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February 3, 2024

Hand-Count Audit Notice for 2024 Democratic Presidential Primary 

On Saturday, February 3, 2024, the Democratic Presidential Preference Primary was held, impacting all 46 counties. For this election, there is only one contest on the ballot […]

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February 1, 2024

Final Reminders for Democratic Presidential Primary

COLUMBIA, S.C. (February 1, 2024) – As the early voting period for the Democratic Presidential Primary is ending soon, the State Election Commission wants to highlight a […]

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January 30, 2024

Hand-Count Audit Notice for State House 109

January 30, 2024 On January 30, 2024, one state-level election was held: House District 109 Special Primary. This election impacted voters in 11 Charleston County precincts and […]

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January 24, 2024

Deadline to Register for Republican Presidential Primary is January 25

COLUMBIA, S.C. (January 24, 2024) – The State Election Commission is reminding voters that the registration deadline for the Republican Presidential Primary is right around the corner. Voters […]

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January 19, 2024

Vote Early or Absentee in 2024 Democratic Presidential Primary

COLUMBIA, SC (January 19, 2024)- The State Election Commission is encouraging voters to seize the opportunity to vote early in the upcoming Democratic Presidential Primary. You don’t […]

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January 2, 2024

Deadline to Register for Democratic Presidential Primary is January 4

COLUMBIA, S.C. (January 2, 2024) – The State Election Commission is reminding voters that the registration deadline for the Democratic Presidential Primary is right around the corner. Voters […]

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December 20, 2023

2024 Presidential Primaries Rapidly Approaching

COLUMBIA, S.C. (December 20, 2023) – As South Carolina gears up for the 2024 Presidential Primaries, the State Election Commission wants to remind everyone of important upcoming […]

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November 27, 2023

State House District 109 Special Election

Important Dates and Deadlines Filing opens: Noon, Friday, December 8 Filing closes: Noon, Saturday, December 16 Filing fee: $100 Find candidate names and information Primary – FIND […]

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November 8, 2023

The State Election Commission Thanks Municipal Election Day Voters, Poll Workers, & Election Officials

COLUMBIA, S.C. (November 8, 2023) – The State Election Commission (SEC) wants to thank all voters, poll workers, and local election officials who each played a vital role […]

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November 2, 2023

Municipal Election Day is Quickly Approaching for South Carolina Voters

COLUMBIA, S.C. (November 2, 2023) – With early voting for municipal elections ending soon, the State Election Commission wants to share a few important reminders about voting […]

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