News & Press Releases

Category: Press Release

March 17, 2014

2014 Candidate Filing Period Opens

Candidate Tracking System available at scVOTES.org COLUMBIA, SC (March 17, 2014) – The 2014 candidate filing process is proceeding smoothly today with partisan candidates filing for various […]

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October 29, 2013

New Photo ID Requirements - What Voters in November 5th Elections Need to Know

COLUMBIA, SC (October 29, 2013) – Voters need to be aware of new rules for showing Photo ID at the polls in the various local elections being […]

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November 6, 2012

SEC Expects Turnout to Approach Record

COLUMBIA, S.C. (November 6, 2012) – South Carolina voters turned out today in large numbers across the state. Initial reports from precincts indicate voter turnout is likely […]

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October 31, 2012

Absentee Deadlines Fast Approaching

COLUMBIA, SC (October 31, 2012) – Voters should be aware of upcoming deadlines and the procedures for voting by absentee ballot in the November 6, 2012, General […]

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October 3, 2012

Thousands Register Online as October 6th Deadline Approaches

COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 3, 2012) – In less than 24 hours, more than 3,000 voters took advantage of South Carolina’s new online voter registration system.  The system […]

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October 2, 2012

South Carolina Launches Online Voter Registration System

Only 12 other states allow citizens to register to vote online Columbia, SC (October 2, 2012) – The S.C. State Election Commission today announced the launch of […]

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September 6, 2012

September is Voter Education Month

Governor Nikki Haley Recognizes September as Voter Education Month;  South Carolina State Election Commission Encourages South Carolina’s 600,000 Eligible Voters to Register by Oct. 6 COLUMBIA, S.C. […]

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June 22, 2012

Democratic Runoff Tuesday in Seventh Congressional District

COLUMBIA, SC (June 22, 2012) – For the first time, the S.C. State Election Commission (SEC) has clear direction from the Court on how to deal with […]

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May 31, 2012

Deadlines Approach for Absentee Voting

COLUMBIA, SC (May 31, 2012) – Voters should be aware of upcoming deadlines and the procedures for voting by absentee ballot in the June 12th State Primaries. […]

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May 17, 2012

Primary Ballots Set, Candidates May Not Be Added

COLUMBIA, S.C. (May 17, 2012) – On May 2, 2012, the S.C. Supreme Court issued its order in Anderson v. South Carolina State Election Commission, No. 27120 […]

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