News & Press Releases

Category: Press Release

June 17, 2020

Know the Rules for Voting in the June 23 Primary Runoffs

COLUMBIA, SC (June 17, 2020) – The State Election Commission wants to make sure voters understand the rules for voting in the Primary Runoffs on Tuesday, June […]

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June 16, 2020

June 23 Runoffs for Statewide Primaries

Barnwell  Sheriff (Dem) Berkeley State Senate District 39 (Dem) State House of Reps District 99 (Rep) Calhoun State Senate District 39 (Dem) Charleston State House of Reps […]

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June 10, 2020

SEC Statement on June 9 Primaries

June 9, 2020 The South Carolina State Election Commission thanks our voters, poll managers and county election officials for the dedication shown today under extraordinary circumstances.  “The […]

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SEC Statement on Richland County Elections

The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) is disappointed with the conduct of yesterday’s primaries in Richland County. We know election officials and poll managers were faced […]

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June 3, 2020

Know Your Options for Voting in the June 9 Primaries

COLUMBIA, SC (June 3, 2020) – As Election Day approaches, the S.C. Election Commission wants voters to be aware of their options for voting in- the June […]

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May 25, 2020

Witness Signature No Longer Required on by Mail Ballots for June Primaries

COLUMBIA, S.C. (May 25, 2020) – As a result of a U.S. District Court order issued today, South Carolinians voting absentee by mail in the 2020 June […]

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May 13, 2020

All Voters Can Now Vote Absentee in June Primaries, Runoffs

COLUMBIA, SC (May 13, 2020) – Every voter in South Carolina is now qualified to vote absentee in the June Primaries and Runoffs.  Governor McMaster today signed […]

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May 12, 2020

Postponed Elections Rescheduled for July 14

Postponed Elections Rescheduled for July 14 COLUMBIA, SC (May 12, 2020) – Governor McMaster on Friday announced the rescheduling of all elections that had been postponed due […]

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May 4, 2020

One Week Remains to Get Registered for Statewide Primaries

Make Sure You Are Registered and Your Information is Current COLUMBIA, S.C. (May 4, 2020) – To help ensure voters are prepared for the June 9 Statewide […]

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April 27, 2020

May 5 & May 12 Elections Postponed Due to Coronavirus

COLUMBIA, SC (April 27, 2020) – Governor McMaster today announced the postponement of elections scheduled for May 5 and May 12 (full list below).  Affected elections will […]

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