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May 22, 2026
Early Voting Kicks Off on May 26 for June Primaries
COLUMBIA, S.C. (May 22, 2026) – The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) is reminding voters that they don’t have to wait until Election Day, Tuesday, June […]
Read MoreMay 8, 2026
Deadline Approaching: Register Now for June 9 Statewide Primaries
COLUMBIA, S.C. (May 8, 2026)- With voter registration deadlines quickly approaching, the South Carolina Election Commission is encouraging eligible residents to register or update their voter information […]
Read MoreMay 5, 2026
South Carolina Calls on Residents to Serve This Election Season
Poll Workers Needed Statewide for June 9 Primary Election COLUMBIA, S.C. (May 5, 2026) – The South Carolina Election Commission (SEC), working alongside county election offices, is […]
Read MoreApril 28, 2026
State Election Commission signs agreement with US Department of Justice
COLUMBIA, S.C. (April 28, 2026) – Today, the State of South Carolina, through the SC State Election Commission has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for […]
Read MoreApril 21, 2026
South Carolina Senate Confirms Conway Belangia as State Election Commission Executive Director
COLUMBIA, S.C. (April 21, 2026) – The South Carolina Senate has confirmed Interim Director Conway Belangia as the next Executive Director of the South Carolina Election Commission […]
Read MoreMarch 25, 2026
South Carolina State Election Commission Selects Conway Belangia as Next Executive Director
COLUMBIA, S.C. (March 25, 2026) – The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) voted 4-0 on Wednesday after a special called meeting to appoint Conway Belangia as […]
Read MoreMarch 13, 2026
Partisan Candidate Filing for Statewide Primaries Opens March 16
COLUMBIA, SC (March 13, 2026)- The 2026 partisan candidate filing period opens at noon on Monday March 16 and closes at noon on Monday March 30. All […]
Read MoreJanuary 6, 2026
Hand-Count Audit Notice for House District 98 Special Election
On January 6, 2026, one state-level election was held: House District 98 Special Election. This election impacted voters in 22 Dorchester County precincts. There was only one […]
Read MoreDecember 23, 2025
Hand-Count Audit Notice for House District 21 Special Election, House District 88 Special Election, and Senate District 12 Special Election
On December 23, 2025, three state-level elections were held: House District 21 Special Election, House District 88 Special Election, and Senate District 12 Special Election. These elections […]
Read MoreDecember 2, 2025
South Carolina State Election Commission Selects Next Executive Director
COLUMBIA, S.C. (December 2, 2025) – The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) voted unanimously on Tuesday to appoint Jenny Wooten as the agency’s next Executive Director, […]
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