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 […]
Read MoreJune 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 […]
Read MoreJune 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 […]
Read MoreSEC 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 […]
Read MoreJune 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 […]
Read MoreMay 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 […]
Read MoreMay 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 […]
Read MoreMay 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 […]
Read MoreMay 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 […]
Read MoreApril 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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