5 Things: It's Election Day! What You Should Know

It's finally here. Election Day!

Polls open at 7 a.m. and Patch has put together a last reminder of what you need to know before heading to the polls. 

The polls close at 7 p.m.

Be prepared to stand in case there are long lines. Wear comfortable shoes, dress for the weather and bring an umbrella. 

According to the National Weather Service, there's a 40 percent chance of rain on Tuesday in Columbia. 

The rain is expected mainly between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The high is near 50 degrees. 

Here's what you need to know:

• Don't know where to vote? Patch has gathered a list of polling locations for our readers in Richland and Lexington counties. You can look up the name of your precinct and its location by clicking here.

• What candidates are on the ballot? Just in case you're still undecided, here's a list of candidates running in the election today. 

• What do I need to vote? To vote, bring one of the following types of identification: a voter registration card, a S.C. driver's license or a S.C. ID card issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles. The new photo ID law is not in effect for the Nov. 6 general election. If you registered to vote by mail, are voting for the first time, and did not submit proof of ID with your application, you will need your voter registration card and an additional ID, such as a driver's license, according to the Election Commission. 

• If you or someone you know have complaints of election fraud and voting rights abuses, the US Attorney's Office in Columbia and the Justice Department in Washington, DC, are working together to ensure you are able to vote freely and fairly. To report election fraud or voting rights abuses, click here. 

• Patch will be out at the polls for most of the day and will bring you election results later tonight. Stay connected with Irmo-Seven Oaks Patch by following us on Twitter and liking our page on Facebook. You can also download our app for iPhone and Android. If you're too tired to stay up, don't forget you can get the results straight to your inbox by signing up for the newsletter.

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