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November 7, 2024

State House District 113 Special Election

Important Dates and Deadlines Filing opens: Noon, Friday, November 22, 2024 Filing closes: Noon, Saturday, November 30, 2024 Primary (If Necessary) Voter registration deadline: December 22 (mail-in […]

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South Carolina State Election Commission Celebrates Record Turnout and Successful Election Day

COLUMBIA, SC (November 7, 2024) – The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) is pleased to announce the overwhelming success of the 2024 General Election and extends […]

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November 5, 2024

2024 General Election Hand-Count Audit Schedule

On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, the 2024 General Election was held, impacting all 46 counties. The following is a list of the randomly selected early voting centers, […]

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November 4, 2024

South Carolinians Set New Records with Historic Pre-Election Day Turnout

COLUMBIA, SC (November 4, 2024) – South Carolina has wrapped up its early voting period and the State Election Commission (SEC) is reporting that there have been […]

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October 28, 2024

Over 735,000 Turn Out in the First Week of Early Voting

COLUMBIA, SC (October 28, 2024) – South Carolina voters are making their voices heard in record numbers through the first week of the early voting period. So […]

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October 22, 2024

South Carolinians Break Record on Opening Day of Early Voting Period

COLUMBIA, SC (October 22, 2024) – More than 125,000 voters turned out to cast their ballot on the first day of early voting, topping the previous one-day record […]

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October 17, 2024

Get Ahead: Cast Your Vote Early for the 2024 General Election

COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 17, 2024) – With early voting just a few days away, the South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) is encouraging registered voters to make […]

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October 4, 2024

Voter Registration Deadline Extended to October 14

COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 4, 2024) – South Carolina citizens now have more time to register to vote ahead of the 2024 General Election after a court today […]

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October 3, 2024

Don’t Delay: Only a Few Days Left to Register for the 2024 General Election

COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 3, 2024) – As the registration deadlines for the Statewide General Election draw closer, the State Election Commission (SEC) is urging voters to make […]

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September 24, 2024

Your Vote Matters: 2024 Statewide General Election is Rapidly Approaching

COLUMBIA, S.C. (September 24, 2024) – The State Election Commission urges voters to get ready for the 2024 Statewide General Election as essential dates and deadlines are […]

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