News & Press Releases

Category: Press Release

May 2, 2012

Voter Registration Deadline for Primaries Approaches

COLUMBIA, S.C. (May 2, 2012) – To help ensure the upcoming State Primaries run as efficiently as possible, the State Election Commission is reminding South Carolinians of […]

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February 23, 2012

SEC Releases Findings on "Dead Voters" Investigation

Columbia, SC (February 23, 2012) – The S.C. State Election Commission (SEC) today released the findings of a partial review of information provided by the S.C. Department […]

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January 25, 2012

SEC Executive Director Testifies on “Dead Voters” Claim

Columbia, SC (January 25, 2012) – S.C. State Election Commission Executive Director Marci Andino testified today before the House Election Laws Subcommittee on recent claims that more […]

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January 21, 2012

Turnout Reports Vary Across South Carolina

Absentee voting is underway throughout South Carolina, and the State Election Commission wants to inform voters about associated procedures and deadlines.  Voters who meet one of the […]

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December 23, 2011

New Photo ID Requirements Blocked by DOJ, Rules for Voting Do Not Change

The U.S. Department of Justice today blocked implementation of a new law that would require South Carolina voters to present a photo ID in order to vote.  […]

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December 19, 2011

December 21st Voter Registration Deadline Approaches

To help ensure voters are prepared for the upcoming Republican Presidential Preference Primary, the State Election Commission wants to remind everyone of the impending voter registration deadline […]

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November 2, 2010

Reports Indicate Heavy Voter Turnout Across South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. – (November 2, 2010) – Polling places across the state have reported moderate to heavy voter turnout throughout the day with some polling places experiencing […]

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Election Day Voting Underway, Many Precincts Report Heavy Turnout

COLUMBIA, S.C. (November 2, 2010) – The South Carolina State Election Commission reports heavy voter turnout at many precincts throughout the state this morning. As South Carolinians […]

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October 28, 2010

2010 General Election FAQs

COLUMBIA, SC (October 28, 2010) – South Carolina voters go to the polls on Tuesday, November 2nd.  Below are some of the most frequently asked questions regarding […]

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October 27, 2010

Only Days Left to Vote Absentee

Columbia, SC (October 27, 2010) – The State Election Commission (SEC) wants to remind voters of impending deadlines for voting absentee in the General Election.  Voters who […]

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