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, […]

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 […]

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.  […]

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 […]

Get Registered by May 14 to Vote in State Primaries COLUMBIA, S.C. (May 5, 2016) – South Carolina’s voter registration rolls have grown to more than three […]

Candidate Tracking System available at scVOTES.org COLUMBIA, SC (March 16, 2016) – The 2016 March Filing Period opens at noon today throughout the state.  Any candidate seeking […]

COLUMBIA, SC (February 23, 2016) – The S.C. State Election Commission (SEC) wants voters to be aware of what they need to bring to the polls to […]

Download a Printable Copy of this FAQ Q.  What is a Presidential Preference Primary (PPP)? A.   A PPP, commonly referred to simply as a “Presidential Primary,” is […]

COLUMBIA, SC (February 3, 2016) – The State Election Commission wants voters to be aware of the procedures for voting by absentee ballot in the 2016 Presidential […]

Register Online at scVOTES.org COLUMBIA, S.C. (January 26, 2016) – To help ensure voters are prepared for the upcoming Presidential Preference Primaries (PPPs), the State Election Commission […]