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March 15, 2024

Candidate Filing Period Opens Saturday, March 16

COLUMBIA, SC (March 15, 2024) – The 2024 candidate filing period opens noon, Saturday, March 16, and closes noon, Monday, April 1. Any candidate seeking a political […]

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February 26, 2024

The State Election Commission Reports Successful Presidential Primaries

COLUMBIA, S.C. (February 26, 2024) – The State Election Commission (SEC) would like to express its sincere gratitude to all the voters, poll workers, and election officials […]

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February 24, 2024

Hand-Count Audit Notice for 2024 Republican Presidential Primary 

On Saturday, February 24, 2024, the Republican Presidential Preference Primary was held, impacting all 46 counties. The office of President and three advisory questions comprised the four […]

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February 23, 2024

Election Day Reminders for Upcoming Republican Presidential Primary

COLUMBIA, SC (February 23, 2024) – With the early voting period for the Republican Presidential Primary now behind us, the State Election Commission wants to emphasize some […]

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February 15, 2024

No Early Voting on Monday, February 19 during Republican Presidential Primaries for Presidents' Day; Early Voting Wraps Up Thursday, February 22

COLUMBIA, SC (February 15, 2024) – As we approach Presidents’ Day Weekend, the State Election Commission wants to remind everyone of the remaining dates to vote early […]

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February 8, 2024

Vote Early or Absentee in the 2024 Republican Presidential Primary

COLUMBIA, SC (February 8, 2024) – With the Republican Presidential Primary right around the corner, the State Election Commission is urging eligible voters who did not participate […]

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February 3, 2024

Hand-Count Audit Notice for 2024 Democratic Presidential Primary 

On Saturday, February 3, 2024, the Democratic Presidential Preference Primary was held, impacting all 46 counties. For this election, there is only one contest on the ballot […]

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February 1, 2024

Final Reminders for Democratic Presidential Primary

COLUMBIA, S.C. (February 1, 2024) – As the early voting period for the Democratic Presidential Primary is ending soon, the State Election Commission wants to highlight a […]

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January 30, 2024

Hand-Count Audit Notice for State House 109

January 30, 2024 On January 30, 2024, one state-level election was held: House District 109 Special Primary. This election impacted voters in 11 Charleston County precincts and […]

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January 24, 2024

Deadline to Register for Republican Presidential Primary is January 25

COLUMBIA, S.C. (January 24, 2024) – The State Election Commission is reminding voters that the registration deadline for the Republican Presidential Primary is right around the corner. Voters […]

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