5. SPECIAL ELECTIONS ...... 10 5.1 STATE SENATE DISTRICT 46 (BEAUFORT)...... 10 5.1.1 REPUBLICAN PRIMARY – May 1, 2007 ...... 10 5.1.2 REPUBLICAN PRIMARY RUNOFF – May 15, 2007 ...... 10 5.1.3 SPECIAL ELECTION – June 19, 2007...... 10 5.2 STATE SENATE DISTRICT 44 (BERKELEY) ...... 11 5.2.1 REPUBLICAN PRIMARY – June 19, 2007 ...... 11 5.2.2 REPUBLICAN PRIMARY RUNOFF – July 3, 2007...... 11 5.2.3 SPECIAL ELECTION – August 7, 2007 ...... 11 5.3 STATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 124 (BEAUFORT) ...... 12 5.3.1 REPUBLICAN PRIMARY – September 4, 2007...... 12 5.3.2 REPUBLICAN PRIMARY RUNOFF – September 18, 2007...... 12 5.3.3 SPECIAL ELECTION – October 23, 2007...... 12 5.4 STATE SENATE DISTRICT 25 (AIKEN, EDGEFIELD, MCCORMICK & SALUDA) ...... 13 5.4.1 REPUBLICAN PRIMARY – September 18, 2007...... 13 5.4.2 REPUBLICAN PRIMARY RUNOFF – October 2, 2007 ...... 13 5.4.3 SPECIAL ELECTION – November 6, 2007...... 13 5.5 STATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 94 (CHARLESTON & DORCHESTER)..14 5.5.1 REPUBLICAN PRIMARY – October 16, 2007 ...... 14 5.5.2 REPUBLICAN PRIMARY RUNOFF – October 30, 2007 ...... 14 5.5.3 SPECIAL ELECTION – December 4, 2007...... 14 5.6 STATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 92 (BERKELEY)...... 15 5.6.1 REPUBLICAN PRIMARY – February 5, 2008...... 15 5.6.2 SPECIAL ELECTION – March 25, 2008 ...... 15

6. REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY – JANUARY 19, 2008 – VOTER PARTICIPATION STATISTICS ...... 16

7. REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY – JANUARY 19, 2008 – RESULTS...... 19

8. DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY – JANUARY 26, 2008 – VOTER PARTICIPATION STATISTICS ...... 21

9. DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY – JANUARY 26, 2008 – RESULTS...... 24

10. STATE REPUBLICAN PRIMARY – JUNE 10, 2008 – VOTER PARTICIPATION STATISTICS ...... 26

11. STATE REPUBLICAN PRIMARY – JUNE 10, 2008 – RESULTS ...... 29

2 12. STATE DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY – JUNE 10, 2008 – VOTER PARTICIPATION STATISTICS ...... 39

13. STATE DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY – JUNE 10, 2008 – RESULTS ...... 42

14. GENERAL ELECTION – NOVEMBER 4, 2008 – VOTER PARTICIPATION STATISTICS ...... 52

15. GENERAL ELECTION – NOVEMBER 4, 2008 – RESULTS ...... 55

16. GENERAL ELECTION – NOVEMBER 4, 2008 – STRAIGHT PARTY VOTING STATISTICS ...... 90

17. STATE ELECTION COMMISSION MINUTES – JANUARY 1, 2007 – DECEMBER 31, 2008 ...... 93

18. STATE BOARD OF CANVASSERS MINUTES & ORDERS– JANUARY 1, 2007 – DECEMBER 31, 2008...... 144

19. VOTER REGISTRATION STATISTICS (1956-2008) ...... 216

NOTE: Precinct-level general election results for statewide and local offices are available at www.scvotes.org.

3 1. Commissioners and Staff

COMMISSIONERS

John H. Hudgens, III, Chairman Cynthia M. Bensch Tracey C. Green Pamella B. Pinson Thomas Waring

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Marci Andino

DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Donna Royson

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

Janet Reynolds, Director Cindy Peel Ken Pike Liz Simmons Jackie Witherspoon

VOTER SERVICES

Donna Royson, Director Sheack Abraham Scott Christmas Rose Glenn Cheryl Goodwin Alan Helms Brian Leach Barbara Pagoota Cecil Postell

PUBLIC INFORMATION AND TRAINING

Garry Baum, Director Heather Sherman Chris Whitmire

4 2. County Election Commission Directory

ABBEVILLE AIKEN ALLENDALE

102 Court Square 916 Vaucluse Road 426 Mulberry Street, Unit A Post Office Box 417 Post Office Box 3127 (29802) Allendale SC 29810 Abbeville SC 29620 Aiken SC 29801 (803) 584-4178 Fax 584-8147 (864) 366-5312, Ext 108 (803) 642-1528 Fax 642-2029 Dorothy J. Willis Fax 366-5797 Stuart Bedenbaugh Lynne West ANDERSON BAMBERG BARNWELL

107 S. Main St., Room 101 (UPS) Courthouse, 2959 Main Hwy. Barnwell Co. Agricultural Building Anderson SC 29624 Post Office Box 947 34 Pechman Street Post Office Box 8002 (29622) Bamberg SC 29003 Barnwell, SC 29812 (864) 260-4149 Fax 260-4203 (803) 245-3028 Fax 245-3027 (803) 541-1060 Fax 541-3683 Katy Smith Patti Jeffcoat Naomi DeFrenn BEAUFORT BERKELEY CALHOUN

15 John Galt Road Post Office Box 6122 102 Courthouse Drive, Suite 115 Post Office Drawer 1228 (29901) 6 Belt Drive St. Matthews SC 29135 Beaufort SC 29906-4290 Moncks Corner SC 29461 (803) 874-2929 Fax 874-2014 (843) 470-3753 Fax 524-0617 (843) 719-4056 Fax 719-4060 Thomasine “Tommi” Brice Agnes Garvin Wanda Farley CHARLESTON CHEROKEE CHESTER

4367 Headquarters Road 118 Administrative Drive 109 Ella Street Post Office Box 71419 (29415) Gaffney SC 29340 Post Office Box 580 North Charleston SC 29405-7402 (864) 487-2559 Fax 487-8536 Chester SC 29706 (843) 744-8683 Fax 974-6419 Suzanne Turner (803) 385-2562 Fax 581-2696 Marilyn Bowers James Earl Moore, Sr. CHESTERFIELD CLARENDON COLLETON

416 West Boulevard Post Office Box 396 115 A Benson Street Chesterfield, SC 29709 Clarendon County Judicial Center Post Office Box 97 (843) 623-2265 Fax 623-3196 102 S. Mill Street, Room 105 Walterboro, SC 29488 Lois M. Burr Manning, SC 29102 (843) 549-2842 Fax 549-2812 (803) 435-4254 Fax 435-8362 David K. Alford Bobbie Reaves DARLINGTON DILLON DORCHESTER

300 Russell Street, Room 107 Post Office Box 973 105 Franklin Court Darlington, SC 29532-3329 Dillon SC 29536 Summerville, SC 29485 (843) 398-4900 Fax 398-4907 (843) 774-7261 Fax 774-6551 (843) 563-0187 Fax 563-0281 Hoyt Campbell Carlyle Price Katherine Worthington EDGEFIELD FAIRFIELD FLORENCE

129 Courthouse Square, Suite 106 c/o Voter Registration Office 2685 South Irby Street, Room 41 Post Office Box 442 Post Office Drawer 60 Public Services Building Edgefield SC 29824 Winnsboro SC 29180 Florence SC 29505 (803) 637-4072 Fax 637-4134 (803) 635-6255 Fax 635-5095 (843) 665-2351 Fax 292-1613 Tricia Butler Debby Stidman Steven E. Love GEORGETOWN GREENVILLE GREENWOOD

303 North Hazard Street Greenville County Square Park Plaza Building, Suite 113 Georgetown SC 29440 301 University Ridge, Suite 1900 600 Monument Street, Box P-117 (843) 545-3341 Fax 545-3342 Greenville SC 29601 Greenwood SC 29646-2643 Donna Mahn (864) 467-7250 Fax 467-7256 (864) 942-8585 Fax 942-8566 Conway Belangia Connie Moody

