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The mission of the State Election Commission is to ensure every eligible citizen has the opportunity to register to vote and participate in fair and impartial elections with the assurance that every vote will count!

Facts About Voter Registration in South Carolina

Voter registration rules vary by state, so the SEC wants to ensure that voters know the facts about registering to vote in South Carolina.

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Candidate Filing for Partisan Candidates Now Closed

The 2024 candidate filing period closed noon, April 1. See who filed, view filing documents, and download candidate data.

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Election Integrity In South Carolina

Download our updated resource for an overview of the processes and procedures implemented to keep elections in South Carolina accurate, secure, accessible, and credible.

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April 30, 2024

Statement from SEC on Addressing Recent Concerns Over Non-U.S. Citizens Registering to Vote in South Carolina

Not on Our Watch COLUMBIA, SC (April 30, 2024) – The South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) has received several questions and concerns about non-U.S. citizens registering […]

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April 2, 2024

Hand Count Audit Notice for House District 109 Special Election

April 2, 2024 On April 2, 2024, one state-level election was held: House District 109 Special Election. This election impacted voters in 11 Charleston County precincts and […]

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