November 6, 2018 - Lexington and Richland Counties
Important Dates & Deadlines
Noon, Friday, June 22 - Filing Opens
Noon, Saturday, June 30 - Filing Closes
Current Filed Candidates:
November 6, 2018 - Lexington and Richland Counties
Important Dates & Deadlines
Noon, Friday, June 22 - Filing Opens
Noon, Saturday, June 30 - Filing Closes
Current Filed Candidates:
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Q. What candidates and/or offices are on the ballot today?
A. The candidates and offices on a particular ballot will differ depending on the county and districts in which you reside and the primary in which you’re voting (Democratic or Republican). To see the candidates that will appear on your ballot, visit scVOTES.org and click “Get My Sample Ballot” in the mySCVOTES section of the homepage.
Q. Where do I vote?
A. At the polling place in your precinct. Your precinct and polling place are listed on your voter registration card. However, it’s possible your polling place may have changed since the card was issued. To be sure of the location of your polling place:
The following nonbinding advisory questions will appear on ballots in the 2018 Statewide Primaries. Voters will see only the questions for the party's primary in which they are voting. Primary advisory questions are developed and certified to be placed on ballots by the political parties. These questions are advisory in nature only and have no binding effect.
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COLUMBIA, SC (May 23, 2018) – Absentee voting for the Statewide Primaries is underway at county elections offices throughout the state. As of today, nearly 15,000 absentee ballots have been issued statewide. Voters who are age 65 and older, who will be on vacation, or who can’t go to the polls due to their job are all qualified to vote absentee. If you meet one of these or any of the other qualifying reasons, you can vote early by absentee ballot. The State Election Commission wants you to know how to vote absentee and the deadlines for doing so.
Two Ways to Vote Absentee:
In Person – Visit your county elections office, complete an application, and cast your ballot. You may vote absentee in person up until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 11.
By Mail – Voters should consider U.S. Postal Service transit times in choosing to vote absentee by mail. First class mail may take 2-5 days to arrive at its destination.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (May 9, 2018) – To help ensure voters are prepared for the June 12 Statewide Primaries and June 26 Primary Runoffs, the State Election Commission wants to remind South Carolinians of the fast-approaching voter registration deadline.
TO VOTE IN THE 2018 STATEWIDE PRIMARIES AND RUNOFFS, YOU MUST BE REGISTERED BY SUNDAY, MAY 13.
Anyone not currently registered to vote in their county of residence must register by the deadline, including those in the following categories:
If you are not sure whether you are registered to vote or whether your registration is current, visit scvotes.org and click “Check My Registration.”
Voters have various options to register before the deadline:
May 1, 2018 - Lexington County
OFFICIAL RESULTS
Candidate | Total | Percent |
Chris Wooten, Republican WINNER | 506 | 88.0% |
Write-ins | 69 | 12.0% |
Important Dates & Deadlines
Noon, Friday, December 29 - Filing Opens
Noon, Saturday, January 6 - Filing Closes
Click Here for Candidate Tracking - Get candidate names and information (available after filing opens).
January 28 - Voter Registration Deadline for Primary
February 27 - Primary
March 13 - Primary Runoff
Governor Henry McMaster Declares May 2018 as Voter Education Month in South Carolina
SEC Urges Voters to be Ready to Vote in the June Primaries
COLUMBIA, SC (April 30, 2018) - State and local voter registration and elections officials are using the month of May to encourage voters to prepare for the Statewide Primaries on June 12 and the Primary Runoffs on June 26.
"During the month of May, election officials across the State of South Carolina are focused on encouraging voters to register to vote or update their addresses, educating voters on what they need to bring with them to the polls, and helping voters learn more about what offices and candidates will be on their ballot before they get to the voting booth," said Marci Andino, Executive Director of the S.C. State Election Commission. "There are more than 3.2 million registered voters in South Carolina, however, there are an additional estimated 500,000 citizens who are eligible but not registered.”
March 13, 2018 - Lexington County
OFFICIAL RESULTS
Candidate | Total | Percent |
Anne Marie Eckstorm Green | 1,321 | 44.4% |
Chris Wooten WINNER | 1,655 | 55.6% |
2018 General Elections FAQs - Frequently asked questions related to the 2018 General Election.
Get Your Sample Ballot - Find out what offices and candidates will be on your ballot
2018 Constitutional Amendment Question and Explanation
Securing South Carolina Elections - Read about what is being done to secure SC election infrastructure
What Voters Need to Know About Photo ID - Get details on SC's Photo ID Law
2018 Election Calendar - Important dates and deadlines
February 27, 2018 - Lexington County
OFFICIAL RESULTS
Candidate | Total | Percent |
Joel Deason | 629 | 18.9% |
Anne Marie Eckstorm Green RUNOFF | 761 | 22.9% |
Alan Ray | 29 | 0.9% |
Michael Weaver | 496 | 14.9% |
Chris Wooten RUNOFF | 1,410 | 42.4% |
January 16, 2018 - Berkeley and Charleston Counties
OFFICIAL RESULTS
Candidate | Berkeley | Charleston | Total | Percent |
Cindy Boatwright, Democratic | 900 | 687 | 1,587 | 43.3% |
Nancy Mace, Republican WINNER | 1,434 | 637 | 2,071 | 56.5% |
Write-in | 7 | 1 | 8 | 0.2% |
Republican Primary Runoff Results
Important Dates & Deadlines
Noon, Friday, September 15 - Filing Opens
Noon, Saturday, September 23 - Filing Closes
January 16, 2018 - Greenville County
OFFICIAL RESULTS
Candidate | Total | Percent |
Ashley Trantham, Republican WINNER | 335 | 97.4% |
Write-in | 9 | 2.6% |
Important Dates & Deadlines
Noon, Friday, September 15 - Filing Opens
Noon, Saturday, September 23 - Filing Closes
Click Here for Candidate Tracking - Get candidate names and information (available after filing opens).
October 15 - Voter Registration Deadline for Primary
November 14 - Primary
November 28 - Primary Runoff
December 17 - Voter Registration Deadline for Special Election
January 16 - Special Election
Candidate Filing Information
January 2, 2018 - Horry County
OFFICIAL RESULTS
Candidate | Total | Percent |
Tim McGinnis, Republican WINNER | 299 | 97.7% |
Write-in | 7 | 2.3% |
Important Dates & Deadlines
Noon, Friday, August 25 - Filing Opens
Noon, Saturday, September 2 - Filing Closes
Click Here for Candidate Tracking - Get candidate names and information (available after filing opens).
September 24 - Voter Registration Deadline for Primary
October 24 - Primary
November 7 - Primary Runoff
December 3 - Voter Registration Deadline for Special Election
January 2 - Special Election
Candidate Filing Information
November 28, 2017 - Berkeley and Charleston Counties
OFFICIAL RESULTS
Candidate | Berkeley | Charleston | Total | Percent |
Nancy Mace WINNER | 1,235 | 460 | 1,695 | 62.6% |
Mark Smith | 478 | 534 | 1,012 | 37.4% |
November 14, 2017 - Berkeley and Charleston Counties
OFFICIAL RESULTS
Candidate | Berkeley | Charleston | Total | Percent |
Jarrod Brooks | 184 | 44 | 228 | 8.8% |
Nancy Mace RUNOFF | 930 | 360 | 1,290 | 49.5% |
Shawn Pinkston | 304 | 69 | 373 | 14.3% |
Mark Smith RUNOFF | 290 | 424 | 714 | 27.4% |