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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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October 19, 2023

Early Voting Starts Monday, October 23

COLUMBIA, SC (October 20, 2023) – With over 200 local elections being held in South Carolina on Municipal Election Day (Tuesday, November 7, 2023), the State Election […]

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