Sumter County Voter Registration/Elections Office

Sumter County Courthouse • 141 N. Main Street - 1st Floor (Rm 114-C)
• Sumter, South Carolina 29150
Phone: 803-436-2310 or 2312 (Of) or Fax: 803-436-2405
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM till 5:00 PM

County Voter Registration/Elections
Patricia G. Jefferson

See a PDF Map of Sumter County Council Districts 1 thru 7 here: County Council District Map
(NOTE: This PDF file can be viewed using the free Adobe Acrobat Reader program available on the Web.)
(Posted: 08/30/2004)

Primary Services:

Registrations and Elections:

To give all citizens a chance to register and vote, and also to successfully administered all Federal, State, and Local Elections held within Sumter County.

Where to Register to Vote:

A Citizen who wishes to register to vote can complete a voter registration application at any of the following locations:

· County Board of Voter Registration (located in the county seat of each county).
· Agencies participating in National Voter Registration Act.
· Voter Registration by mail applications is also available.

Frequently Asked Questions:

"If I register to vote, will I be called for jury duty?"

· Jury selection in South Carolina comes from a combination of the voter registration and driver's license/identification cardholder files.

"How long do I have to live in a county before I can register to vote?"

· There is no duration requirement in South Carolina for residency.

"How often will I have to register to vote?"

· Voter registration is permanent. You do not have to re-register unless you move to a new county. If you move to a new precinct within the county you must notify the voter registration office.

"Do I have to specify or declare a party preference?"

· 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.

"Will I receive confirmation of my voter registration?"

· Yes. The county board of voter registration will process all voter registration applications.

"Where will I go to vote?"

· The voter registration certificate you will receive will contain the name of your voting place.

"Why do I have to give my social security number?"

· South Carolina law requires any one wishing to register to vote disclose their Social Security Number. Social Security Number is used for identification purposes only. The county boards of voter registration do not release it.

"I have lost my voter registration card, will I need it in order to vote?"

· 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.

Visit the South Carolina State Election Commission Home Page Here for more information (Candidates, statistics, election calendar, etc.)

Additional resources:

"Project Vote Smart" Website: Project Vote Smart

"Follow The Money" Website: Follow The Money

SC County Voter Registration Offices: SC Cnty Vtr Reg Offices

State Election Commission: State Election Commission