Category: Press Release
May 7, 2024
Don’t Miss Out: Register Now for June Primaries
COLUMBIA, S.C. (May 8, 2024) – The State Election Commission (SEC) is reminding voters to make sure they are registered to vote in the upcoming Statewide Primaries […]
Read MoreMay 2, 2024
June Statewide Primaries and Runoffs are Just Around the Corner
COLUMBIA, S.C. (May 2, 2024) –As South Carolina prepares for the 2024 June Primaries and Runoffs, the State Election Commission wants to highlight some essential dates and […]
Read MoreApril 30, 2024
Statement from SEC on Addressing Recent Concerns Over Non-U.S. Citizens Registering to Vote in South Carolina
Not on Our Watch COLUMBIA, SC (April 30, 2024) – The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) has received several questions and concerns about non-U.S. citizens registering […]
Read MoreMarch 15, 2024
Candidate Filing Period Opens Saturday, March 16
COLUMBIA, SC (March 15, 2024) – The 2024 candidate filing period opens noon, Saturday, March 16, and closes noon, Monday, April 1. Any candidate seeking a political […]
Read MoreFebruary 23, 2024
Election Day Reminders for Upcoming Republican Presidential Primary
COLUMBIA, SC (February 23, 2024) – With the early voting period for the Republican Presidential Primary now behind us, the State Election Commission wants to emphasize some […]
Read MoreFebruary 15, 2024
No Early Voting on Monday, February 19 during Republican Presidential Primaries for Presidents' Day; Early Voting Wraps Up Thursday, February 22
COLUMBIA, SC (February 15, 2024) – As we approach Presidents’ Day Weekend, the State Election Commission wants to remind everyone of the remaining dates to vote early […]
Read MoreFebruary 8, 2024
Vote Early or Absentee in the 2024 Republican Presidential Primary
COLUMBIA, SC (February 8, 2024) – With the Republican Presidential Primary right around the corner, the State Election Commission is urging eligible voters who did not participate […]
Read MoreFebruary 1, 2024
Final Reminders for Democratic Presidential Primary
COLUMBIA, S.C. (February 1, 2024) – As the early voting period for the Democratic Presidential Primary is ending soon, the State Election Commission wants to highlight a […]
Read MoreJanuary 30, 2024
Hand-Count Audit Notice for State House 109
January 30, 2024 On January 30, 2024, one state-level election was held: House District 109 Special Primary. This election impacted voters in 11 Charleston County precincts and […]
Read MoreJanuary 24, 2024
Deadline to Register for Republican Presidential Primary is January 25
COLUMBIA, S.C. (January 24, 2024) – The State Election Commission is reminding voters that the registration deadline for the Republican Presidential Primary is right around the corner. Voters […]
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