News & Press Releases

Author: John Catalano

December 6, 2024

SEC Letter Regarding Protest for State Senate 29

Howie Knapp, Executive Director of the State Election Commission (SEC), provided the attached letter to update the Senate regarding the withdrawal of the protest challenging the 2024 […]

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November 7, 2024

State House District 113 Special Election

Important Dates and Deadlines Filing opens: Noon, Friday, November 22, 2024 Filing closes: Noon, Saturday, November 30, 2024 Find candidates Primary (If Necessary) Voter registration deadline: December […]

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September 24, 2024

Your Vote Matters: 2024 Statewide General Election is Rapidly Approaching

COLUMBIA, S.C. (September 24, 2024) – The State Election Commission urges voters to get ready for the 2024 Statewide General Election as essential dates and deadlines are […]

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September 17, 2024

South Carolina Improves Voting System While Confidence from Voters Remains High

A survey of voters who participated in the June Statewide Primaries shows that voters have confidence in the integrity of elections in South Carolina. 82 percent of […]

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August 12, 2024

2024 Constitutional Amendment Question

The following constitutional amendment question will appear on all ballots in the November 5, 2024 General Election. Please read over the question so you will be familiar […]

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June 26, 2024

June Statewide Primaries and Runoffs a Success: Thanks to Voters, Poll Workers, & Election Officials

COLUMBIA, S.C. (June 26, 2024) – The S.C. State Election Commission (SEC) is thanking all voters, poll workers, and local election officials for helping make the Statewide […]

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June 17, 2024

Primaries Certified, Runoffs Set for June 25

Primaries Certified, Runoffs Set for June 25 COLUMBIA, SC (June 14, 2024) – The results of the June 11 Statewide Primaries have been certified, and the S.C. State […]

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April 30, 2024

Statement from SEC on Addressing Recent Concerns Over Non-U.S. Citizens Registering to Vote in South Carolina

Not on Our Watch COLUMBIA, SC (April 30, 2024) – The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) has received several questions and concerns about non-U.S. citizens registering […]

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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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January 2, 2024

Deadline to Register for Democratic Presidential Primary is January 4

COLUMBIA, S.C. (January 2, 2024) – The State Election Commission is reminding voters that the registration deadline for the Democratic Presidential Primary is right around the corner. Voters […]

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