News & Press Releases

Category: Press Release

November 27, 2023

State House District 109 Special Election

Important Dates and Deadlines Filing opens: Noon, Friday, December 8 Filing closes: Noon, Saturday, December 16 Filing fee: $100 Find candidate names and information Primary – FIND […]

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November 8, 2023

The State Election Commission Thanks Municipal Election Day Voters, Poll Workers, & Election Officials

COLUMBIA, S.C. (November 8, 2023) – The State Election Commission (SEC) wants to thank all voters, poll workers, and local election officials who each played a vital role […]

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November 2, 2023

Municipal Election Day is Quickly Approaching for South Carolina Voters

COLUMBIA, S.C. (November 2, 2023) – With early voting for municipal elections ending soon, the State Election Commission wants to share a few important reminders about voting […]

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October 19, 2023

Early Voting Starts Monday, October 23

COLUMBIA, SC (October 20, 2023) – With over 200 local elections being held in South Carolina on Municipal Election Day (Tuesday, November 7, 2023), the State Election […]

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October 4, 2023

Time Running Out to Get Registered for Municipal Election Day

Don’t wait, make sure you are registered today. COLUMBIA, SC (October 4, 2023) – The deadline to register to vote on Municipal Election Day, Tuesday, November 7, 2023, […]

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September 1, 2023

Placement of Candidates on Ballots in South Carolina

COLUMBIA, SC (September 1, 2023) – The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) has received numerous questions from citizens and media regarding the 14th amendment and the eligibility […]

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August 31, 2023

National Voter Registration Month Returns in September

COLUMBIA, SC (August 31, 2023) – The South Carolina State Election Commission is joining election officials across the country to celebrate National Voter Registration Month this September. During […]

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August 23, 2023

State Senate District 19 Special Election

January 2, 2024 – Richland County Important Dates and Deadlines Filing opens: Noon, Friday, September 1 (Closed Labor Day Weekend, September 2-4) Filing closes: Noon, Saturday, September 9 Filing […]

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June 21, 2023

State Senate District 42 Special Election

November 7, 2023 – Charleston and Dorchester counties Important Dates and Deadlines Filing opens: Noon, Friday, July 7 Filing closes: Noon, Saturday, July 15 Filing fee: $104 […]

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November 17, 2022

SEC Certifies Successful 2022 General Election

COLUMBIA, S.C. (November 17, 2022) – The South Carolina State Election Commission met today and certified the results of the 2022 General Election.  The election ran smoothly, […]

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