My understanding is you have to be registered atleast 30 days prior to any election.

Yes.

I'm not sure exactly what your asking.

If you did not register to vote (which has some proof of residency requirements) by October 2nd, you won't be able to vote in this election.

If you did register, you just need to bring along a government issue ID or some other proof of residence to the polls.

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In order to vote, South Carolina law requires one must first register to vote at least 30 days prior to the election.

To be eligible to register in South Carolina you MUST:

1) be a United States citizen -be at least eighteen years old on or before the next election
2) be a resident of South Carolina, this county and precinct
3) not be under a court order declaring you mentally incompetent
4) not be confined in any public prison resulting from a conviction of a crime
5) have never been convicted of a felony or offense against the election laws OR if previously convicted, have served the entire sentence, including probation or parole, or have received a pardon for the conviction.
6) Your voter registration form must be dropped off or postmarked by the deadline:

GENERAL ELECTION 2010

- Primary Voter Registration Deadline: May 8, 2010
- General Election Voter Registration Deadline: October 2, 2010