News & Press Releases

Author: Sydni Bain

April 17, 2025

South Carolina State Election Commission Honored with Two National Clearie Awards

COLUMBIA, S.C. (April 17) — The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) is proud to announce it has received two national Clearinghouse Awards, commonly known as “Clearies,” […]

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April 7, 2025

SEC Sends Notice to Voters: Verify Your Information for the Next Election

COLUMBIA, SC (April 7, 2025) – In an ongoing effort to maintain the integrity of South Carolina’s statewide voter registration list, the South Carolina State Election Commission […]

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March 20, 2025

South Carolina State Election Commission’s Brian Leach Published in Academic Journal on Voter Error Detection

COLUMBIA, SC (March 20, 2025) – The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) is proud to announce that Brian Leach, the Information Technology Manager for the SEC, […]

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March 10, 2025

New Survey Shows Strong Voter Confidence in South Carolina Elections

Columbia, SC (March 10, 2025)– The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) has released findings from its latest voter survey conducted after the November 2024 General Election. […]

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February 20, 2025

South Carolina State Election Commission Recognized with 2024 South Carolina Notable State Documents Award

COLUMBIA, SC (February 21, 2025) – The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) is proud to announce that its 2024 Poll Managers Handbook has been selected as […]

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January 21, 2025

State House District 50 Special Election

Important Dates and Deadlines Filing opens: Noon, Friday, February 7, 2025 Filing closes: Noon, Saturday, February 15, 2025 Find candidates Primary – See Results Voter registration deadline: […]

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November 7, 2024

South Carolina State Election Commission Celebrates Record Turnout and Successful Election Day

COLUMBIA, SC (November 7, 2024) – The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) is pleased to announce the overwhelming success of the 2024 General Election and extends […]

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November 4, 2024

South Carolinians Set New Records with Historic Pre-Election Day Turnout

COLUMBIA, SC (November 4, 2024) – South Carolina has wrapped up its early voting period and the State Election Commission (SEC) is reporting that there have been […]

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October 28, 2024

Over 735,000 Turn Out in the First Week of Early Voting

COLUMBIA, SC (October 28, 2024) – South Carolina voters are making their voices heard in record numbers through the first week of the early voting period. So […]

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October 17, 2024

Get Ahead: Cast Your Vote Early for the 2024 General Election

COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 17, 2024) – With early voting just a few days away, the South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) is encouraging registered voters to make […]

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