News & Press Releases

Category: Press Release

October 2, 2018

Voter Registration Deadline Extended to October 17

COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 2, 2018) – South Carolina citizens now have more time to register to vote ahead of the 2018 General Election after the court today […]

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September 23, 2018

National Voter Registration Day is September 25

COLUMBIA, S.C. (September 24, 2018) – To help ensure voters are prepared for the November 6 Statewide General Election, the State Election Commission is joining thousands of […]

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August 16, 2018

2018 Constitutional Amendment Question

The following Constitutional Amendment Question will appear on ballots in the November 6, 2018 General Election: Amendment 1 Must Section 7, Article VI of the Constitution of […]

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August 8, 2018

SEC Holds Election Security and Technology Workshop

Topics include election infrastructure security, voting system implementation and auditing methods COLUMBIA, S.C. (August 8, 2018) – The S.C. State Election Commission (SEC) concluded its 2018 Election […]

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June 20, 2018

Know the Rules for Voting in the June 26 Primary Runoffs

COLUMBIA, SC (June 20, 2018) – The State Election Commission wants to make sure voters understand the rules for voting in the Primary Runoffs on Tuesday, June […]

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June 6, 2018

2018 Primary FAQs

Download a printer-friendly version Q.  What candidates and/or offices are on the ballot today? A.  The candidates and offices on a particular ballot will differ depending on […]

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May 23, 2018

Voters Cast Absentee Ballots for June Primaries

COLUMBIA, SC (May 23, 2018) – Absentee voting for the Statewide Primaries is underway at county elections offices throughout the state.  As of today, nearly 15,000 absentee […]

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May 9, 2018

Voters Must Register by May 13 to Vote in Statewide Primaries

COLUMBIA, S.C. (May 9, 2018) – To help ensure voters are prepared for the June 12 Statewide Primaries and June 26 Primary Runoffs, the State Election Commission […]

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April 27, 2018

May is Voter Education Month

Governor Henry McMaster Declares May 2018 as Voter Education Month in South Carolina SEC Urges Voters to be Ready to Vote in the June Primaries COLUMBIA, SC […]

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September 25, 2017

National Voter Registration Day is September 26

National Voter Registration Day 2017 Register Online at scVOTES.org COLUMBIA, S.C. (September 25, 2017) – The South Carolina State Election Commission, along with Americans across the nation, […]

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