voters in South Carolina voted early for candidates vying for federal, state and local offices. Early voting ended Saturday.

Here's what you should know about Tuesday's vote.

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Election security and early voting are top priorities for election officials and organizations in the Upstate

Leading up to Election Day, election commissions, poll workers and political organizations have worked tirelessly to prepare for a safe and efficient voting experience in the Upstate.

Jean LePere, a member of the League of Women Voters of Greenville County's voter services team, has spent this election cycle helping people register voters and answering questions about where and how to vote. She said there was a positive feeling at the events she attended.

“I can tell you, the enthusiasm is enormous. There’s a real sense that people want to do something,” LePere said. “I was surprised. At some events, people came in and had already registered, but they wanted to make sure their registration was displayed correctly, so we did a thorough check for them. This showed me that they are truly ready, willing and able to vote.”

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Samantha Swann

Election day is approaching. Here are some down-ballot races in SC to keep an eye on

There are several key races coming up in South Carolina, from a proposed statewide constitutional amendment to four candidates all vying for the District 19 seat on the Greenville County School Board.

Here are some down bot competitions to keep an eye on.

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Savannah moss

Early voting in South Carolina

Anti-Biden clothing sparks confrontation at early voting center in Orangeburg

South Carolina's top law enforcement agency is investigating an incident at an early voting center in Orangeburg County on Wednesday morning.

The confrontation occurred at the Orangeburg County Library voting center when a man, identified by public safety officials as Mark Allen Morris, 54, was turned away from voting and argued with poll workers.

According to a redacted Orangeburg Department of Public Safety incident report published by Columbia news station WIS10, Morris told responding officers that the argument started over his hat that read “Let's Go Brandon,” a conservative slogan against President Joe Biden.

South Carolina voters are prohibited by law from wearing political clothing to the polls, including clothing with candidate or party names or associated slogans.

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Samantha Swann

US Senator Lindsey Graham says how he will react to the results after the election

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US Senator Lindsey Graham says how he will react to the results after the election

US Senator Lindsey Graham says how he will react to the results after the election

For the first time in South Carolina, voters cast their ballots early in a presidential election

This is the first presidential election to feature early voting in South Carolina after the state's General Assembly passed a bill creating a two-week early voting period in 2022.

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Savannah moss

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