5 HAMPTON HORRY JASPER

201 Jackson Avenue West c/o Voter Registration Office 1506 Grays Highway, Unit B Hampton, SC 29924 103 Elm Street Post Office Box 299 (803) 914-2134 Fax 914-2107 Conway SC 29526 Ridgeland, SC 29936-0299 Kelly Futch (843) 915-5440 Fax 915-6440 (843) 726-7709 Fax 726-7626 Sandy Martin Jeanine M. Bostick KERSHAW LANCASTER LAURENS

Registration/Elections County Administration Bldg. 200 Courthouse/Public Square 515 Walnut Street 101 North Main Street Post Office Box 769 Camden SC 29020 Post Office Box 1809 Laurens SC 29360 (803) 424-4016 Fax 425-7673 Lancaster SC 29721 (864) 984-4431 Fax 983-2529 Rosalind Watson (803) 285-2969 Fax 416-9357 Marcia Pye Cassie Stump LEE LEXINGTON MCCORMICK

101 Gregg Street 605 West Main Street, Suite 105 County Office Building Post Office Box 309 Lexington SC 29072 201 East Augusta Street, Suite 1 Bishopville SC 29010 (803) 785-8361 Fax 785-8390 Post Office Box 636 (803) 484-5341, Ext. 324 Dean Crepes McCormick SC 29835 Fax 484-4392 (864) 852-2089 Fax 852-2489 Lynn Fata Suffie Jennings MARION MARLBORO NEWBERRY

137 Airport Court, Suite E Administrative Building County Courthouse Mullins SC 29574 Post Office Box 502 1226 College Street (843) 423-8268 Fax 423-8267 Bennettsville SC 29512 Post Office Box 147 Teresa C. Moody (843) 479-5612 Fax 479-5639 Newberry SC 29108 Lori C. Davis (803) 321-2121 Fax 321-2122 Brenda Rogers OCONEE ORANGEBURG PICKENS

415 South Pine Street County Administrative Center 222 McDaniel Avenue B-9 Walhalla SC 29691 1437 Amelia Street Pickens SC 29671 (864) 638-4196 Fax 638-4197 Post Office Box 9000 (864) 898-5949 Fax 898-5637 Joy Brooks Orangeburg SC 29116 Rodney Allen (803) 533-6213 Fax 533-6215 Howard Jackson RICHLAND SALUDA SPARTANBURG

2020 Hampton Street County Courthouse Human Resource Center-Evans Bldg. Post Office Box 192 111 Law Range 142 South Dean Street Columbia SC 29202 Saluda SC 29138 Post Office Box 1287 (803) 576-2200 Fax 576-2205 (864) 445-4500, 2200 Spartanburg SC 29304 Mike Cinnamon Fax 445-9187 (864) 596-2549 Fax 596-2958 Frances Jaynes Vacant SUMTER UNION WILLIAMSBURG

County Courthouse, Room 114 320 East Main Street 203-B Brooks Street 141 North Main Street Union SC 29379 Kingstree, SC 29556 Sumter SC 29150 (864) 429-1616 Fax 427-7851 (843) 355-2181 Fax 354-3534 (803) 436-2313 Fax 436-2405 Helen Belk Priscilla Cooper Patricia Jefferson YORK

E. C. Black Building 13 South Congress Street York, SC 29745 (803) 684-1242 Fax 684-7801 Wanda Hemphill

6 3. County Voter Registration Directory ABBEVILLE AIKEN ALLENDALE

107 S. Main St., Room 101 (UPS) Courthouse, 2959 Main Hwy. Barnwell Co. Agricultural Building Anderson SC 29624 Post Office Box 947 34 Pechman Street Post Office Box 8002 (29622) Bamberg SC 29003 Barnwell SC 29812 (864) 260-4149 Fax 260-4203 (803) 245-3028 Fax 245-3027 (803) 541-1060 Fax 541-3683 Katy Smith Patti Jeffcoat Naomi DeFrenn BEAUFORT BERKELEY CALHOUN

15 John Galt Road PO Box 6122 102 Courthouse Drive, Suite 115 Post Office Drawer 1228 (29901) 6 Belt Drive St. Matthews SC 29135 Beaufort SC 29906-4290 Moncks Corner SC 29461 (803) 874-2929 Fax 874-2014 (843) 470-3753 Fax 524-0617 (843) 719-4056 Fax 719-4060 Thomasine “Tommi” Brice Agnes Garvin Wanda Farley CHARLESTON CHEROKEE CHESTER

4367 Headquarters Road 1434 N Limestone Street 109 Ella Street Post Office Box 71419 (29415) Gaffney SC 29340 Post Office Box 580 North Charleston, SC 29405-7402 (864) 487-2563 Fax 902-1127 Chester, SC 29706 (843) 744-8683 Fax 974-6419 Catie Allison (803) 385-2562 Fax 581-2696 Marilyn Bowers James Earl Moore, Sr. CHESTERFIELD CLARENDON COLLETON

416 West Boulevard 3 East Keitt Street, Rm 101 115 A Benson Street Chesterfield, SC 29709 Post Office Box 548 Post Office Box 97 (843) 623-2265 Fax 623-3196 Manning, SC 29102 Walterboro, SC 29488 Lois M. Burr (803) 435-8215 Fax 435-9074 (843) 549-2842 Fax 549-2812 Shirley Black-Oliver David K. Alford DARLINGTON DILLON DORCHESTER

300 Russell Street, Room 107 401 West Main Street, Room 306 201 Johnston Street Darlington, SC 29532-3329 Post Office Box 973 St. George, SC 29477 (843) 398-4900 Fax 398-4907 Dillon SC 29536 (843) 563-0132 Fax 563-0186 Hoyt Campbell (843) 774-1403 Fax 841-3728 Meredith Murray Susie Edwards EDGEFIELD FAIRFIELD FLORENCE

129 Courthouse Square, Suite 106 117 East Washington Street 2685 South Irby Street, Room 41 Post Office Box 442 Post Office Drawer 60 Public Services Building Edgefield SC 29824 Winnsboro SC 29180 Florence SC 29505 (803) 637-4072 Fax 637-4134 (803) 635-6255 Fax 635-5095 (843) 665-3094 Fax 292-1613 Tricia Butler Debby Stidham Sandra S. Hickman

GEORGETOWN GREENVILLE GREENWOOD

303 North Hazard Street Greenville County Square Park Plaza Building, Suite 113 Georgetown SC 29440 301 University Ridge, Suite 1900 600 Monument Street, Box P-117 (843) 545-3339 Fax 545-3342 Greenville SC 29601 Greenwood SC 29646-2643 Donna Mahn (864) 467-7250 Fax 467-7256 (864) 942-8585 Fax 942-8566 Conway Belangia Connie Moody

7 HAMPTON HORRY JASPER

201 Lee Avenue, Room 101 County Office Building 1506 Grays Highway, Unit B Hampton, SC 29924 103 Elm Street Post Office Box 299 (803) 943-7536 Fax 943-7556 Conway SC 29526 Ridgeland, SC 29936-0299 Debra Bryant (843) 915-5440 Fax 915-6440 (843) 726-7709 Fax 726-7626 Sandy Martin Jeanine M. Bostick KERSHAW LANCASTER LAURENS

Registration/Elections County Administration Bldg. 200 Courthouse/Public Square 515 Walnut Street 101 North Main Street Post Office Box 769 Camden SC 29020 Post Office Box 1809 (29721) Laurens SC 29360 (803) 424-4016 Fax 425-7673 Lancaster SC 29720 (864) 984-4431 Fax 983-2529 Rosalind Watson (803) 285-2969 Fax 416-9357 Marcia Pye Cassie Stump LEE LEXINGTON MCCORMICK

2020 Hampton Street County Courthouse Human Resource Center-Evans Bldg. Post Office Box 192 111 Law Range 142 South Dean Street Columbia SC 29202 Saluda SC 29138 Post Office Box 1287 (803) 576-2240 Fax 576-2249 (864) 445-4500, 2200 Spartanburg SC 29304 Lillian McBride Fax 445-9187 (864) 596-2549 Fax 596-2958 Frances Jaynes Henry Laye, III SUMTER UNION WILLIAMSBURG

