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June 3, 2025
Hand-Count Audit Notice
On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, a special general election was held, impacting three counties: Kershaw, Lee, Sumter. This election impacted voters in 7 Kershaw County precincts, 22 […]
Read MoreMay 20, 2025
South Carolina Election Commission Strengthens Citizen-Only Voting Enforcement with New Federal Verification Tools
COLUMBIA, S.C. (May 20, 2025) – Following the 2024 voter-approved amendment to the South Carolina Constitution affirming that only U.S. citizens may vote, the South Carolina State […]
Read MoreApril 17, 2025
South Carolina State Election Commission Honored with Two National Clearie Awards
COLUMBIA, S.C. (April 17) — The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) is proud to announce it has received two national Clearinghouse Awards, commonly known as “Clearies,” […]
Read MoreApril 7, 2025
SEC Sends Notice to Voters: Verify Your Information for the Next Election
COLUMBIA, SC (April 7, 2025) – In an ongoing effort to maintain the integrity of South Carolina’s statewide voter registration list, the South Carolina State Election Commission […]
Read MoreApril 1, 2025
Hand-Count Audit Notice
On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, a special primary election was held for House District 50, impacting three counties: Kershaw, Lee, Sumter. This election impacted voters in 7 […]
Read MoreMarch 25, 2025
Hand-Count Audit Notice
March 25, 2025 Today, one state-level election was held: House District 113 Special Election. This election impacted voters in 23 Charleston County precincts. There was only one […]
Read MoreMarch 20, 2025
South Carolina State Election Commission’s Brian Leach Published in Academic Journal on Voter Error Detection
COLUMBIA, SC (March 20, 2025) – The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) is proud to announce that Brian Leach, the Information Technology Manager for the SEC, […]
Read MoreMarch 10, 2025
New Survey Shows Strong Voter Confidence in South Carolina Elections
Columbia, SC (March 10, 2025)– The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) has released findings from its latest voter survey conducted after the November 2024 General Election. […]
Read MoreFebruary 20, 2025
South Carolina State Election Commission Recognized with 2024 South Carolina Notable State Documents Award
COLUMBIA, SC (February 21, 2025) – The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) is proud to announce that its 2024 Poll Managers Handbook has been selected as […]
Read MoreJanuary 21, 2025
Hand-Count Audit Notice for State House District 113 Primary
On January 21, 2025, one state-level election was held: House District 113 Special Primary. This election impacted voters in 23 Charleston County precincts. There was only one […]
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