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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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September 17, 2024

South Carolina Improves Voting System While Confidence from Voters Remains High

A survey of voters who participated in the June Statewide Primaries shows that voters have confidence in the integrity of elections in South Carolina. 82 percent of […]

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August 12, 2024

2024 Constitutional Amendment Question

The following constitutional amendment question will appear on all ballots in the November 5, 2024 General Election. Please read over the question so you will be familiar […]

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June 26, 2024

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 […]

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June 25, 2024

Hand-Count Audit Notice for June Primary Runoff Elections

On June 25, 2024, primary runoff elections were held, impacting 25 counties. The attached list includes the randomly selected early voting centers, precincts, and contests that will […]

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