County Courthouse, Room 114 320 East Main Street 5 Courthouse Square 141 North Main Street Union SC 29379 Kingstree, SC 29556 Sumter SC 29150 (864) 429-1616 Fax 427-7851 (843) 355-6044 Fax 355-2039 (803) 436-2313 Fax 436-2405 Helen Belk Edith Redden Patricia Jefferson YORK

E. C. Black Building 13 South Congress Street York, SC 29745 (803) 684-1242 Fax 684-7801 Wanda Hemphill

8 4. Certified Political Parties of SC

CONSTITUTION PARTY LABOR PARTY Ted Adams, Chair Willie M. Legette PO Box 25055 1285 Glen Gloria Street Greenville, S.C. 29616 Orangeburg, SC 29118 864.292.5001 803.536.6535 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

DEMOCRATIC PARTY LIBERTARIAN PARTY Carol Fowler, Chair Tim Moultrie, Chair Jay Parmley, Director PO Box 291383 PO Box 5965 Columbia, SC 29229 Columbia, S.C. 29250 803.788.2226 1529 Hampton Street, Suite 200 E-mail: [email protected] Columbia, S.C. 29201 803.799.7798 REPUBLICAN PARTY 800.841.1817 (toll free) Katon Dawson, Chair 803.765.1692 (fax) Jay W. Ragley, Director E-mail: [email protected] PO Box 12373 Columbia, S.C. 29211 GREEN PARTY 803.988.8440 David P. Whiteman, Treas. 803.988.8444 (fax) PO Box 5341 E-mail: [email protected] Columbia, SC 29250 803.799.1205 UNITED CITIZENS PARTY E-mail: [email protected] Glen Davis, Chair Almeta Vance, Communications Director INDEPENDENCE PARTY 803.740.6727 Wayne Griffin, Chair E-mail: [email protected] 113 Fuller St. Greer, S.C. 29650 WORKING FAMILIES PARTY 864.879.2617 Erin McKee, Chair E-mail: [email protected] 1106 Short River Ct. Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 843.554.1080 E-mail: [email protected]

9 5. Special Elections

5.1 State Senate District 46 (Beaufort)

5.1.1 REPUBLICAN PRIMARY – MAY 1, 2007

OFFICIAL RESULTS Candidate Votes Percent Catherine Ceips RUNOFF 3,479 31.5% Richard Chalk 936 8.5% Weston Newton RUNOFF 3,696 33.5% Tom Taylor 2,935 26.6%

5.1.2 REPUBLICAN PRIMARY RUNOFF – MAY 15, 2007

OFFICIAL RESULTS Candidate Votes Percent Catherine Ceips WINNER 6,562 53.0% Weston Newton 5,830 47.0%

5.1.3 SPECIAL ELECTION – JUNE 19, 2007

OFFICIAL RESULTS Candidates Votes Percent Catherine Ceips, Republican WINNER 7,566 77.8% Greg Graziani, Libertarian 575 5.9% Terry Thomas, Democratic 1,569 16.1% Write-in 21 0.2%

10 5.2 State Senate District 44 (Berkeley)

5.2.1 REPUBLICAN PRIMARY – JUNE 19, 2007

OFFICIAL RESULTS Candidate Votes Percent Paul G. Campbell, Jr. RUNOFF* 1,844 49.6% Bill Crosby 564 15.2% Shirley Hinson RUNOFF* 1,307 35.2%

5.2.2 REPUBLICAN PRIMARY RUNOFF – JULY 3, 2007

OFFICIAL RESULTS Candidates Votes Percent Paul G. Campbell, Jr. WINNER 2,927 65.3% Shirley Hinson 1,558 34.7%

5.2.3 SPECIAL ELECTION – AUGUST 7, 2007

OFFICIAL RESULTS Candidates Votes Percent Paul G. Campbell, Jr., Republican WINNER 3,893 58.5% John S. West, Democratic 2,765 41.5% Write-in 1 <0.1%

11 5.3 State House of Representatives District 124 (Beaufort)

5.3.1 REPUBLICAN PRIMARY – SEPTEMBER 4, 2007

OFFICIAL RESULTS Candidate Votes Percent Randy Bates RUNOFF 1,460 36.7% Diane DeWitt 858 21.5% Shannon Erickson RUNOFF 1,666 41.8%

5.3.2 REPUBLICAN PRIMARY RUNOFF – SEPTEMBER 18, 2007

OFFICIAL RESULTS Candidate Votes Percent Randy Bates 1,910 45.2% Shannon Erickson WINNER 2,314 54.8%

5.3.3 SPECIAL ELECTION – OCTOBER 23, 2007

OFFICIAL RESULTS Candidate Votes Percent Shannon Erickson, Republican WINNER 1,425 85.0% Write-in 251 15.0%

12 5.4 State Senate District 25 (Aiken, Edgefield, McCormick & Saluda)

5.4.1 REPUBLICAN PRIMARY – SEPTEMBER 18, 2007

OFFICIAL RESULTS Candidate Aiken Edgefield McCormick Saluda Total Percent Chris Corley 943 55 22 23 1,043 19.7% Bernie Hamby 36 48 141 5 230 4.3% Bill Hixon RUNOFF 523 806 199 84 1,612 30.4% Shane Massey RUNOFF 522 1,012 286 153 1,973 37.3% Jack Montgomery 60 15 9 5 89 1.7% Susan J. Swanson 224 77 43 5 349 6.6%

5.4.2 REPUBLICAN PRIMARY RUNOFF – OCTOBER 2, 2007

OFFICIAL RESULTS Candidate Aiken Edgefield McCormick Saluda Total Percent Bill Hixon 848 848 209 84 1,989 37.7% Shane Massey WINNER 1,231 1,351 486 214 3,282 62.3%

5.4.3 SPECIAL ELECTION – NOVEMBER 6, 2007

OFFICIAL RESULTS* Candidate Aiken Edgefield McCormick Saluda Total Percent Shane Massey, Republican 2,882 2,619 1,235 416 7,152 50.5% WINNER William Bill Clyburn, 3,141 2,184 1,068 621 7,014 49.5% Democratic Write-in 4 1 0 1 6 <0.1% *Original results required a recount. Recount results as shown here certified on November 16, 2007.

13 5.5 State House of Representatives District 94 (Charleston & Dorchester)

5.5.1 REPUBLICAN PRIMARY – OCTOBER 16, 2007

OFFICIAL RESULTS Candidate Charleston Dorchester Total Percent Jenny Horne RUNOFF 13 595 608 25.5% Heyward Hutson RUNOFF 7 991 998 41.8% Sherry Shealy Martschink 13 315 328 13.7% Mike Murphree 14 439 453 19.0%

5.5.2 REPUBLICAN PRIMARY RUNOFF – OCTOBER 30, 2007

OFFICIAL RESULTS Candidate Charleston Dorchester Total Percent Jenny Horne 35 1,085 1,120 44.6% Heyward Hutson WINNER 17 1,375 1,392 55.4%

5.5.3 SPECIAL ELECTION – DECEMBER 4, 2007

OFFICIAL RESULTS Candidate Charleston Dorchester Total Percent Heyward Hutson, Republican 8 705 713 97.7% WINNER Write-in 1 16 17 2.3%

14 5.6 State House of Representatives District 92 (Berkeley)

5.6.1 REPUBLICAN PRIMARY – FEBRUARY 5, 2008

OFFICIAL RESULTS Candidate Votes Percent Ellen Burrows Cook 122 7.2% Joe Daning WINNER 1,046 61.5% Jimmy Hinson 532 31.3%

5.6.2 SPECIAL ELECTION – MARCH 25, 2008

OFFICIAL RESULTS Candidate Votes Percent Joe Daning, Republican WINNER 386 98.2% Write-in 7 0.8%

15 6. Republican Presidential Preference Primary – January 19, 2008 – Voter Participation Statistics

