South Carolina Election Administration
Chief Election Official(s): State Elections Commission (View Website)Election/Appointment Process: Appointed by the Governor
Responsibilities:
- Prescribes voter registration forms
- Determines ballot eligibility of parties
- Approves new voting systems/ devices
- Prepares election calendar
- Canvasses election returns
- Handles state recounts
Election/Appointment Process:
Responsibilities:
- Approves new voting systems/ devices
- Advertises statewide ballot questions
Current Official(s):Marci Andino, Executive Director; John H. Hudgens, III, Chairman, Cynthia M. Bensch, Tracey C. Green, Pamella B. Pinson, Edward K. Pritchard, Jr.
Public Office Experience:
Reelection/Reappointment Date: Pritchard: 2008; Bensch, Green, Hudgens, and Pinson 2010
Primary Date: June 13th, 2006
Contact Information:
State Election Commission
P.O. Box 5987
Columbia, SC 29250-5987
Main Number: (803) 734-9060
Fax: (803) 734-9366
[email protected]
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