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February 23, 2016
Photo ID in SC: What Voters Need to Know
COLUMBIA, SC (February 23, 2016) – The S.C. State Election Commission (SEC) wants voters to be aware of what they need to bring to the polls to […]
Read MoreFebruary 16, 2016
2016 Presidential Primary FAQs
Download a Printable Copy of this FAQ Q. What is a Presidential Preference Primary (PPP)? A. A PPP, commonly referred to simply as a “Presidential Primary,” is […]
Read MoreFebruary 3, 2016
Absentee Voting Underway for June Primaries
COLUMBIA, SC (May 19, 2016) – Absentee voting for the Statewide Primaries is underway at county elections offices throughout the state. As of today, approximately 22,000 absentee […]
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COLUMBIA, SC (February 3, 2016) – The State Election Commission wants voters to be aware of the procedures for voting by absentee ballot in the 2016 Presidential […]
Read MoreJanuary 26, 2016
Register by Wednesday to be Eligible for Democratic PPP
Register Online at scVOTES.org COLUMBIA, S.C. (January 26, 2016) – To help ensure voters are prepared for the upcoming Presidential Preference Primaries (PPPs), the State Election Commission […]
Read MoreJanuary 19, 2016
Voter Registration Deadlines for PPP Fast Approaching
Register Online at scVOTES.org COLUMBIA, S.C. (January 19, 2016) – To help ensure voters are prepared for the upcoming Presidential Preference Primaries (PPPs), the State Election Commission […]
Read MoreDecember 8, 2015
2016 Presidential Preference Primary Candidates
The following candidates have been certified by their respective parties for the corresponding Presidential Preference Primary: Republican PPP – February 20, 2016 Democratic PPP – February 27, […]
Read MoreOctober 20, 2015
State Senate District 45 Special Election
October 20, 2015 – Allendale, Beaufort, Charleston, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper Counties OFFICIAL RESULTS Candidate Allendale Beaufort Charleston Colleton Hampton Jasper TOTAL PERCENT Margie Bright Matthews, Democratic […]
Read MoreOctober 14, 2015
SEC Moving to 1122 Lady Street
COLUMBIA, SC (October 14, 2015) – The State Election Commission is moving to 1122 Lady Street, Suite 500, Columbia, SC, 29201. Operations will begin at the new […]
Read MoreSeptember 18, 2015
National Voter Registration Day is September 22
National Voter Registration Day 2015 Register Online at scVOTES.org COLUMBIA, S.C. (September 18, 2015) – The South Carolina State Election Commission, along with Americans across the nation, […]
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