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November 7, 2025

South Carolina State Election Commission Thanks Voters, Poll Workers, and Election Officials for a Successful Municipal Election Day

COLUMBIA, S.C. (November 7, 2025) – The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) celebrated another successful Municipal Election Day in the Palmetto State this week – thanking […]

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November 4, 2025

Hand-Count Audit Notice for State House District 21 Special Runoff, State House District 88 Special Runoff, and State House District 98 Special Primary

On November 4, 2025, three state-level elections were held: State House District 21 Special Runoff, State House District 88 Special Runoff, and StateHouse District 98 Special Primary. […]

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October 30, 2025

Municipal Election Day Quickly Approaching: Key Reminders for Voters

COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 30, 2025)- As early voting for South Carolina’s municipal elections wraps up, the S.C. State Election Commission (SEC) encourages voters who are registered within […]

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October 21, 2025

Hand-Count Audit Notice for State Senate District 12, State House District 21, and State House District 88 Special Primaries

October 21, 2025 On October 21, 2025, three state-level elections were held: State Senate District 12 Special Primary, State House District 21 Special Primary, and State House […]

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October 16, 2025

Early Voting Set to Begin on October 20 for Municipal Election Day

COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 16, 2025) – The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) reminds voters that the early voting period for Municipal Election Day is quickly approaching. […]

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October 2, 2025

Your Vote Matters. Register Now for Municipal Election Day.

Register by October 5 to vote in local elections on November 4 in participating municipalities. COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 2, 2025) – The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) is […]

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October 1, 2025

SEC Statement on Court Ruling and DOJ Voter Data Request 

COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 1, 2025) – The following statement is attributable to Interim Director Jenny Wooten: The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) appreciates today’s ruling by the […]

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September 15, 2025

Get Registered. Vote Local. SEC Marks National Voter Registration Day on September 16

COLUMBIA, SC (September 15, 2025) – The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) is joining election officials nationwide to celebrate National Voter Registration Day on September 16. […]

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August 20, 2025

State House District 98 Special Election

Important Dates and Deadlines Candidate Filing Filing opens: Noon, Friday, September 5, 2025 Filing closes: Noon, Saturday, September 13, 2025 Find candidates Primary Voter registration deadline: Sunday, […]

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August 13, 2025

State House District 88 Special Election

Important Dates and Deadlines Candidate Filing Filing opens: Noon, Friday, August 29, 2025 Filing closes: Noon, Saturday, September 6, 2025 Find candidates Primary Voter registration deadline: Sunday, […]

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