April 25, 2017 - Anderson County
UNOFFICIAL RESULTS
| CANDIDATE | TOTAL | PERCENT |
| Carol Burdette | 4,082 | 45.6% |
| Richard Cash WINNER | 4,869 | 54.4% |
April 11, 2017 - Aiken County
OFFICIAL RESULTS
| CANDIDATE | TOTAL | PERCENT |
| Jeff Waters | 165 | 16.3% |
| Ronnie Young WINNER | 848 | 83.7% |
April 11, 2017 - Anderson County
OFFICIAL RESULTS
June 20, 2017 - York County
Important Dates & Deadlines
Noon, Friday, March 3 - Filing Opens
Noon, Monday, March 13 - Filing Closes
Click Here for Candidate Tracking - Get candidate names and information (available after filing opens).
April 2 - Voter Registration Deadline for Primary
May 2 - Primary
May 16 - Primary Runoff
May 21 - Voter Registration Deadline for Special Election
June 20 - Special Election
Candidate Filing Information
June 20, 2017 - Richland and Sumter Counties
Important Dates & Deadlines
Noon, Friday, March 3 - Filing Opens
Noon, Monday, March 13 - Filing Closes
Click Here for Candidate Tracking - Get candidate names and information (available after filing opens).
April 2 - Voter Registration Deadline for Primary
May 2 - Primary
May 16 - Primary Runoff
May 21 - Voter Registration Deadline for Special Election
June 20 - Special Election
Candidate Filing Information
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Q. I need to vote absentee. Can I still do that? What is the deadline to return my absentee ballot? Should I return my absentee ballot by mail?
Absentee Voting Up more than 20% over 2012
COLUMBIA, SC (October 26, 2016) - The S.C. State Election Commission wants to make sure voters who need to vote absentee by mail return their applications as soon as possible to ensure they are able to return their ballots prior to the election day deadline.
According to the U.S. Postal Service, the transit time for first class mail is a minimum of two days and can be as many as five days. Voters should be aware of these transit times when voting absentee by mail.
What this means for voters:
COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 21, 2016) - County voter registration and election offices throughout the state will be open additional hours for in-person absentee voting, and some counties are opening satellite offices to give absentee voters more in-person absentee voting options leading up to the 2016 General Election.
Statewide In-Person Absentee Hours and Locations
Regular Hours: In-person absentee voting is available during regular business hours at all county voter registration and elections offices. In-person absentee voting ends at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 7.
Saturday, November 5, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: Some county voter registration and elections offices will be open for in-person absentee voting.
Click here to find your county board of voter registration and elections office.
County Satellite Absentee Locations and Additional Hours
The following satellite locations and hours are in addition to the locations and hours listed above.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 10, 2016) - The S.C. State Election Commission wants to remind voters that they still have one last opportunity to get registered to vote before the 2016 General Election. Anyone who mails their voter registration application by Tuesday, October 11, and is otherwise qualified, will be eligible to vote on November 8.
While there is still an opportunity to register to vote by mail, deadlines have passed to register online, by fax or email, and in-person.
Anyone who still needs to register should:
Mailing addresses for county boards of voter registration and elections can be found at scVOTES.org. Direct link: http://www.scvotes.org/how_to_register_absentee_voting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 6, 2016) - All South Carolina voters will now have more time to return voter registration applications for the 2016 General Election. This will provide additional opportunity for citizens to register who are affected by voter registration office and post office closures related to Hurricane Matthew. Post offices are also closed on Monday, October 10 due to a federal holiday.
The following deadlines apply to all South Carolina voters:
Registration by Mail: Any voter registration by mail application that is postmarked Tuesday, October 11 will be accepted.
Online Voter Registration: Any online voter registration application submitted by Sunday, October 9 will be accepted (application must be submitted by 11:59 p.m., October 9).
Applications submitted by fax or email: Any faxed or emailed application received by county voter registration offices by Sunday, October 9 will be accepted (application must be received by 11:59 p.m., October 9).
Hurricane Forces Closure of Midlands, Coastal County Election Offices
COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 4, 2016) - To help ensure voters are prepared for the November 8 General Election, the State Election Commission wants to remind everyone of the upcoming voter registration deadline. Also, citizens along South Carolina's coast need to make sure they are registered now in advance of the approaching storm and impending deadline.
TO VOTE IN THE 2016 GENERAL ELECTION, YOU MUST BE REGISTERED BY OCTOBER 8.
While Hurricane Matthew has forced 26 county offices to close (complete list below), voters still have various options to register before the deadline:
Governor Nikki Haley declares September 2016 as Voter Education Month
COLUMBIA, SC (September 21, 2016) - State and local voter registration and elections officials are using the month of September to encourage voters to prepare for the November 8 General Election.
"During the month of September, election officials across the State of South Carolina are focused on encouraging voters to register to vote or update their addresses, educating voters on what they need to bring with them to the polls, and helping voters learn more about what offices and candidates will be on their ballot before they get to the voting booth," said Marci Andino, Executive Director, S.C. State Election Commission.
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
Click Here for Candidate Tracking - Get candidate names and documents
August 30 - Primary (if necessary)
September 13 - Primary Runoff (if necessary)
November 8 - General Election
Candidate Filing Information
July 19, 2016 - Berkeley County
OFFICIAL RESULTS
| Candidate | Berkeley | PERCENT |
| Sylleste Davis WINNER | 1,008 | 73.1% |
| Robbie Metts | 371 | 26.9% |
This special primary was held pursuant to S.C. Code of Laws Section 7-11-55 after the withdrawal of the unopposed Republican nominee for State House of Representatives District 100. The special filing period was open to candidates of all certified political parties. Nominees resulting from this special filing and primary will be candidates on the November 8, 2016 General Election ballot.
Click here for more information on this special filing period.