News & Press Releases

Category: Press Release

October 1, 2025

SEC Statement on Court Ruling and DOJ Voter Data Request 

COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 1, 2025) – The following statement is attributable to Interim Director Jenny Wooten: The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) appreciates today’s ruling by the […]

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September 15, 2025

Get Registered. Vote Local. SEC Marks National Voter Registration Day on September 16

COLUMBIA, SC (September 15, 2025) – The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) is joining election officials nationwide to celebrate National Voter Registration Day on September 16. […]

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July 8, 2025

SEC Successfully Completes Statewide Voter Registration Check

An Important Step in Maintaining the Accuracy and Integrity of Elections COLUMBIA, SC (July 8, 2025) – The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) has successfully completed […]

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June 3, 2025

Hand-Count Audit Notice for State House District 50 Special Election

On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, a special general election was held, impacting three counties: Kershaw, Lee, Sumter. This election impacted voters in 7 Kershaw County precincts, 22 […]

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May 20, 2025

South Carolina Election Commission Strengthens Citizen-Only Voting Enforcement with New Federal Verification Tools

COLUMBIA, S.C. (May 20, 2025) – Following the 2024 voter-approved amendment to the South Carolina Constitution affirming that only U.S. citizens may vote, the South Carolina State […]

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April 17, 2025

South Carolina State Election Commission Honored with Two National Clearie Awards

COLUMBIA, S.C. (April 17) — The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) is proud to announce it has received two national Clearinghouse Awards, commonly known as “Clearies,” […]

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April 7, 2025

SEC Sends Notice to Voters: Verify Your Information for the Next Election

COLUMBIA, SC (April 7, 2025) – In an ongoing effort to maintain the integrity of South Carolina’s statewide voter registration list, the South Carolina State Election Commission […]

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April 1, 2025

Hand-Count Audit Notice for House District 50 Primary Election

On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, a special primary election was held for House District 50, impacting three counties: Kershaw, Lee, Sumter. This election impacted voters in 7 […]

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March 25, 2025

Hand-Count Audit Notice for House District 113 Special Election

March 25, 2025 Today, one state-level election was held: House District 113 Special Election. This election impacted voters in 23 Charleston County precincts. There was only one […]

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March 20, 2025

South Carolina State Election Commission’s Brian Leach Published in Academic Journal on Voter Error Detection

COLUMBIA, SC (March 20, 2025) – The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) is proud to announce that Brian Leach, the Information Technology Manager for the SEC, […]

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