News & Press Releases

Author: Sydni Bain

November 7, 2025

South Carolina State Election Commission Thanks Voters, Poll Workers, and Election Officials for a Successful Municipal Election Day

COLUMBIA, S.C. (November 7, 2025) – The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) celebrated another successful Municipal Election Day in the Palmetto State this week – thanking […]

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October 30, 2025

Municipal Election Day Quickly Approaching: Key Reminders for Voters

COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 30, 2025)- As early voting for South Carolina’s municipal elections wraps up, the S.C. State Election Commission (SEC) encourages voters who are registered within […]

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October 2, 2025

Your Vote Matters. Register Now for Municipal Election Day.

Register by October 5 to vote in local elections on November 4 in participating municipalities. COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 2, 2025) – The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) is […]

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October 1, 2025

SEC Statement on Court Ruling and DOJ Voter Data Request 

COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 1, 2025) – The following statement is attributable to Interim Director Jenny Wooten: The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) appreciates today’s ruling by the […]

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September 15, 2025

Get Registered. Vote Local. SEC Marks National Voter Registration Day on September 16

COLUMBIA, SC (September 15, 2025) – The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) is joining election officials nationwide to celebrate National Voter Registration Day on September 16. […]

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August 20, 2025

State House District 98 Special Election

Important Dates and Deadlines Candidate Filing Filing opens: Noon, Friday, September 5, 2025 Filing closes: Noon, Saturday, September 13, 2025 Find candidates Primary Voter registration deadline: Sunday, […]

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July 8, 2025

SEC Successfully Completes Statewide Voter Registration Check

An Important Step in Maintaining the Accuracy and Integrity of Elections COLUMBIA, SC (July 8, 2025) – The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) has successfully completed […]

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May 20, 2025

South Carolina Election Commission Strengthens Citizen-Only Voting Enforcement with New Federal Verification Tools

COLUMBIA, S.C. (May 20, 2025) – Following the 2024 voter-approved amendment to the South Carolina Constitution affirming that only U.S. citizens may vote, the South Carolina State […]

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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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