The state election commission says voter turnout is varying from "extremely light" to "heavy."
"The fact that the citizens of South Carolina are turning out to vote in what has been a stormy day in many parts of the state is a testament to their dedication to making their voices heard by casting their ballots," said Marci Andino, Executive Director of the S.C. State Election Commission. "We appreciate the preparation, enthusiasm and dedication of voters who went to the polls and voted today, and encourage those who have not yet voted to do so by 7 p.m. today."
Anecdotal turnout reports from various South Carolina counties (reports not available from all counties at time of release):
Allendale - "Light"
Anderson - "Steady, but not overwhelming"
Bamberg - "Low"
Berkeley - "Steady"
Charleston - "Heavy in some areas, light in others"
Cherokee - "Steady"
Calhoun - "Steady and heavy in some places"
Dillon - "Light"
Fairfield - "Steady"
Florence - "Moderate"
Georgetown - "High turnout, particularly Litchfield precinct"
Greenville - "Heavy in precincts where expected (traditionally heavy Republican precincts)"
Hampton - "Low"
Jasper - "Light"
Kershaw - "Heavy at some precincts, particularly West Wateree, moderate to light elsewhere."
Laurens - "10-15% by noon in some precincts, as low as 3% in others"
Lexington - "Mostly light, but steady in some precincts"
Greenwood - "Turnout decent"
Lancaster - "Pretty good"
Newberry - "Light in most parts; one precinct, Fairview, busy"
Orangeburg - "Extremely low"
Pickens - "Heavy in Brushy Creek and Powdersville precincts, steady elsewhere"
Richland - "Medium to heavy in northern precincts; Springfield, Wildwood, Polo Road precincts heavy; steady to light elsewhere"
Saluda - "Hollywood and Holly precinct heavy; other precincts low turnout"
Union - "Light"
Williamsburg - "Low"
York - "Some precincts heavier than 2008, 18-20% at 1:30 p.m., others have been moderate"
