Residents of Aiken County, if you're gearing up to participate in the November 5th general election, there are three convenient ways for you to cast your vote. You can choose to head to your polling place on Election Day, engage in early voting, or for some, opt for absentee voting. On Election Day, voters will need to visit their specific precinct. The location and address of your precinct can be found on your voter registration card or by visiting SCVotes.gov.

Here, simply click on 'Get My Sample Ballot' in the 'Voters' tab, select Aiken County, and input your personal details including your first and last name, birthdate, and the last four digits of your Social Security number. You may also need to complete a robot verification test. Once through, you'll find your precinct information on the first page of your sample ballot. If you're looking to vote ahead of time, Aiken County provides an early voting period starting October 21st and running through November 2nd, with hours from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Early voting can be accessed at four designated locations within the county: the election office, H. Odell Weeks Activities Center at 1700 Whiskey Road, North Augusta Community Center at 495 Brookside Drive, and Roy Warner Park at 4287 Festival Trail Road in Wagener. Early voting provides a flexible option if you're unable to vote on November 5th due to other commitments. For those who qualify, absentee voting by mail is another alternative. This method is primarily available for individuals working on Election Day, caregivers, seniors aged 65 and older, disabled persons, those in the hospital, or members of the military.

For comprehensive details or assistance regarding absentee voting, you can contact the Aiken County election office at 803-642-2028. Once at your voting location, whether on Election Day or for early voting, it is essential to have your ID to verify your registration. You'll be required to sign an electronic form confirming your identity. A paper ballot will be provided to you, which you'll insert into the voting machine to view and select your choices. Take time to double-check the paper ballot afterwards to ensure that your selections have been accurately recorded.

If any discrepancies are found, do not hesitate to seek assistance from a poll worker for a replacement ballot. Finally, submit your completed ballot in the ballot scanner. You'll know you've completed the process when you receive an 'I Voted' sticker as a token of your civic duty. For a walk-through of the voting procedures in South Carolina, there is a helpful video provided by the South Carolina Election Commission available at scvotes.gov/voters/how-to-vote/. This resource is designed to ensure all voters are well-prepared and confident in the voting process.