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April 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 […]

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April 2, 2024

Hand Count Audit Notice for House District 109 Special Election

April 2, 2024 On April 2, 2024, one state-level election was held: House District 109 Special Election. This election impacted voters in 11 Charleston County precincts and […]

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February 26, 2024

The State Election Commission Reports Successful Presidential Primaries

COLUMBIA, S.C. (February 26, 2024) – The State Election Commission (SEC) would like to express its sincere gratitude to all the voters, poll workers, and election officials […]

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February 24, 2024

Hand-Count Audit Notice for 2024 Republican Presidential Primary 

On Saturday, February 24, 2024, the Republican Presidential Preference Primary was held, impacting all 46 counties. The office of President and three advisory questions comprised the four […]

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February 3, 2024

Hand-Count Audit Notice for 2024 Democratic Presidential Primary 

On Saturday, February 3, 2024, the Democratic Presidential Preference Primary was held, impacting all 46 counties. For this election, there is only one contest on the ballot […]

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January 19, 2024

Vote Early or Absentee in 2024 Democratic Presidential Primary

COLUMBIA, SC (January 19, 2024)- The State Election Commission is encouraging voters to seize the opportunity to vote early in the upcoming Democratic Presidential Primary. You don’t […]

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January 2, 2024

Deadline to Register for Democratic Presidential Primary is January 4

COLUMBIA, S.C. (January 2, 2024) – The State Election Commission is reminding voters that the registration deadline for the Democratic Presidential Primary is right around the corner. Voters […]

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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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July 12, 2023

SEC Notice to Inactive Voters

COLUMBIA, S.C. (July 12, 2023) – In an ongoing effort to maintain the integrity of South Carolina’s statewide voter registration list, the State Election Commission (SEC) is […]

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