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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!

Candidate Filing for Partisan Candidates Now Open

The 2024 candidate filing period opens noon, March 16, and closes noon, April 1. See who filed in real time, view filing documents, and download candidate data.

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March 15, 2024

Candidate Filing Period Opens Saturday, March 16

COLUMBIA, SC (March 15, 2024) – The 2024 candidate filing period opens noon, Saturday, March 16, and closes noon, Monday, April 1. Any candidate seeking a political […]

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February 26, 2024

The State Election Commission Reports Successful Presidential Primaries

COLUMBIA, S.C. (February 26, 2024) – The State Election Commission (SEC) would like to express its sincere gratitude to all the voters, poll workers, and election officials […]

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February 24, 2024

Hand-Count Audit Notice for 2024 Republican Presidential Primary 

On Saturday, February 24, 2024, the Republican Presidential Preference Primary was held, impacting all 46 counties. The office of President and three advisory questions comprised the four […]

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