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September 8, 2010
House District 79 Special Democratic Primary
The S.C. House of Representatives District 79 Special Primary was held to replace the Democratic Party’s nominee for the November 2, 2010 General Election. The Party’s former […]
Read MoreAugust 30, 2010
September is Voter Education Month
Governor Sanford Recognizes September as Voter Education Month; State Election Commission Encourages South Carolina’s 800,000 Eligible Voters to Register by October 2nd COLUMBIA, S.C. (August 30, 2010) […]
Read MoreJuly 27, 2010
2010 Constitutional Amendment Questions
The following Constitutional Amendment Questions will appear on November 2, 2010 General Election ballots: Amendment 1 Must Article I of the Constitution of this State, relating […]
Read MoreJune 22, 2010
Reports Indicate Light Turnout in Most Areas
COLUMBIA, SC (June 22, 2010) – Reports from election officials throughout the state indicate that statewide turnout in today’s Primary Runoffs has been light so far. However, […]
Read MoreJune 14, 2010
Time is Short to Vote Absentee in Runoffs
COLUMBIA, SC (June 14, 2010) – The State Election Commission wants to remind voters of impending deadlines for voting absentee in the June 22nd Primary Runoffs. Qualified […]
Read MoreStatement Regarding June 22 Primary Runoffs
Since introducing a uniform electronic voting system in South Carolina in 2004, the South Carolina State Election Commission has worked tirelessly to build and maintain voter confidence […]
Read MoreJune 8, 2010
Early Reports Indicate Moderate Turnout
COLUMBIA, SC (June 8, 2010) – Reports from election officials throughout the state indicate that so far turnout throughout the state has been low to moderate. However, […]
Read MoreJune 4, 2010
2010 Primary FAQs
COLUMBIA, SC (June 7, 2010) – South Carolina voters go to the polls on Tuesday, June 8th to vote in the Republican and Democratic Primaries. Below are […]
Read MoreJune 2, 2010
Only Days Left to Vote Absentee in Primaries
COLUMBIA, SC (June 2, 2010) – The State Election Commission wants to remind voters of impending deadlines for voting absentee in the June 8th State Primaries. Qualified […]
Read MoreMay 20, 2010
Deadlines Approach for Absentee Voting in Primaries
COLUMBIA, SC (May 20, 2010) – The State Election Commission wants to remind voters of the procedures and upcoming deadlines for voting by absentee ballot in the […]
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