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COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) -
South Carolina voters
turned out today in large numbers across the state. Initial reports from
precincts indicate voter turnout is likely to be on-par with the
record-breaking 2008 General Election.
Voters returned approximately
400 thousand absentee ballots this year, surpassing the 2008 record of 342
thousand absentee ballots. Voters showed the same enthusiasm at the polls today,
with anecdotal reports from across the state indicating heavy turnout. The
State Election Commission expects total voter turnout to be similar to the
record-setting 76 percent turnout of 2008. Participation may even surpass
the 2008 record.
"The passion and dedication
of South Carolina citizen for the electoral process was on display at the polls
today," said Marci Andino, executive director of the South Carolina State
Election Commission. "We're grateful to voters for their patience as they
waited to cast their ballots, and we want to thank the 20,000 poll workers and
election officials across the state for their tireless work to ensure that
every vote counts."
Any voter in line by 7 p.m.
will be allowed to vote. Voting in some polling places will continue past 7
p.m.
