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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.
Read MoreMarch 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 […]
Read MoreMarch 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 […]
Read MoreMarch 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 […]
Read MoreStatement 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 […]
Read MoreMarch & 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 […]
Read MoreMarch 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 […]
Read MoreFebruary 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. […]
Read MoreFebruary 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 […]
Read MoreFebruary 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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