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August 8, 2018

SEC Holds Election Security and Technology Workshop

Topics include election infrastructure security, voting system implementation and auditing methods COLUMBIA, S.C. (August 8, 2018) – The S.C. State Election Commission (SEC) concluded its 2018 Election […]

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July 30, 2018

State House of Representatives District 120 Special Filing & Primary

August 28, 2018 – Beaufort and Jasper Counties This special filing period and special primary are being held pursuant to S.C. Code of Laws Section 7-11-55 after […]

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July 27, 2018

State House of Representatives District 58 Special Democratic Party Filing & Primary

August 14, 2018 – Horry County This special filing period and special primary are being held pursuant to S.C. Code of Laws Section 7-11-55 after the death […]

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June 20, 2018

Know the Rules for Voting in the June 26 Primary Runoffs

COLUMBIA, SC (June 20, 2018) – The State Election Commission wants to make sure voters understand the rules for voting in the Primary Runoffs on Tuesday, June […]

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June 15, 2018

2018 Primary Runoff Offices and Candidates

  Democratic Primary U.S. House of Representatives District 2 Sean Carrigan Annabelle Robertson U.S. House of Representatives District 4 Brandon P Brown Doris Lee Turner U.S. House […]

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June 11, 2018

State Senate District 20 Special Election

November 6, 2018 – Lexington and Richland Counties Important Dates & Deadlines Noon, Friday, June 22 – Filing Opens Noon, Saturday, June 30 – Filing Closes Current […]

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June 6, 2018

2018 Primary FAQs

Download a printer-friendly version Q.  What candidates and/or offices are on the ballot today? A.  The candidates and offices on a particular ballot will differ depending on […]

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May 25, 2018

2018 Primary Advisory Questions

The following nonbinding advisory questions will appear on ballots in the 2018 Statewide Primaries.  Voters will see only the questions for the party’s primary in which they […]

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May 23, 2018

Voters Cast Absentee Ballots for June Primaries

COLUMBIA, SC (May 23, 2018) – Absentee voting for the Statewide Primaries is underway at county elections offices throughout the state.  As of today, nearly 15,000 absentee […]

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May 9, 2018

Voters Must Register by May 13 to Vote in Statewide Primaries

COLUMBIA, S.C. (May 9, 2018) – To help ensure voters are prepared for the June 12 Statewide Primaries and June 26 Primary Runoffs, the State Election Commission […]

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