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May 25, 2020
Witness Signature No Longer Required on by Mail Ballots for June Primaries
COLUMBIA, S.C. (May 25, 2020) – As a result of a U.S. District Court order issued today, South Carolinians voting absentee by mail in the 2020 June […]
Read MoreMay 13, 2020
All Voters Can Now Vote Absentee in June Primaries, Runoffs
COLUMBIA, SC (May 13, 2020) – Every voter in South Carolina is now qualified to vote absentee in the June Primaries and Runoffs. Governor McMaster today signed […]
Read MoreRequirements to Challenge a Ballot
Poll managers, any voter, and any qualified watcher may challenge the vote of a person who may be known or suspected not to be a qualified voter. […]
Read MoreMay 12, 2020
Postponed Elections Rescheduled for July 14
Postponed Elections Rescheduled for July 14 COLUMBIA, SC (May 12, 2020) – Governor McMaster on Friday announced the rescheduling of all elections that had been postponed due […]
Read MoreMay 4, 2020
One Week Remains to Get Registered for Statewide Primaries
Make Sure You Are Registered and Your Information is Current COLUMBIA, S.C. (May 4, 2020) – To help ensure voters are prepared for the June 9 Statewide […]
Read MoreApril 27, 2020
June 9 Primaries to be Held as Scheduled
Qualifying Voters Urged to Vote Absentee COLUMBIA, SC (April 27, 2020) – The June 9 Statewide Primaries and June 23 Runoffs are set to proceed as scheduled. […]
Read MoreMay 5 & May 12 Elections Postponed Due to Coronavirus
COLUMBIA, SC (April 27, 2020) – Governor McMaster today announced the postponement of elections scheduled for May 5 and May 12 (full list below). Affected elections will […]
Read MoreApril 21, 2020
2020 Statewide Primaries FAQs
Click here to download a printer-friendly version. Will the June Primaries and Runoffs be postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic? I am concerned about voting at my […]
Read MoreWill the June Primaries and Runoffs be postponed due to the coronavirus?
The June Primaries and Runoffs are scheduled to be held on June 9 and June 23, 2020. The SEC has no authority to postpone the primaries.
Read MoreMarch 26, 2020
Digitized Signatures on Petitions
“Digitized signatures” will be accepted for verification under certain conditions. A digitized signature is created using a touchscreen or similar device by which the signor uses his […]
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