COLUMBIA, SC (March 19, 2020) – As March candidate filing continues, the SEC is asking candidates to file as soon as possible and to make an appointment […]

COLUMBIA, SC (March 15, 2020) – The S.C. State Election Commission (SEC) is monitoring developments related to 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and working with the Governor’s office to […]

COLUMBIA, SC (March 15, 2020) – Governor McMaster today announced the postponement of all March and April elections (full list below).  Affected elections will be rescheduled to […]

Our Top Priority The mission of the S.C. State Election Commission (SEC) is to ensure every eligible citizen has the opportunity to register to vote, participate in […]

COLUMBIA, SC (February 24, 2020) – The State Election Commission wants voters to be aware of upcoming deadlines for voting absentee in the Democratic Presidential Preference Primary. […]

Download a Printable Version Q.  What is a Presidential Preference Primary (PPP)? A.   A PPP, commonly referred to simply as a “Presidential Primary,” is a publicly held election in […]

Make Sure You Are Registered and Your Information is Current COLUMBIA, S.C. (January 24, 2020) – To help ensure voters are prepared for the February 29 Democratic […]

  The following candidates were certified for the February 29, 2020 Democratic Presidential Preference Primary: Michael Bennet – Withdrew, name will appear on ballot Joseph R. Biden Cory […]