News & Press Releases

Author: Sydni Bain

August 21, 2026

Election Day Reminders for Special Republican Primary Runoff 

COLUMBIA, S.C. (August 21, 2026)- As the final day of early voting for the Special Republican Primary Runoff comes to a close, the State Election Commission (SEC) […]

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August 17, 2026

Three-Day Early Voting Period Begins August 19 for U.S. Senate Special Republican Primary Runoff

COLUMBIA, S.C.  (August 17, 2026) – Early voting for the U.S. Senate Special Republican Primary Runoff begins Wednesday, August 19. Ahead of the early voting period, the […]

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August 12, 2026

Early Voting for U.S. Senate Special Republican Primary Runoff Begins August 19

COLUMBIA, S.C. (August 12, 2026) – While the results of the Senate Special Republican Primary will be certified on Friday, the State Election Commission (SEC) is reminding […]

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August 10, 2026

U.S. Senate Special Republican Primary Quickly Approaching: Key Reminders for Voters

COLUMBIA, S.C. (August 10, 2026)- As the State Election Commission (SEC) concludes the early voting period for the Special Republican Primary, with more than 61,000 votes already […]

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August 4, 2026

Candidate Name Added to Ballot in U.S. Senate Special Republican Primary 

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 […]

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July 23, 2026

SEC Reminds Voters of Absentee Deadlines ahead of August 11 Special Republican Primary

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 […]

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July 20, 2026

SEC Reaches Agreement with DOJ on UOCAVA Compliance for Special Republican Primary

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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July 13, 2026

U.S. Senate Special Republican Party Filing & Primary

COLUMBIA, S.C. (July 13, 2026)- This special filing period and special primary are being held pursuant to S.C. Code of Laws Section 7-11-55 after the death of […]

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June 9, 2026

Hand-Count Audit Notice for June 9 Statewide Primary

COLUMBIA, S.C.- On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, the June Primary Election was held, impacting all 46 counties. The following is a list of the randomly selected early […]

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June 5, 2026

Record Breaking Early Voting Period Ends, Election Day Set to Open June 9

COLUMBIA, S.C. (June 5, 2026)- The South Carolina Election Commission reports a record-breaking early voting period, with more than 318,600 ballots cast statewide. As voters prepare for […]

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