News & Press Releases

Author: Bailey Avrett

July 15, 2026

SEC Addresses Voter Eligibility Question

The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) has completed its review of South Carolina election law regarding voter eligibility for the August 11 Special Republican Primary. Based […]

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July 8, 2026

Senate District 15 Special Election

November 3, 2026 – York County Important Dates and Deadlines Candidate Filing Filing opens: Noon, Friday, July I0, 2026. Filing closes: Noon, Saturday, July I8, 2026. Filing […]

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June 23, 2026

Hand-Count Audit Notice for June Statewide Primary Runoff

On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, the June Primary Election was held, impacting 46 counties. The following is a list of the randomly selected early voting centers, precincts, […]

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May 8, 2026

Deadline Approaching: Register Now for June 9 Statewide Primaries

COLUMBIA, S.C. (May 8, 2026)- With voter registration deadlines quickly approaching, the South Carolina Election Commission is encouraging eligible residents to register or update their voter information […]

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March 25, 2026

South Carolina State Election Commission Selects Conway Belangia as Next Executive Director

COLUMBIA, S.C. (March 25, 2026) – The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) voted 4-0 on Wednesday after a special called meeting to appoint Conway Belangia as […]

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March 13, 2026

Partisan Candidate Filing for Statewide Primaries Opens March 16

COLUMBIA, SC (March 13, 2026)- The 2026 partisan candidate filing period opens at noon on Monday March 16 and closes at noon on Monday March 30. All […]

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January 6, 2026

Hand-Count Audit Notice for House District 98 Special Election

On January 6, 2026, one state-level election was held: House District 98 Special Election. This election impacted voters in 22 Dorchester County precincts. There was only one […]

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December 23, 2025

Hand-Count Audit Notice for House District 21 Special Election, House District 88 Special Election, and Senate District 12 Special Election

On December 23, 2025, three state-level elections were held: House District 21 Special Election, House District 88 Special Election, and Senate District 12 Special Election. These elections […]

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December 2, 2025

South Carolina State Election Commission Selects Next Executive Director

COLUMBIA, S.C. (December 2, 2025) – The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) voted unanimously on Tuesday to appoint Jenny Wooten as the agency’s next Executive Director, […]

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November 18, 2025

Hand-Count Audit Notice for State House District 98 Special Runoff

On November 18, 2025, one state-level election was held: State House District 98 Special Runoff. This election impacted voters in 22 Dorchester County precincts. There was only […]

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