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South Carolina Election Commission Press Releases

16 Press Releases
  • Published on July 21, 2026 - 03:16 GMT

    SEC Reaches Agreement with DOJ on UOCAVA Compliance for Special Republican Primary

    Columbia, SC (July 20, 2026)-The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) has reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding the August 11, 2026, Special Republican Primary for U.S. Senate. This agreement helps ensure every …

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  • Published on July 16, 2026 - 01:48 GMT

    SEC Addresses Ballot Question

    Agency Confirms Position that Candidates Could Appear on General Election Ballots for Multiple Offices The SEC has been made aware of previous media coverage that referred generally to a statement attributed to the SEC regarding section 7-11-10(B) of the …

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  • Published on July 15, 2026 - 17:25 GMT

    Statement from the South Carolina State Election Commission

    The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) has completed its review of South Carolina election law regarding voter eligibility for the August 11 Special Republican Primary. Based on that review, voters who participated in the June Democratic …

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  • Published on July 13, 2026 - 22:10 GMT

    U.S. Senate Special Republican Party Filing & Primary

    COLUMBIA, S.C. (July 13, 2026)- This special filing period and special primary are being held pursuant to S.C. Code of Laws Section 7-11-55 after the death of the Republican Party nominee for U.S. Senate. Because this candidate had opposition in the …

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  • Published on July 9, 2026 - 09:11 GMT

    Senate District 15 Special Election

    November 3, 2026 – York County Important Dates and Deadlines Candidate Filing Filing opens: Noon, Friday, July I0, 2026. Filing closes: Noon, Saturday, July I8, 2026. Filing Fee: $208.00 Filing Locations: South Carolina State Election Commission 1122 Lady …

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  • Published on June 24, 2026 - 03:13 GMT

    Hand-Count Audit Notice for June Statewide Primary Runoff

    On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, the June Primary Election was held, impacting 46 counties. The following is a list of the randomly selected early voting centers, precincts, and contests that will be audited by county offices. For the date and time of these …

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  • Published on June 9, 2026 - 23:17 GMT

    Hand-Count Audit Notice for June 9 Statewide Primary

    COLUMBIA, S.C.- On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, the June Primary Election was held, impacting all 46 counties. The following is a list of the randomly selected early voting centers, precincts, and contests that will be audited by county offices. For the date and …

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  • Published on June 5, 2026 - 21:04 GMT

    Record Breaking Early Voting Period Ends, Election Day Set to Open June 9

    COLUMBIA, S.C. (June 5, 2026)- The South Carolina Election Commission reports a record-breaking early voting period, with more than 318,600 ballots cast statewide. As voters prepare for Election Day on June 9, the SEC is reminding voters of several …

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  • Published on May 22, 2026 - 15:20 GMT

    Early Voting Kicks Off on May 26 for June Primaries

    COLUMBIA, S.C. (May 22, 2026) – The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) is reminding voters that they don’t have to wait until Election Day, Tuesday, June 9, to cast their vote. Voters can make their voices heard as early as next week, during …

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  • Published on May 8, 2026 - 16:18 GMT

    Deadline Approaching: Register Now for June 9 Statewide Primaries

    COLUMBIA, S.C. (May 8, 2026)- With voter registration deadlines quickly approaching, the South Carolina Election Commission is encouraging eligible residents to register or update their voter information now to ensure they can participate in the Statewide …

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  • Published on May 5, 2026 - 19:00 GMT

    South Carolina Calls on Residents to Serve This Election Season

    Poll Workers Needed Statewide for June 9 Primary Election COLUMBIA, S.C. (May 5, 2026) – The South Carolina Election Commission (SEC), working alongside county election offices, is urging residents across the state to serve as poll workers for the June 9 …

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  • Published on April 28, 2026 - 19:42 GMT

    State Election Commission signs agreement with US Department of Justice

    COLUMBIA, S.C. (April 28, 2026) - Today, the State of South Carolina, through the SC State Election Commission has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the purpose of sharing of the State’s voter registration list with the U.S. Department …

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  • Published on April 21, 2026 - 20:32 GMT

    South Carolina Senate Confirms Conway Belangia as State Election Commission Executive Director

    COLUMBIA, S.C. (April 21, 2026) - The South Carolina Senate has confirmed Interim Director Conway Belangia as the next Executive Director of the South Carolina Election Commission following several hearings held earlier this month. Belangia brings more …

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  • Published on March 25, 2026 - 19:39 GMT

    South Carolina State Election Commission Selects Conway Belangia as Next Executive Director

    COLUMBIA, S.C. (March 25, 2026) – The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) voted 4-0 on Wednesday after a special called meeting to appoint Conway Belangia as the agency’s next Executive Director. Before his appointment, Belangia served as the …

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  • Published on March 13, 2026 - 14:18 GMT

    Partisan Candidate Filing for Statewide Primaries Opens March 16

    COLUMBIA, SC (March 13, 2026)- The 2026 partisan candidate filing period opens at noon on Monday March 16 and closes at noon on Monday March 30. All partisan candidates must file during this period in order to appear on the ballot.   Filing Locations …

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  • Published on January 7, 2026 - 00:15 GMT

    Hand-Count Audit Notice for House District 98 Special Election

    On January 6, 2026, one state-level election was held: House District 98 Special Election. This election impacted voters in 22 Dorchester County precincts. There was only one early voting center for this election, which is required to be audited. …

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