Category: Press Release
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, […]
Read MoreJuly 15, 2026
SEC Addresses Ballot Question
Agency Confirms Position that Candidates Could Appear on General Election Ballots for Multiple Offices The SEC has been made aware of previous media coverage that referred generally […]
Read MoreSEC Addresses Voter Eligibility Question
The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) has completed its review of South Carolina election law regarding voter eligibility for the August 11 Special Republican Primary. Based […]
Read MoreJuly 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 […]
Read MoreJuly 8, 2026
Senate District 15 Special Election
November 3, 2026 – York County Important Dates and Deadlines Candidate Filing Filing opens: Noon, Friday, July I0, 2026. Filing closes: Noon, Saturday, July I8, 2026. Filing […]
Read MoreJune 23, 2026
Hand-Count Audit Notice for June Statewide Primary Runoff
On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, the June Primary Election was held, impacting 46 counties. The following is a list of the randomly selected early voting centers, precincts, […]
Read MoreJune 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 […]
Read MoreMay 8, 2026
Deadline Approaching: Register Now for June 9 Statewide Primaries
COLUMBIA, S.C. (May 8, 2026)- With voter registration deadlines quickly approaching, the South Carolina Election Commission is encouraging eligible residents to register or update their voter information […]
Read MoreMay 5, 2026
South Carolina Calls on Residents to Serve This Election Season
Poll Workers Needed Statewide for June 9 Primary Election COLUMBIA, S.C. (May 5, 2026) – The South Carolina Election Commission (SEC), working alongside county election offices, is […]
Read MoreMarch 25, 2026
South Carolina State Election Commission Selects Conway Belangia as Next Executive Director
COLUMBIA, S.C. (March 25, 2026) – The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) voted 4-0 on Wednesday after a special called meeting to appoint Conway Belangia as […]
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