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May 17, 2012
Primary Ballots Set, Candidates May Not Be Added
COLUMBIA, S.C. (May 17, 2012) – On May 2, 2012, the S.C. Supreme Court issued its order in Anderson v. South Carolina State Election Commission, No. 27120 […]
Read MoreMay 2, 2012
Voter Registration Deadline for Primaries Approaches
COLUMBIA, S.C. (May 2, 2012) – To help ensure the upcoming State Primaries run as efficiently as possible, the State Election Commission is reminding South Carolinians of […]
Read MoreSupreme Court Orders Candidates Removed from Primary Ballots
COLUMBIA, S.C. (May 2, 2012) – Candidates who did not properly file Statements of Economic Interests (SEIs) during the March filing period may not have their names […]
Read MoreFebruary 23, 2012
SEC Releases Findings on "Dead Voters" Investigation
Columbia, SC (February 23, 2012) – The S.C. State Election Commission (SEC) today released the findings of a partial review of information provided by the S.C. Department […]
Read MoreJanuary 25, 2012
SEC Executive Director Testifies on “Dead Voters” Claim
Columbia, SC (January 25, 2012) – S.C. State Election Commission Executive Director Marci Andino testified today before the House Election Laws Subcommittee on recent claims that more […]
Read MoreJanuary 21, 2012
Turnout Reports Vary Across South Carolina
Absentee voting is underway throughout South Carolina, and the State Election Commission wants to inform voters about associated procedures and deadlines. Voters who meet one of the […]
Read MoreDecember 31, 2011
2012 Presidential Preference Primaries
2012 Republican Presidential Primary Results Republican Presidential Primary Candidates Presidential Primary FAQs Sample Ballot The S.C. Democratic Party did not hold a publicly-conducted presidential primary in 2012. […]
Read MoreDecember 23, 2011
New Photo ID Requirements Blocked by DOJ, Rules for Voting Do Not Change
The U.S. Department of Justice today blocked implementation of a new law that would require South Carolina voters to present a photo ID in order to vote. […]
Read MoreDecember 19, 2011
December 21st Voter Registration Deadline Approaches
To help ensure voters are prepared for the upcoming Republican Presidential Preference Primary, the State Election Commission wants to remind everyone of the impending voter registration deadline […]
Read MoreSeptember 27, 2011
State House District 100 Special Election (Berkeley County)
September 27, 2011 – Berkeley County OFFICIAL RESULTS Candidate Votes Percent Edward L. Southard, Republican WINNER 2,157 59.8% Tonia Aiken-Taylor, Democratic 1,450 40.2% Write-ins 1 0.0%
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