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November 14, 2012

SEC Certifies Partial Results of 2012 General Election

COLUMBIA, S.C. (November 14, 2012) – The State Election Commission (SEC) today certified partial results of the 2012 General Election.  No results were certified for any offices […]

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November 6, 2012

SEC Expects Turnout to Approach Record

COLUMBIA, S.C. (November 6, 2012) – South Carolina voters turned out today in large numbers across the state. Initial reports from precincts indicate voter turnout is likely […]

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November 5, 2012

2012 General Election Frequently Asked Questions

Q.  What candidates and/or offices are on the ballot today? A.    The candidates and offices on a particular ballot will differ depending on the county and districts […]

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November 2, 2012

2012 Election Information

General Election Results General Election Recount Results Candidate Names by County Constitutional Amendment Question General Election Frequently Asked Questions Truth vs. Myth Election Calendar New Photo ID […]

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October 31, 2012

Absentee Deadlines Fast Approaching

COLUMBIA, SC (October 31, 2012) – Voters should be aware of upcoming deadlines and the procedures for voting by absentee ballot in the November 6, 2012, General […]

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October 24, 2012

Truth vs. Myth - 2012 General Election

The following are some common myths that are circulated prior to general elections: Myth:  The new photo ID law is in effect, and if you don’t have […]

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October 10, 2012

Federal Court Approves S.C. Photo ID Law for 2013

New Rules Not in Effect for 2012 General Election COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 3, 2012) – The United States District Court for the District of Columbia today gave […]

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October 3, 2012

Thousands Register Online as October 6th Deadline Approaches

COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 3, 2012) – In less than 24 hours, more than 3,000 voters took advantage of South Carolina’s new online voter registration system.  The system […]

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October 2, 2012

South Carolina Launches Online Voter Registration System

Only 12 other states allow citizens to register to vote online Columbia, SC (October 2, 2012) – The S.C. State Election Commission today announced the launch of […]

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State Senate District 41 Special Republican Primary Runoff

October 2, 2012 – Charleston County OFFICIAL RESULTS Candidate Charleston Dorchester TOTAL Percent Walter Hundley 708  19 727 29.0% Paul Thurmond WINNER  1,609 174 1,783  71.0%   […]

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