August 30, 2016 - Lexington & Richland Counties
This special filing period and special primary are being held pursuant to S.C. Code of Laws Section 7-11-55 after the withdrawal of the Democratic nominee for State Senate District 20. This special filing period is limited by law to only candidates seeking the Democratic Party's nomination since the withdrawn candidate was not unopposed. The nominee resulting from this process will be a candidate on the November 8, 2016 General Election ballot.
Important Dates & Deadlines
June 18 - Voter Registration Deadline for Primary (if necessary)
Noon, August 9 - Filing Opens
Noon, August 16 - Filing Closes
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August 30 - Primary (if necessary)
September 13 - Primary Runoff (if necessary)
November 8 - General Election
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