Early voting locations in Columbia, South Carolina for November 3, 2026

• WhenMon, Oct 19 – Sat, Oct 31Starts in 4 days
• Where2 sites in Columbia6 in all of Richland County
• Hours8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.Most sites; see each site
• Election DayTue, Nov 3Your polling place

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Columbia is in Richland County. Columbia has about 147,035 people, by the U.S. Census Bureau's 2025 estimate, which also gives its county lines. Richland County lists 6 early voting sites; 2 of them are in Columbia and listed here.

From the South Carolina Election Commission's official list, checked October 14, 2026. Hours can change, so check before you go.

Columbia early voting sites (2)

• USC Blatt PE Building
  1300 Wheat St, Columbia, SC 29201
  Monday to Saturday, October 19 to 31 (closed Sunday, October 25): 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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• Columbia College Vandiver Commons
  4801 Colonial Dr, Columbia, SC 29203
  Monday to Saturday, October 19 to 31 (closed Sunday, October 25): 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  Directions

Every early voting site in Richland County (6) is on the Richland County early voting page, with a ZIP code finder.

Columbia voting questions

Where can I vote early in Columbia?

At the 2 early voting sites in Columbia on this page, from each county's official list. Richland County lists 6 sites in all; see the Richland County early voting page.

When does early voting start in Columbia?

Early voting in Columbia (Richland County) starts Monday, October 19, 2026 at the first sites to open. Some sites open later; each site's days are on this page.

When does early voting end in Columbia?

The last day of early voting in Columbia (Richland County) is Saturday, October 31, 2026. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3.

What are the early voting hours in Columbia?

Hours differ by site and day. The most common hours are 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Check the site you plan to use before you go.

Who can vote early in Columbia?

Any registered voter in Columbia (Richland County). You can vote at any early voting center in your county. Bring your photo ID.

Which county runs elections in Columbia?

Richland County. Columbia voters register and vote with Richland County.

More for Columbia voters

• South Carolina voting deadlines 2026: registration, mail ballots, early voting and Election Day.
• Richland County early voting locations, every site in the county.
• Who is on the South Carolina ballot, race by race.
• What's on my ballot and where do I vote, from your street address.
• Voting in every major U.S. city.

Other big cities in South Carolina: Charleston, North Charleston.

Sites, days and hours are Richland County's own, copied from its official list (named above); city population and county lines are from the U.S. Census Bureau; Call your election office before you go.