June Statewide Primaries and Runoffs a Success: Thanks to Voters, Poll Workers, & Election Officials

COLUMBIA, S.C. (June 26, 2024) – The S.C. State Election Commission (SEC) is thanking all voters, poll workers, and local election officials for helping make the Statewide Primaries and Runoffs a success. The state saw over 500,000 voters successfully cast their ballots in June.

"Thank you to everyone who came out to exercise their right to vote in these primaries and runoffs." said Howie Knapp, Executive Director of the SEC, "We are especially grateful to all the people who stepped up to serve as poll workers. Accurate and secure elections cannot be conducted in our state without their hard work and dedication."

Statewide Primary Statistics (Approx.)

• Turnout from Primaries – 440,000 voters (13.5% total turnout)
  • Early Voting Turnout – 120,000 voters (27% of total turnout)
  • Election Day Turnout – 301,000 voters (69 % of total turnout)
  • Absentee Voting Turnout – 19,000 voters (4% of total turnout)
• Turnout from Runoffs – 87,000 voters (5.8% turnout)
  • Early Voting Turnout – 25,000 voters (29% of total turnout)
  • Election Day Turnout – 58,000 voters (67 % of total turnout)
  • Absentee Voting Turnout – 4,000 voters (4% of total turnout)

While the June Primaries and Runoffs are now over, the General Election on November 5 will be here soon. Visit scVOTES.gov to find all the election information you need to stay Prepped for the Polls. Stay connected with us on Facebook, Instagram, and X for the latest updates.

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