16 2008 Republican Presidential Preference Primary TOTAL TOTAL % TOTAL VOTED TOTAL VOTED COUNTY REGISTERED VOTED VOTED MALE FEMALE WHITE NON-WHITE 1 ABBEVILLE 12,679 2,085 16.44 1,074 1,011 2,070 15 2 AIKEN 81,695 18,213 22.29 9,277 8,936 17,987 226 3 ALLENDALE 5,143 284 5.52 142 142 272 12 4 ANDERSON 87,170 20,948 24.03 10,679 10,269 20,770 178 5 BAMBERG 7,929 789 9.95 394 395 785 4 6 BARNWELL 11,569 1,599 13.82 822 777 1,581 18 7 BEAUFORT 79,056 19,568 24.75 9,765 9,803 19,286 282 8 BERKELEY 74,907 14,989 20.01 7,679 7,310 14,589 400 9 CALHOUN 8,883 1,383 15.56 717 666 1,365 18 10 CHARLESTON 176,390 32,694 18.53 16,440 16,254 32,225 469 11 CHEROKEE 25,362 4,427 17.45 2,252 2,175 4,412 15 12 CHESTER 16,170 1,821 11.26 958 863 1,801 20 13 CHESTERFIELD 19,174 2,158 11.25 1,156 1,002 2,120 38 14 CLARENDON 19,018 2,378 12.5 1,216 1,162 2,359 19 15 COLLETON 19,249 2,880 14.96 1,469 1,411 2,846 34 16 DARLINGTON 34,298 5,134 14.96 2,565 2,569 5,081 53 17 DILLON 15,073 1,340 8.89 684 656 1,320 20 18 DORCHESTER 63,990 13,416 20.96 6,721 6,695 13,098 318 19 EDGEFIELD 13,203 2,535 19.2 1,272 1,263 2,510 25 20 FAIRFIELD 12,512 1,475 11.78 758 717 1,455 20 21 FLORENCE 65,702 11,158 16.98 5,569 5,589 11,006 152 22 GEORGETOWN 34,582 6,443 18.63 3,244 3,199 6,386 57 23 GREENVILLE 222,320 58,898 26.49 29,442 29,456 58,063 835 24 GREENWOOD 33,087 6,911 20.88 3,507 3,404 6,828 83 25 HAMPTON 11,517 813 7.05 416 397 795 18 26 HORRY 127,392 24,942 19.57 12,716 12,226 24,721 221 27 JASPER 10,150 1,059 10.43 529 530 1,042 17 28 KERSHAW 31,680 6,769 21.36 3,406 3,363 6,583 186 29 LANCASTER 34,008 4,719 13.87 2,514 2,205 4,651 68 30 LAURENS 30,913 5,634 18.22 2,843 2,791 5,583 51 31 LEE 10,166 863 8.48 416 447 847 16 32 LEXINGTON 131,165 34,361 26.19 17,225 17,136 33,990 371 33 MCCORMICK 5,848 1,116 19.08 585 531 1,110 6 34 MARION 18,677 1,576 8.43 787 789 1,554 22 35 MARLBORO 13,783 712 5.16 373 339 686 26 36 NEWBERRY 18,168 3,736 20.56 1,931 1,805 3,704 32 37 OCONEE 37,483 8,830 23.55 4,620 4,210 8,780 50 38 ORANGEBURG 52,047 4,624 8.88 2,321 2,303 4,532 92 39 PICKENS 54,976 14,513 26.39 7,300 7,213 14,398 115 40 RICHLAND 187,988 27,960 14.87 14,117 13,843 27,199 761 41 SALUDA 9,963 1,985 19.92 983 1,002 1,981 4 42 SPARTANBURG 130,510 29,960 22.95 15,180 14,780 29,647 313 43 SUMTER 51,736 6,412 12.39 3,165 3,247 6,274 138 44 UNION 14,721 2,023 13.74 1,031 992 2,006 17 45 WILLIAMSBURG 18,409 1,506 8.18 741 765 1,485 21 46 YORK 105,781 20,842 19.7 10,821 10,021 20,517 325

STATE TOTALS 2,246,242 438,481 19.52 221,822 216,659 432,300 6,181

17 2008 Republican Presidential Preference Primary TOTAL 18-21 22-44 45-64 65+ COUNTY REGISTERED VOTED % REGISTERED VOTED % REGISTERED VOTED % REGISTERED VOTED % REGISTERED VOTED % 1 ABBEVILLE 12,679 2,085 16.44 572 42 7.34 4,236 501 11.82 4,904 963 19.63 2,967 579 19.51 2 AIKEN 81,695 18,213 22.29 3,438 265 7.7 28,836 3,815 13.22 31,767 8,206 25.83 17,654 5,927 33.57 3 ALLENDALE 5,143 284 5.52 325 4 1.23 1,804 41 2.27 1,875 110 5.86 1,139 129 11.32 4 ANDERSON 87,170 20,948 24.03 3,778 463 12.25 31,713 5,815 18.33 33,192 9,284 27.97 18,487 5,386 29.13 5 BAMBERG 7,929 789 9.95 425 11 2.58 2,709 152 5.61 2,970 347 11.68 1,825 279 15.28 6 BARNWELL 11,569 1,599 13.82 543 30 5.52 4,326 343 7.92 4,512 740 16.4 2,188 486 22.21 7 BEAUFORT 79,056 19,568 24.75 2,323 172 7.4 21,727 2,261 10.4 29,245 7,373 25.21 25,761 9,762 37.89 8 BERKELEY 74,907 14,989 20.01 3,469 267 7.69 31,071 4,094 13.17 28,802 7,178 24.92 11,565 3,450 29.83 9 CALHOUN 8,883 1,383 15.56 368 20 5.43 3,122 342 10.95 3,536 640 18.09 1,857 381 20.51 10 CHARLESTON 176,390 32,694 18.53 8,421 475 5.64 71,581 8,266 11.54 64,042 14,388 22.46 32,346 9,565 29.57 11 CHEROKEE 25,362 4,427 17.45 1,195 78 6.52 9,726 1,256 12.91 9,498 2,039 21.46 4,943 1,054 21.32 12 CHESTER 16,170 1,821 11.26 741 36 4.85 5,595 433 7.73 6,289 843 13.4 3,545 509 14.35 13 CHESTERFIELD 19,174 2,158 11.25 815 33 4.04 6,846 615 8.98 7,502 1,003 13.36 4,011 507 12.64 14 CLARENDON 19,018 2,378 12.5 968 44 4.54 6,138 415 6.76 7,314 1,049 14.34 4,598 870 18.92 15 COLLETON 19,249 2,880 14.96 966 33 3.41 6,630 570 8.59 7,533 1,357 18.01 4,120 920 22.33 16 DARLINGTON 34,298 5,134 14.96 1,709 113 6.61 12,499 1,229 9.83 13,193 2,300 17.43 6,897 1,492 21.63 17 DILLON 15,073 1,340 8.89 919 32 3.48 5,867 336 5.72 5,486 583 10.62 2,801 389 13.88 18 DORCHESTER 63,990 13,416 20.96 2,981 235 7.88 26,434 3,747 14.17 24,687 6,387 25.87 9,888 3,047 30.81 19 EDGEFIELD 13,203 2,535 19.2 567 48 8.46 4,658 579 12.43 5,386 1,202 22.31 2,592 706 27.23 20 FAIRFIELD 12,512 1,475 11.78 582 28 4.81 4,381 255 5.82 5,052 732 14.48 2,497 460 18.42 21 FLORENCE 65,702 11,158 16.98 3,443 233 6.76 25,376 3,035 11.96 24,858 4,996 20.09 12,025 2,894 24.06 22 GEORGETOWN 34,582 6,443 18.63 1,305 54 4.13 10,131 963 9.5 13,810 2,805 20.31 9,336 2,621 28.07 23 GREENVILLE 222,320 58,898 26.49 10,161 1,541 15.16 89,756 17,415 19.4 82,087 25,733 31.34 40,316 14,209 35.24 24 GREENWOOD 33,087 6,911 20.88 1,747 149 8.52 11,975 1,589 13.26 12,037 2,961 24.59 7,328 2,212 30.18 25 HAMPTON 11,517 813 7.05 850 34 4 4,239 200 4.71 4,228 323 7.63 2,200 256 11.63 26 HORRY 127,392 24,942 19.57 4,242 317 7.47 42,688 5,072 11.88 48,105 10,977 22.81 32,357 8,576 26.5 27 JASPER 10,150 1,059 10.43 602 12 1.99 3,613 240 6.64 3,842 507 13.19 2,093 300 14.33 28 KERSHAW 31,680 6,769 21.36 1,461 152 10.4 11,376 1,795 15.77 12,510 3,033 24.24 6,333 1,789 28.24 29 LANCASTER 34,008 4,719 13.87 1,480 90 6.08 12,409 1,250 10.07 12,714 2,082 16.37 7,405 1,297 17.51 30 LAURENS 30,913 5,634 18.22 1,279 94 7.34 10,888 1,398 12.83 11,927 2,549 21.37 6,819 1,593 23.36 31 LEE 10,166 863 8.48 563 17 3.01 3,539 180 5.08 3,950 380 9.62 2,114 286 13.52 32 LEXINGTON 131,165 34,361 26.19 6,442 762 11.82 51,677 9,414 18.21 50,904 16,081 31.59 22,142 8,104 36.6 33 MCCORMICK 5,848 1,116 19.08 197 3 1.52 1,363 63 4.62 2,392 438 18.31 1,896 612 32.27 34 MARION 18,677 1,576 8.43 1,022 40 3.91 6,817 314 4.6 7,104 739 10.4 3,734 483 12.93 35 MARLBORO 13,783 712 5.16 820 19 2.31 4,963 156 3.14 5,192 316 6.08 2,808 221 7.87 36 NEWBERRY 18,168 3,736 20.56 700 60 8.57 6,116 866 14.15 7,074 1,654 23.38 4,278 1,156 27.02 37 OCONEE 37,483 8,830 23.55 1,718 179 10.41 11,444 1,785 15.59 14,251 3,816 26.77 10,070 3,050 30.28 38 ORANGEBURG 52,047 4,624 8.88 3,923 70 1.78 19,109 811 4.24 18,261 2,032 11.12 10,754 1,711 15.91 39 PICKENS 54,976 14,513 26.39 2,862 366 12.78 21,268 4,144 19.48 20,226 6,428 31.78 10,620 3,575 33.66 40 RICHLAND 187,988 27,960 14.87 10,848 684 6.3 81,168 7,963 9.81 67,657 12,324 18.21 28,315 6,989 24.68 41 SALUDA 9,963 1,985 19.92 510 35 6.86 3,223 419 13 3,852 873 22.66 2,378 658 27.67 42 SPARTANBURG 130,510 29,960 22.95 7,085 782 11.03 49,684 8,600 17.3 48,682 13,272 27.26 25,059 7,306 29.15 43 SUMTER 51,736 6,412 12.39 3,116 122 3.91 19,806 1,380 6.96 18,787 2,795 14.87 10,027 2,115 21.09 44 UNION 14,721 2,023 13.74 587 36 6.13 4,824 511 10.59 5,709 873 15.29 3,601 603 16.74 45 WILLIAMSBURG 18,409 1,506 8.18 844 17 2.01 6,387 287 4.49 7,053 667 9.45 4,125 535 12.96 46 YORK 105,781 20,842 19.7 4,726 418 8.84 43,471 6,428 14.78 39,835 9,305 23.35 17,749 4,691 26.42

