What you need to know about Election Day in South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. — It's Election Day in South Carolina, as voters will be going to the polls to elect new mayors and city and town councils. Here is a list of things to know before heading out to cast your vote.

Polls will remain open until 7 p.m. tonight. If you are in line at 7 p.m., you can still cast your vote.

• Some voting locations (polling stations) may have changed. You can check for elections in your city or town -- and up-to-date polling locations -- at scvotes.gov.
• When voting in person, you will be asked to show a photo ID at the polling place. Acceptable photo IDs include: SC Driver's license, SC ID card, SC Voter Registration Card with photo, Federal Military ID, or US passport.
• Voters are asked to wear face masks inside polling locations to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.

In the Midlands, cities and towns in Richland, Lexington and Orangeburg will hold municipal elections.

RICHLAND COUNTY

In Columbia, voters will choose a new mayor and two city council representatives (At-Large and District 1; Joe Taylor is running unopposed for District 4). 

After Mayor Steve Benjamin decided not to run for a fourth term, Council members Tameika Isaac Devine (At-Large) and Daniel Rickenmann (District 4) entered the race and were joined by Sam Johnson and former City Councilman Moe Baddourah.

Running for Columbia's At-Large seat are Tyler Bailey, Heather Bauer, Aditi Srivastav Bussels, John Crangle, Deitra Stover Matthews, Aaron D. Smalls and John Tyler.

Councilman Sam Davis announced his retirement from District 1, opening it up for contestants Tina Herbert and Christa Williams.

RELATED: Here's who's running for mayor, city council in Columbia

Other municipal elections in Richland County include general elections in:

• Arcadia Lakes
• Blythewood 
• Irmo

LEXINGTON COUNTY

General elections will be held in the following towns and cities in Lexington County:

• City of Columbia (yes, Columbia city limits do extend into Lexington County)
• Batesburg-Leesville
• Cayce
• Irmo
• West Columbia

ORANGEBURG COUNTY

General elections will be held in the following towns and cities in Orangeburg County:

• Bowman
• Branchville
• Cordoba
• Elloree
• Eutawville
• Holly Hill
• Livingston (special election)
• Neeses
• North
• Norway
• Rowesville
• Springfield
• Vance
• Woodford

Double-check your voter registration status, get a sample ballot, and get further information about voting in South Carolina at scvotes.gov.