News & Press Releases

Category: Press Release

July 6, 2017

Statement Regarding PACEI Request for SC Voter Data

COLUMBIA, SC (July 6, 2017) – The S.C. State Election Commission (SEC), in considering the request for voter data made by the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election […]

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November 3, 2016

2016 General Election FAQs

Download a Printer-Friendly Version Q. I need to vote absentee.  Can I still do that?  What is the deadline to return my absentee ballot?  Should I return […]

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October 26, 2016

Time is Running Short for Absentee by Mail Voters

Absentee Voting Up more than 20% over 2012 COLUMBIA, SC (October 26, 2016) – The S.C. State Election Commission wants to make sure voters who need to […]

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October 21, 2016

Counties Open Satellite Absentee Offices, Open Additional Hours

COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 21, 2016) – County voter registration and election offices throughout the state will be open additional hours for in-person absentee voting, and some counties […]

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October 10, 2016

Deadline to Mail Voter Registration Applications is Tuesday, October 11

COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 10, 2016) – The S.C. State Election Commission wants to remind voters that they still have one last opportunity to get registered to vote […]

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October 6, 2016

Voter Registration Deadlines Extended

COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 6, 2016) – All South Carolina voters will now have more time to return voter registration applications for the 2016 General Election.  This will […]

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October 4, 2016

Voters Must Register by Saturday to Vote in the General Election

Hurricane Forces Closure of Midlands, Coastal County Election Offices COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 4, 2016) – To help ensure voters are prepared for the November 8 General Election, […]

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September 21, 2016

SEC Urges Voters to Prepare for November 8 General Election

Governor Nikki Haley declares September 2016 as Voter Education Month COLUMBIA, SC (September 21, 2016) – State and local voter registration and elections officials are using the […]

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June 17, 2016

SEC Orders Recounts & Runoffs

COLUMBIA, SC (May 31, 2016) – The State Board of Canvassers met Friday at 2:00 p.m. and ordered necessary Recounts and Runoffs for the 2016 Statewide Primaries.  […]

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June 7, 2016

2016 Statewide Primaries FAQs

Q.  What candidates and/or offices are on the ballot today? A.   The candidates and offices on a particular ballot will differ depending on the county and districts […]

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