News & Press Releases

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May 2, 2012

Supreme Court Orders Candidates Removed from Primary Ballots

COLUMBIA, S.C. (May 2, 2012) – Candidates who did not properly file Statements of Economic Interests (SEIs) during the March filing period may not have their names […]

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Voter Registration Deadline for Primaries Approaches

COLUMBIA, S.C. (May 2, 2012) – To help ensure the upcoming State Primaries run as efficiently as possible, the State Election Commission is reminding South Carolinians of […]

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February 23, 2012

SEC Releases Findings on "Dead Voters" Investigation

Columbia, SC (February 23, 2012) – The S.C. State Election Commission (SEC) today released the findings of a partial review of information provided by the S.C. Department […]

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January 25, 2012

SEC Executive Director Testifies on “Dead Voters” Claim

Columbia, SC (January 25, 2012) – S.C. State Election Commission Executive Director Marci Andino testified today before the House Election Laws Subcommittee on recent claims that more […]

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January 21, 2012

Turnout Reports Vary Across South Carolina

Absentee voting is underway throughout South Carolina, and the State Election Commission wants to inform voters about associated procedures and deadlines.  Voters who meet one of the […]

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December 31, 2011

2012 Presidential Preference Primaries

2012 Republican Presidential Primary Results Republican Presidential Primary Candidates Presidential Primary FAQs Sample Ballot The S.C. Democratic Party did not hold a publicly-conducted presidential primary in 2012.  […]

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December 23, 2011

New Photo ID Requirements Blocked by DOJ, Rules for Voting Do Not Change

The U.S. Department of Justice today blocked implementation of a new law that would require South Carolina voters to present a photo ID in order to vote.  […]

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December 19, 2011

December 21st Voter Registration Deadline Approaches

To help ensure voters are prepared for the upcoming Republican Presidential Preference Primary, the State Election Commission wants to remind everyone of the impending voter registration deadline […]

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September 27, 2011

State House District 100 Special Election (Berkeley County)

September 27, 2011 – Berkeley County OFFICIAL RESULTS Candidate Votes Percent Edward L. Southard, Republican WINNER  2,157  59.8% Tonia Aiken-Taylor, Democratic  1,450  40.2% Write-ins 1  0.0%

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July 30, 2011

State House District 10 Special Election (Anderson County)

August 30, 2011 – Anderson County OFFICIAL RESULTS Candidate Votes Percent Joshua Putnam, Republican WINNER  1,026  83.4% Dave Ballard, Constitution  196  15.9% Write-ins  9  0.7% Republican Primary […]

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