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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. […]
Read MoreAugust 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 (if necessary) Voter registration […]
Read MoreAugust 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 (if necessary) Voter registration […]
Read MoreState House District 21 Special Election
Important Dates and Deadlines Candidate Filing Filing opens: Noon, Friday, August 29, 2025 Filing closes: Noon, Saturday, September 6, 2025 Find candidates (available soon) Primary (if necessary) […]
Read MoreAugust 11, 2025
State Senate District 12 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 (if necessary) Voter registration […]
Read MoreJuly 8, 2025
SEC Successfully Completes Statewide Voter Registration Check
An Important Step in Maintaining the Accuracy and Integrity of Elections COLUMBIA, SC (July 8, 2025) – The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) has successfully completed […]
Read MoreJune 3, 2025
Hand-Count Audit Notice for State House District 50 Special Election
On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, a special general election was held, impacting three counties: Kershaw, Lee, Sumter. This election impacted voters in 7 Kershaw County precincts, 22 […]
Read MoreMay 20, 2025
South Carolina Election Commission Strengthens Citizen-Only Voting Enforcement with New Federal Verification Tools
COLUMBIA, S.C. (May 20, 2025) – Following the 2024 voter-approved amendment to the South Carolina Constitution affirming that only U.S. citizens may vote, the South Carolina State […]
Read MoreApril 17, 2025
South Carolina State Election Commission Honored with Two National Clearie Awards
COLUMBIA, S.C. (April 17) — The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) is proud to announce it has received two national Clearinghouse Awards, commonly known as “Clearies,” […]
Read MoreApril 7, 2025
SEC Sends Notice to Voters: Verify Your Information for the Next Election
COLUMBIA, SC (April 7, 2025) – In an ongoing effort to maintain the integrity of South Carolina’s statewide voter registration list, the South Carolina State Election Commission […]
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