Find Polling Place Locations in Folly Beach, SC

Did you know that in some countries, like Fiji or Chile, you can be thrown in prison for NOT voting? While the consequences aren’t quite so extreme in America, consider the importance of a single vote throughout our history. For example, it was ONE vote that brought Texas into the Union (1845), gave Rutherford Hayes the presidency (1876) and passed the Selective Service Act (1939). So get to know your candidates and issues, then make your voice heard!

Some other fun Election Facts:

* While the United States allowed women to stand for election in 1788, it wasn’t until 132 years later, that women were finally allowed to vote in those elections.

*Tuesday was chosen as Election Day because Sunday was the Sabbath. If it were on a Monday, people might have to travel to their polling place… on a Sunday.

*There are a couple of theories as to why November is the month in which we vote. One is that America used to primarily be an agricultural society; coming after harvest time, November was the most convenient month. Another explanation is tied into British history: it was in November, 1605 that Guy Fawkes and his band tried unsuccessfully to blow up Parliament. So by voting in November, we symbolically mark the survival of democracy.

Looking for a polling place in Folly Beach and Charleston county, South Carolina? If so, please take a moment to visit Vote411.org where you will be able to search for your local polling place by address.