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Photo ID Requirements - New for 2013
Beginning January 1, 2013, you will be asked to show one of the following Photo IDs at your polling place:
- S.C. Driver's License
- ID Card issued by S.C. Department of Motor Vehicles
- S.C. Voter Registration Card with Photo
- Federal Military ID
- U.S. Passport
U.S. House of Representatives District 1 Special Election
May 7, 2013 - Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester Counties
Important Dates
Noon, January 18 - Filing opens
Noon, January 28 - Filing closes
February 16 - Last day to register to vote in Primary
March 19 - Primary (if necessary)
April 2 - Primary Runoff (if necessary)
April 6 - Last day to register to vote in Special Election
May 7 - Special Election
2012 General Election Protests & Appeals
The following is a list of protests and appeals filed with the State Election Commission for the 2012 General Election. Protests for countywide and less-than-countywide offices are filed with the appropriate county election commission. Protests heard by county election commissions may be appealed to the State Election Commission.
The SEC will hear protests and appeals at 2221 Devine Street, Suite 101, Columbia, SC, 29205, unless noted otherwise.
State House District 17 Special Election
March 12, 2013 - Greenville County
Important Dates
January 22 - Primary
February 5 - Primary Runoff (if necessary)
February 9 - Voter registration deadline for Special Election
March 12 - Special Election
Candidates
SEC Certifies Remaining 2012 General Election Results
COLUMBIA, S.C. (November 19, 2012) - The State Election Commission (SEC) today certified the results of the following offices in the 2012 General Election:
SEC Sets Delayed Certification for November 19
COLUMBIA, S.C. (November 16, 2012) - The State Election Commission (SEC) has received certified results from the Richland County Election Commission and will certify the results for the following offices at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 19, following an audit conducted by SEC staff:
SEC Certifies Partial Results of 2012 General Election
COLUMBIA, S.C. (November 14, 2012) - The State Election Commission (SEC) today certified partial results of the 2012 General Election. No results were certified for any offices appearing on Richland County ballots.
SEC Expects Turnout to Approach Record
COLUMBIA, S.C. (November 6, 2012) - South Carolina voters turned out today in large numbers across the state. Initial reports from precincts indicate voter turnout is likely to be on-par with the record-breaking 2008 General Election.
2012 General Election Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What candidates and/or offices are on the ballot today?
A. The candidates and offices on a particular ballot will differ depending on the county and districts in which you reside. To find out what candidates will appear on ballots in your county visit www.scVOTES.org and click "General Election Candidates by County," or call your county election commission. If you don't know your districts, use the "Check Your Voter Registration" feature to find your districts first.
Q. Where do I vote?
A. At the polling place in your precinct. Your precinct and polling place are listed on your voter registration card. To ensure your polling place hasn't changed since your card was issued, check your voter registration by visiting www.scVOTES.org and clicking "Check Your Voter Registration." This feature will allow you to pull up a map from your house to your polling place.
Q. What hours will the polls be open?
A. Polling places are open 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Anyone in line at 7:00 p.m. will be allowed to vote.
