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September 24, 2010

October 2nd Voter Registration Deadline Approaches

COLUMBIA, S.C. (September 24, 2010) – To help ensure voters are prepared for the upcoming General Election, the State Election Commission wants to remind everyone of the […]

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September 16, 2010

House District 48 Republican Primary

September 15, 2009 – York County OFFICIAL RESULTS Candidate Votes Percent Roger Costner 1,156 29.9% Ralph W Norman WINNER 2,665 69.0% Sam Rhodes 40 1.0%

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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 […]

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August 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) […]

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July 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 […]

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June 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, […]

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June 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 […]

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Statement 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 […]

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June 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, […]

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June 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 […]

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