STATE TOTALS 2,246,242 438,481 19.52 107,638 8,715 8.09 847,209 111,343 13.14 843,832 194,683 23.07 447,563 123,740 27.64

18 7. Republican Presidential Preference Primary – January 19, 2008 – Results

19 Republican Presidential Preference Primary - January 19, 2008 *WINNER Hugh Cort John Cox Cap Fendig Rudy Giuliani Mike Huckabee Duncan Hunter John McCain Ron Paul Mitt Romney Tom Tancredo Fred Thompson ABBEVILLE 1 0 0 11 907 3 541 104 207 0 359 AIKEN 3 2 2 435 5901 36 6379 822 2639 2 2081 ALLENDALE 0 2 0 7 70 0 144 12 27 0 26 ANDERSON 1 3 1 194 8474 43 5996 769 2594 3 2983 BAMBERG 0 0 0 9 265 1 341 25 76 0 71 BARNWELL 0 0 0 32 611 1 700 46 104 0 111 BEAUFORT 2 4 2 1122 3211 12 8249 358 5061 2 1623 BERKELEY 2 4 1 315 3991 46 5840 525 2248 4 2228 CALHOUN 0 1 0 18 482 1 503 54 164 2 219 CHARLESTON 6 6 4 1259 5584 65 15188 1457 6494 3 4179 CHEROKEE 1 0 0 46 1836 8 1218 171 511 1 770 CHESTER 0 0 0 21 711 3 486 72 123 0 387 CHESTERFIELD 1 1 0 23 1078 8 624 49 166 1 254 CLARENDON 1 0 0 26 844 1 819 50 270 26 319 COLLETON 0 1 0 44 818 8 1314 111 285 0 339 DARLINGTON 1 2 0 60 2272 3 1514 130 634 3 514 DILLON 0 1 0 13 650 1 416 25 113 0 136 DORCHESTER 2 1 0 325 3061 39 5238 499 2222 2 1990 EDGEFIELD 0 0 0 50 895 8 853 90 284 0 341 FAIRFIELD 1 0 0 24 439 1 502 52 224 1 259 FLORENCE 1 1 0 170 4157 17 3586 293 1499 4 1548 GEORGETOWN 1 2 0 202 1452 12 2603 108 1352 2 911 GREENVILLE 11 9 2 893 16853 240 15346 2946 10231 12 12495 GREENWOOD 0 2 0 98 2317 25 2279 220 854 2 1065 HAMPTON 0 3 0 18 352 0 337 17 59 0 65 HORRY 3 2 0 895 7238 46 8369 677 4737 10 3608 JASPER 0 1 0 28 440 1 347 21 142 1 83 KERSHAW 0 1 0 85 2177 14 2519 238 863 1 993 LANCASTER 1 1 0 90 1974 18 1294 164 500 3 979 LAURENS 1 1 1 55 2258 13 1894 213 520 1 1014 LEE 30 0 0 11 312 3 284 64 59 0 143 LEXINGTON 3 8 1 659 9946 52 11450 1120 5648 7 5610 MCCORMICK 0 2 0 33 237 5 411 21 231 0 181 MARION 0 1 0 19 638 2 575 31 174 0 183 MARLBORO 1 0 1 10 305 0 255 25 78 0 82 NEWBERRY 0 1 0 60 918 4 1468 102 496 1 659 OCONEE 1 1 1 128 3084 5 3385 330 1246 3 1037 ORANGEBURG 3 0 0 60 1452 7 1813 149 501 0 605 PICKENS 4 1 0 153 5769 36 4068 701 1439 5 2485 RICHLAND 3 3 2 760 6251 44 10975 1048 5509 4 4080 SALUDA 0 2 0 20 601 1 794 73 201 0 282 SPARTANBURG 1 5 1 482 10297 139 8233 1129 3976 4 5894 SUMTER 0 0 1 90 2875 6 2351 143 862 5 1234 UNION 0 1 0 10 861 5 541 58 167 0 418 WILLIAMSBURG 0 1 0 13 581 0 676 18 115 0 118 YORK 2 6 3 481 7498 68 4968 824 2237 6 4690

Totals 88 83 23 9557 132943 1051 147686 16154 68142 121 69651

20 8. Democratic Presidential Preference Primary – January 26, 2008 – Voter Participation Statistics

