Record turnout: South Carolina breaks 30-year midterm voting record

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) said South Carolina has surpassed its highest number of voters in a midterm election in 30 years, with more than two hours remaining on election day. As of 4:30 p.m., state election officials reported that 1,797,335 South Carolinians had cast ballots, representing 52.3% of registered voters statewide.The surge surpasses the previous gubernatorial high set in 2018, when 1,726,527 ballots were cast. South Carolina’s all-time percentage turnout record stands at 54.6%, set in 2002. With steady turnout reported across the state, officials say South Carolina has an opportunity to reach that benchmark before the night concludes.Polls remain open across the Palmetto State until 7 p.m. Election officials remind voters that anyone in line by 7 p.m. will be allowed to cast a ballot. Feel more informed, prepared, and connected with FOX Carolina. For more free content like this, download our apps.