The mission of the State Election Commission is to ensure every eligible citizen has the opportunity to register to vote and participate in fair and impartial elections with the assurance that every vote will count!
Early Voting Period: Wednesday, August 5 - Friday, August 7.
Early voting centers are open 8:30 a.m.- 5:oo p.m.
Closed Sunday.
August 4, 2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. (August 4, 2026) – By court order issued this morning, the State Election Commission (SEC) is adding a candidate to ballots for the U.S. Senate […]
Read ReleaseJuly 23, 2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. (July 24, 2026) –The State Election Commission (SEC) is providing important absentee voting information for the August 11 Special Republican Primary, including key deadlines for […]
Read ReleaseJuly 20, 2026
Columbia, SC (July 20, 2026)-The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) has reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding the August 11, 2026, […]
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