21 2008 Democratic Presidential Preference Primary TOTAL TOTAL % TOTAL VOTED TOTAL VOTED COUNTY REGISTERED VOTED VOTED MALE FEMALE WHITE NON-WHITE 1 ABBEVILLE 12,679 3,343 26.36 1,353 1,990 1,352 1,991 2 AIKEN 81,695 14,286 17.48 5,694 8,592 6,340 7,946 3 ALLENDALE 5,143 1,394 27.1 536 858 170 1,224 4 ANDERSON 87,170 17,069 19.58 7,055 10,014 11,382 5,687 5 BAMBERG 7,929 2,721 34.31 1,014 1,707 447 2,274 6 BARNWELL 11,569 2,707 23.39 1,014 1,693 714 1,993 7 BEAUFORT 79,056 16,579 20.97 6,257 10,322 10,087 6,492 8 BERKELEY 74,907 16,267 21.71 6,223 10,044 5,766 10,501 9 CALHOUN 8,883 2,611 29.39 1,007 1,604 744 1,867 10 CHARLESTON 176,390 46,214 26.19 17,222 28,992 21,205 25,009 11 CHEROKEE 25,362 4,597 18.12 1,860 2,737 2,458 2,139 12 CHESTER 16,170 4,324 26.74 1,646 2,678 1,516 2,808 13 CHESTERFIELD 19,174 5,368 27.99 2,117 3,251 2,424 2,944 14 CLARENDON 19,018 6,020 31.65 2,390 3,630 1,239 4,781 15 COLLETON 19,249 4,856 25.22 1,935 2,921 1,493 3,363 16 DARLINGTON 34,298 8,913 25.98 3,343 5,570 2,448 6,465 17 DILLON 15,073 4,240 28.12 1,605 2,635 1,251 2,989 18 DORCHESTER 63,990 12,865 20.1 4,934 7,931 5,582 7,283 19 EDGEFIELD 13,203 2,899 21.95 1,150 1,749 656 2,243 20 FAIRFIELD 12,512 4,858 38.82 1,900 2,958 947 3,911 21 FLORENCE 65,702 16,338 24.86 6,059 10,279 4,532 11,806 22 GEORGETOWN 34,582 8,650 25.01 3,321 5,329 3,386 5,264 23 GREENVILLE 222,320 42,185 18.97 16,476 25,709 23,336 18,849 24 GREENWOOD 33,087 7,255 21.92 2,835 4,420 2,768 4,487 25 HAMPTON 11,517 3,207 27.84 1,308 1,899 686 2,521 26 HORRY 127,392 25,470 19.99 10,279 15,191 18,679 6,791 27 JASPER 10,150 3,062 30.16 1,121 1,941 493 2,569 28 KERSHAW 31,680 7,244 22.86 2,891 4,353 3,411 3,833 29 LANCASTER 34,008 6,944 20.41 2,797 4,147 3,818 3,126 30 LAURENS 30,913 6,534 21.13 2,557 3,977 2,984 3,550 31 LEE 10,166 3,719 36.58 1,457 2,262 657 3,062 32 LEXINGTON 131,165 22,543 17.18 8,669 13,874 14,869 7,674 33 MCCORMICK 5,848 1,745 29.83 664 1,081 448 1,297 34 MARION 18,677 6,247 33.44 2,300 3,947 1,299 4,948 35 MARLBORO 13,783 3,834 27.81 1,462 2,372 1,157 2,677 36 NEWBERRY 18,168 4,486 24.69 1,756 2,730 2,110 2,376 37 OCONEE 37,483 6,834 18.23 2,916 3,918 5,680 1,154 38 ORANGEBURG 52,047 18,413 35.37 6,904 11,509 2,626 15,787 39 PICKENS 54,976 8,128 14.78 3,486 4,642 6,375 1,753 40 RICHLAND 187,988 59,634 31.72 22,392 37,242 17,294 42,340 41 SALUDA 9,963 2,407 24.15 985 1,422 964 1,443 42 SPARTANBURG 130,510 24,734 18.95 9,766 14,968 13,284 11,450 43 SUMTER 51,736 13,098 25.31 4,949 8,149 2,226 10,872 44 UNION 14,721 4,078 27.7 1,629 2,449 1,865 2,213 45 WILLIAMSBURG 18,409 7,192 39.06 2,679 4,513 736 6,456 46 YORK 105,781 19,291 18.23 7,533 11,758 11,408 7,883

STATE TOTALS 2,246,242 515,403 22.94 199,446 315,957 225,312 290,091

22 2008 Democratic Presidential Preference Primary TOTAL 18-21 22-44 45-64 65+ COUNTY REGISTERED VOTED % REGISTERED VOTED % REGISTERED VOTED % REGISTERED VOTED % REGISTERED VOTED % 1 ABBEVILLE 12,679 3,343 26.36 572 74 12.93 4,236 833 19.66 4,904 1,502 30.62 2,967 934 31.47 2 AIKEN 81,695 14,286 17.48 3,438 374 10.87 28,836 3,969 13.76 31,767 6,472 20.37 17,654 3,471 19.66 3 ALLENDALE 5,143 1,394 27.1 325 33 10.15 1,804 341 18.9 1,875 682 36.37 1,139 338 29.67 4 ANDERSON 87,170 17,069 19.58 3,778 382 10.11 31,713 4,516 14.24 33,192 7,532 22.69 18,487 4,639 25.09 5 BAMBERG 7,929 2,721 34.31 425 65 15.29 2,709 750 27.68 2,970 1,202 40.47 1,825 704 38.57 6 BARNWELL 11,569 2,707 23.39 543 63 11.6 4,326 853 19.71 4,512 1,277 28.3 2,188 514 23.49 7 BEAUFORT 79,056 16,579 20.97 2,323 270 11.62 21,727 3,395 15.62 29,245 7,350 25.13 25,761 5,564 21.59 8 BERKELEY 74,907 16,267 21.71 3,469 441 12.71 31,071 5,376 17.3 28,802 7,321 25.41 11,565 3,129 27.05 9 CALHOUN 8,883 2,611 29.39 368 66 17.93 3,122 781 25.01 3,536 1,233 34.86 1,857 531 28.59 10 CHARLESTON 176,390 46,214 26.19 8,421 1,385 16.44 71,581 15,515 21.67 64,042 20,341 31.76 32,346 8,973 27.74 11 CHEROKEE 25,362 4,597 18.12 1,195 102 8.53 9,726 1,293 13.29 9,498 1,988 20.93 4,943 1,214 24.55 12 CHESTER 16,170 4,324 26.74 741 99 13.36 5,595 1,154 20.62 6,289 1,959 31.14 3,545 1,112 31.36 13 CHESTERFIELD 19,174 5,368 27.99 815 124 15.21 6,846 1,393 20.34 7,502 2,373 31.63 4,011 1,478 36.84 14 CLARENDON 19,018 6,020 31.65 968 166 17.14 6,138 1,613 26.27 7,314 2,740 37.46 4,598 1,501 32.64 15 COLLETON 19,249 4,856 25.22 966 118 12.21 6,630 1,339 20.19 7,533 2,235 29.66 4,120 1,164 28.25 16 DARLINGTON 34,298 8,913 25.98 1,709 221 12.93 12,499 2,481 19.84 13,193 4,096 31.04 6,897 2,115 30.66 17 DILLON 15,073 4,240 28.12 919 121 13.16 5,867 1,294 22.05 5,486 1,902 34.67 2,801 923 32.95 18 DORCHESTER 63,990 12,865 20.1 2,981 374 12.54 26,434 4,264 16.13 24,687 5,869 23.77 9,888 2,358 23.84 19 EDGEFIELD 13,203 2,899 21.95 567 73 12.87 4,658 774 16.61 5,386 1,408 26.14 2,592 644 24.84 20 FAIRFIELD 12,512 4,858 38.82 582 134 23.02 4,381 1,548 35.33 5,052 2,219 43.92 2,497 957 38.32 21 FLORENCE 65,702 16,338 24.86 3,443 501 14.55 25,376 5,149 20.29 24,858 7,418 29.84 12,025 3,270 27.19 22 GEORGETOWN 34,582 8,650 25.01 1,305 169 12.95 10,131 2,036 20.09 13,810 4,087 29.59 9,336 2,358 25.25 23 GREENVILLE 222,320 42,185 18.97 10,161 1,338 13.16 89,756 13,963 15.55 82,087 18,377 22.38 40,316 8,507 21.1 24 GREENWOOD 33,087 7,255 21.92 1,747 218 12.47 11,975 2,097 17.51 12,037 3,149 26.16 7,328 1,791 24.44 25 HAMPTON 11,517 3,207 27.84 850 107 12.58 4,239 905 21.34 4,228 1,474 34.86 2,200 721 32.77 26 HORRY 127,392 25,470 19.99 4,242 388 9.14 42,688 5,744 13.45 48,105 11,231 23.34 32,357 8,107 25.05 27 JASPER 10,150 3,062 30.16 602 93 15.44 3,613 858 23.74 3,842 1,376 35.81 2,093 735 35.11 28 KERSHAW 31,680 7,244 22.86 1,461 238 16.29 11,376 2,133 18.75 12,510 3,338 26.68 6,333 1,535 24.23 29 LANCASTER 34,008 6,944 20.41 1,480 128 8.64 12,409 1,732 13.95 12,714 3,088 24.28 7,405 1,996 26.95 30 LAURENS 30,913 6,534 21.13 1,279 137 10.71 10,888 1,766 16.21 11,927 3,000 25.15 6,819 1,631 23.91 31 LEE 10,166 3,719 36.58 563 129 22.91 3,539 1,062 30 3,950 1,719 43.51 2,114 809 38.26 32 LEXINGTON 131,165 22,543 17.18 6,442 746 11.58 51,677 7,495 14.5 50,904 10,194 20.02 22,142 4,108 18.55 33 MCCORMICK 5,848 1,745 29.83 197 48 24.36 1,363 383 28.09 2,392 805 33.65 1,896 509 26.84 34 MARION 18,677 6,247 33.44 1,022 176 17.22 6,817 1,851 27.15 7,104 2,904 40.87 3,734 1,316 35.24 35 MARLBORO 13,783 3,834 27.81 820 102 12.43 4,963 1,071 21.57 5,192 1,761 33.91 2,808 900 32.05 36 NEWBERRY 18,168 4,486 24.69 700 104 14.85 6,116 1,255 20.51 7,074 2,017 28.51 4,278 1,110 25.94 37 OCONEE 37,483 6,834 18.23 1,718 188 10.94 11,444 1,460 12.75 14,251 2,970 20.84 10,070 2,216 22 38 ORANGEBURG 52,047 18,413 35.37 3,923 840 21.41 19,109 5,620 29.41 18,261 7,810 42.76 10,754 4,143 38.52 39 PICKENS 54,976 8,128 14.78 2,862 259 9.04 21,268 2,251 10.58 20,226 3,608 17.83 10,620 2,010 18.92 40 RICHLAND 187,988 59,634 31.72 10,848 2,313 21.32 81,168 22,218 27.37 67,657 25,956 38.36 28,315 9,147 32.3 41 SALUDA 9,963 2,407 24.15 510 72 14.11 3,223 660 20.47 3,852 1,058 27.46 2,378 617 25.94 42 SPARTANBURG 130,510 24,734 18.95 7,085 732 10.33 49,684 7,608 15.31 48,682 10,704 21.98 25,059 5,690 22.7 43 SUMTER 51,736 13,098 25.31 3,116 478 15.34 19,806 3,963 20 18,787 5,765 30.68 10,027 2,892 28.84 44 UNION 14,721 4,078 27.7 587 82 13.96 4,824 1,008 20.89 5,709 1,871 32.77 3,601 1,117 31.01 45 WILLIAMSBURG 18,409 7,192 39.06 844 190 22.51 6,387 2,037 31.89 7,053 3,350 47.49 4,125 1,615 39.15 46 YORK 105,781 19,291 18.23 4,726 435 9.2 43,471 6,237 14.34 39,835 8,406 21.1 17,749 4,213 23.73

