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 […]
Read MoreNovember 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 […]
Read MoreOctober 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 […]
Read MoreOctober 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 […]
Read MoreOctober 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 […]
Read MoreOctober 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 […]
Read MoreOctober 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, […]
Read MoreSeptember 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 […]
Read MoreJune 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. […]
Read MoreJune 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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