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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 […]
Read MoreNovember 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 […]
Read MoreOctober 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 […]
Read MoreOctober 4, 2023
Time Running Out to Get Registered for Municipal Election Day
Don’t wait, make sure you are registered today. COLUMBIA, SC (October 4, 2023) – The deadline to register to vote on Municipal Election Day, Tuesday, November 7, 2023, […]
Read MoreSeptember 1, 2023
Placement of Candidates on Ballots in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, SC (September 1, 2023) – The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) has received numerous questions from citizens and media regarding the 14th amendment and the eligibility […]
Read MoreAugust 31, 2023
National Voter Registration Month Returns in September
COLUMBIA, SC (August 31, 2023) – The South Carolina State Election Commission is joining election officials across the country to celebrate National Voter Registration Month this September. During […]
Read MoreAugust 23, 2023
State Senate District 19 Special Election
January 2, 2024 – Richland County Important Dates and Deadlines Filing opens: Noon, Friday, September 1 (Closed Labor Day Weekend, September 2-4) Filing closes: Noon, Saturday, September 9 Filing […]
Read MoreJuly 12, 2023
SEC Notice to Inactive Voters
COLUMBIA, S.C. (July 12, 2023) – In an ongoing effort to maintain the integrity of South Carolina’s statewide voter registration list, the State Election Commission (SEC) is […]
Read MoreJune 21, 2023
State Senate District 42 Special Election
November 7, 2023 – Charleston and Dorchester counties Important Dates and Deadlines Filing opens: Noon, Friday, July 7 Filing closes: Noon, Saturday, July 15 Filing fee: $104 […]
Read MoreJune 1, 2023
Cyber Navigator Boot Camp Big Success
South Carolina Cybersecurity Efforts Shine Charlottesville, Virginia, May 25th: Matt Norris, the Cybersecurity Analyst for South Carolina’s Election Commission was a key speaker at the 2023 Cyber […]
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