STATE TOTALS 2,246,242 515,403 22.94 107,638 14,896 13.83 847,209 156,044 18.41 843,832 229,137 27.15 447,563 115,326 25.76

23 9. Democratic Presidential Preference Primary – January 26, 2008 – Results

24 Democratic Presidential Preference Primary - January 26, 2008 *WINNER Joe Biden Hillary Clinton Chris Dodd John Edwards Mike Gravel Dennis Kucinich Barack Obama Bill Richardson ABBEVILLE 6 738 1 802 2 2 2006 1 AIKEN 18 4901 11 1866 10 15 7768 29 ALLENDALE 4 392 0 92 1 4 951 4 ANDERSON 11 5485 5 5603 7 10 6315 16 BAMBERG 11 751 3 222 3 9 1720 5 BARNWELL 5 820 2 273 1 3 1632 4 BEAUFORT 39 5115 4 2239 5 15 9550 27 BERKELEY 23 3880 14 2676 8 18 9869 38 CALHOUN 4 699 0 413 2 5 1607 4 CHARLESTON 67 11287 18 6438 39 56 30073 66 CHEROKEE 3 1238 3 1495 0 3 2025 3 CHESTER 9 1089 5 650 0 6 2558 6 CHESTERFIELD 12 1468 8 1290 1 5 2737 7 CLARENDON 9 1155 4 803 1 9 4079 18 COLLETON 5 1119 2 855 0 9 2979 14 DARLINGTON 11 1911 3 1282 5 16 5672 19 DILLON 5 814 2 692 0 3 2749 6 DORCHESTER 15 3231 9 2444 7 12 7165 25 EDGEFIELD 4 754 2 243 0 4 1908 6 FAIRFIELD 6 996 2 537 2 7 3410 9 FLORENCE 17 3700 7 2222 3 16 10768 19 GEORGETOWN 11 1951 6 1573 4 14 5334 16 GREENVILLE 56 11918 13 9047 19 49 21532 43 GREENWOOD 12 1528 4 1436 5 8 4373 22 HAMPTON 7 726 4 362 2 2 2232 6 HORRY 20 9983 21 7249 14 29 8541 23 JASPER 7 577 2 190 4 1 2285 10 KERSHAW 5 2285 2 1505 2 5 4353 12 LANCASTER 10 2318 5 1678 4 8 3505 10 LAURENS 7 1599 0 1719 1 6 3639 8 LEE 12 650 4 427 3 5 2673 6 LEXINGTON 23 7887 5 5591 14 22 9303 16 MCCORMICK 5 382 4 186 1 1 1195 1 MARION 13 955 3 786 4 8 4633 16 MARLBORO 3 1000 0 760 4 3 2501 7 NEWBERRY 4 1200 2 1120 1 6 2209 9 OCONEE 4 2106 2 3257 3 4 1884 5 ORANGEBURG 31 4581 10 1634 9 19 12373 30 PICKENS 11 2521 2 2815 2 13 2904 5 RICHLAND 70 14888 16 6192 19 58 42146 72 SALUDA 8 662 3 465 2 1 1279 1 SPARTANBURG 16 7719 10 6326 8 19 11250 21 SUMTER 17 2870 5 1294 5 7 10765 15 UNION 6 908 0 1224 2 1 2048 10 WILLIAMSBURG 10 1266 9 578 5 12 5380 15 YORK 41 6967 10 3250 11 23 9020 21

