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April 21, 2020

Will the June Primaries and Runoffs be postponed due to the coronavirus?

The June Primaries and Runoffs are scheduled to be held on June 9 and June 23, 2020.  The SEC has no authority to postpone the primaries.

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March 26, 2020

Digitized Signatures on Petitions

“Digitized signatures” will be accepted for verification under certain conditions.  A digitized signature is created using a touchscreen or similar device by which the signor uses his […]

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March 19, 2020

March Filing Continues, Candidates Asked to File As Soon As Possible

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 […]

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March 15, 2020

Statement on Coronavirus and March Candidate Filing

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 […]

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Statement on Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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 […]

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March & April Elections Postponed Due to Coronavirus

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 […]

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March 6, 2020

Securing South Carolina Elections

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 […]

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February 24, 2020

Time Running Out to Vote Absentee in 2020 Presidential Primary

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. […]

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February 20, 2020

2020 Presidential Preference Primary FAQs

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 […]

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February 19, 2020

2020 Democratic Presidential Preference Primary Results

2020 Democratic Presidential Preference Primary Results Get statewide, county and precinct results for each candidate Results by Congressional District Get statewide, county and precinct results broken down by congressional district.

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