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November 20, 2012

SEC Certifies Remaining 2012 General Election Results

COLUMBIA, S.C. (November 19, 2012) – The State Election Commission (SEC) today certified the results of the following offices in the 2012 General Election: President and Vice […]

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November 16, 2012

SEC Sets Delayed Certification for November 19

COLUMBIA, S.C. (November 16, 2012) – The State Election Commission (SEC) has received certified results from the Richland County Election Commission and will certify the results for […]

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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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