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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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June 17, 2024

Primaries Certified, Runoffs Set for June 25

Primaries Certified, Runoffs Set for June 25 COLUMBIA, SC (June 14, 2024) – The results of the June 11 Statewide Primaries have been certified, and the S.C. State […]

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June 11, 2024

Hand-Count Audit Notice for June Primary

On Tuesday, June 11, 2024, the June Primary was held, impacting all 46 counties. The following is a list of the randomly selected early voting centers, precincts, […]

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June 6, 2024

Final Reminders for Voting in the June Primaries

COLUMBIA, SC (June 6, 2024) – With the early voting period for the June Primaries winding down, the S.C. State Election Commission (SEC) wants to highlight essential […]

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May 23, 2024

Cast Your Ballot Ahead of Time for the June Primaries

COLUMBIA, S.C. (May 23, 2024) – As the S.C. State Election Commission (SEC) gears up for the upcoming June Primaries, they are encouraging registered voters to jumpstart […]

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May 17, 2024

Law Enforcement Findings Support S.C. Election Integrity

COLUMBIA, SC (May 17, 2024) – The State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) released a report this week that confirms non-U.S. citizens are not being registered to vote […]

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