Totals 693 140990 247 93801 245 551 294898 726

25 10. State Republican Primary – June 10, 2008 – Voter Participation Statistics

26 2008 State Republican Primary TOTAL TOTAL % TOTAL VOTED TOTAL VOTED COUNTY REGISTERED VOTED VOTED MALE FEMALE WHITE NON-WHITE 1 ABBEVILLE 12,997 1,281 9.85 666 615 1,258 23 2 AIKEN 84,386 7,231 8.56 3,600 3,631 7,079 152 3 ALLENDALE 5,275 129 2.44 67 62 124 5 4 ANDERSON 90,873 22,330 24.57 11,217 11,113 21,585 745 5 BAMBERG 8,297 110 1.32 57 53 107 3 6 BARNWELL 11,956 1,832 15.32 916 916 1,813 19 7 BEAUFORT 82,853 15,042 18.15 7,501 7,541 14,571 471 8 BERKELEY 78,832 10,718 13.59 5,553 5,165 9,969 749 9 CALHOUN 9,180 419 4.56 211 208 411 8 10 CHARLESTON 184,658 21,142 11.44 10,576 10,566 20,572 570 11 CHEROKEE 26,241 1,422 5.41 743 679 1,409 13 12 CHESTER 16,959 374 2.2 198 176 369 5 13 CHESTERFIELD 20,172 258 1.27 148 110 249 9 14 CLARENDON 19,728 373 1.89 221 152 365 8 15 COLLETON 19,841 3,841 19.35 1,874 1,967 3,760 81 16 DARLINGTON 35,717 1,109 3.1 566 543 1,092 17 17 DILLON 16,401 143 0.87 73 70 136 7 18 DORCHESTER 67,058 14,895 22.21 7,248 7,647 13,114 1,781 19 EDGEFIELD 13,633 1,583 11.61 808 775 1,560 23 20 FAIRFIELD 13,061 289 2.21 171 118 280 9 21 FLORENCE 68,702 4,608 6.7 2,385 2,223 4,515 93 22 GEORGETOWN 35,703 3,726 10.43 1,907 1,819 3,669 57 23 GREENVILLE 231,572 32,732 14.13 16,901 15,831 32,199 533 24 GREENWOOD 34,322 6,259 18.23 3,095 3,164 6,137 122 25 HAMPTON 11,748 231 1.96 125 106 226 5 26 HORRY 133,590 19,018 14.23 9,631 9,387 18,649 369 27 JASPER 10,819 134 1.23 77 57 130 4 28 KERSHAW 32,855 4,362 13.27 2,204 2,158 4,272 90 29 LANCASTER 35,828 2,041 5.69 1,053 988 2,013 28 30 LAURENS 32,192 4,971 15.44 2,441 2,530 4,819 152 31 LEE 10,567 95 0.89 51 44 94 1 32 LEXINGTON 135,900 27,804 20.45 13,948 13,856 27,194 610 33 MCCORMICK 6,017 400 6.64 222 178 397 3 34 MARION 19,430 173 0.89 90 83 165 8 35 MARLBORO 14,567 93 0.63 55 38 84 9 36 NEWBERRY 19,047 2,428 12.74 1,271 1,157 2,410 18 37 OCONEE 38,711 8,263 21.34 4,277 3,986 8,152 111 38 ORANGEBURG 52,372 1,171 2.23 604 567 1,140 31 39 PICKENS 56,898 14,301 25.13 7,060 7,241 14,028 273 40 RICHLAND 195,971 10,809 5.51 5,609 5,200 10,469 340 41 SALUDA 10,209 1,170 11.46 579 591 1,166 4 42 SPARTANBURG 136,221 24,210 17.77 12,204 12,006 23,776 434 43 SUMTER 54,322 1,692 3.11 880 812 1,647 45 44 UNION 15,293 791 5.17 405 386 784 7 45 WILLIAMSBURG 19,309 160 0.82 86 74 151 9 46 YORK 110,490 9,156 8.28 4,789 4,367 8,969 187

STATE TOTALS 2,340,773 285,319 12.18 144,363 140,956 277,078 8,241

27 2008 State Republican Primary TOTAL 18-21 22-44 45-64 65+ COUNTY REGISTERED VOTED % REGISTERED VOTED % REGISTERED VOTED % REGISTERED VOTED % REGISTERED VOTED % 1 ABBEVILLE 12,997 1,281 9.85 623 25 4.01 4,318 213 4.93 4,996 555 11.1 3,060 488 15.94 2 AIKEN 84,386 7,231 8.56 3,740 96 2.56 29,839 1,027 3.44 32,581 3,173 9.73 18,226 2,935 16.1 3 ALLENDALE 5,275 129 2.44 334 3 0.89 1,856 12 0.64 1,910 55 2.87 1,175 59 5.02 4 ANDERSON 90,873 22,330 24.57 3,997 379 9.48 33,223 4,882 14.69 34,320 9,669 28.17 19,333 7,400 38.27 5 BAMBERG 8,297 110 1.32 508 0 0 2,803 20 0.71 3,074 39 1.26 1,912 51 2.66 6 BARNWELL 11,956 1,832 15.32 666 23 3.45 4,435 391 8.81 4,613 833 18.05 2,242 585 26.09 7 BEAUFORT 82,853 15,042 18.15 2,644 137 5.18 23,049 1,379 5.98 30,092 5,517 18.33 27,068 8,009 29.58 8 BERKELEY 78,832 10,718 13.59 3,854 137 3.55 32,938 2,085 6.33 29,929 5,164 17.25 12,111 3,332 27.51 9 CALHOUN 9,180 419 4.56 416 6 1.44 3,207 73 2.27 3,626 179 4.93 1,931 161 8.33 10 CHARLESTON 184,658 21,142 11.44 8,895 231 2.59 75,669 3,848 5.08 66,297 9,206 13.88 33,797 7,857 23.24 11 CHEROKEE 26,241 1,422 5.41 1,287 16 1.24 10,047 207 2.06 9,740 612 6.28 5,167 587 11.36 12 CHESTER 16,959 374 2.2 932 9 0.96 5,848 71 1.21 6,472 164 2.53 3,707 130 3.5 13 CHESTERFIELD 20,172 258 1.27 941 6 0.63 7,279 64 0.87 7,780 111 1.42 4,172 77 1.84 14 CLARENDON 19,728 373 1.89 1,064 7 0.65 6,374 59 0.92 7,499 123 1.64 4,791 184 3.84 15 COLLETON 19,841 3,841 19.35 1,091 86 7.88 6,854 954 13.91 7,660 1,668 21.77 4,236 1,133 26.74 16 DARLINGTON 35,717 1,109 3.1 1,972 20 1.01 12,984 167 1.28 13,604 425 3.12 7,157 497 6.94 17 DILLON 16,401 143 0.87 1,119 6 0.53 6,454 32 0.49 5,844 56 0.95 2,984 49 1.64 18 DORCHESTER 67,058 14,895 22.21 3,261 278 8.52 27,729 3,434 12.38 25,680 7,155 27.86 10,388 4,028 38.77 19 EDGEFIELD 13,633 1,583 11.61 621 27 4.34 4,779 284 5.94 5,535 741 13.38 2,698 531 19.68 20 FAIRFIELD 13,061 289 2.21 753 7 0.92 4,506 36 0.79 5,222 139 2.66 2,580 107 4.14 21 FLORENCE 68,702 4,608 6.7 3,756 75 1.99 26,591 880 3.3 25,712 1,955 7.6 12,643 1,698 13.43 22 GEORGETOWN 35,703 3,726 10.43 1,381 26 1.88 10,559 520 4.92 14,054 1,467 10.43 9,709 1,713 17.64 23 GREENVILLE 231,572 32,732 14.13 11,016 576 5.22 93,890 6,307 6.71 84,558 14,161 16.74 42,108 11,688 27.75 24 GREENWOOD 34,322 6,259 18.23 1,888 116 6.14 12,462 1,163 9.33 12,390 2,538 20.48 7,582 2,442 32.2 25 HAMPTON 11,748 231 1.96 832 4 0.48 4,380 26 0.59 4,308 94 2.18 2,228 107 4.8 26 HORRY 133,590 19,018 14.23 4,811 189 3.92 44,889 3,374 7.51 49,967 7,906 15.82 33,923 7,549 22.25 27 JASPER 10,819 134 1.23 753 4 0.53 3,868 29 0.74 4,025 67 1.66 2,173 34 1.56 28 KERSHAW 32,855 4,362 13.27 1,585 79 4.98 11,794 926 7.85 12,908 1,876 14.53 6,568 1,481 22.54 29 LANCASTER 35,828 2,041 5.69 1,636 19 1.16 13,040 233 1.78 13,258 868 6.54 7,894 921 11.66 30 LAURENS 32,192 4,971 15.44 1,549 99 6.39 11,274 919 8.15 12,258 2,068 16.87 7,111 1,885 26.5 31 LEE 10,567 95 0.89 601 2 0.33 3,668 19 0.51 4,104 28 0.68 2,194 46 2.09 32 LEXINGTON 135,900 27,804 20.45 6,931 468 6.75 53,602 6,026 11.24 52,127 13,000 24.93 23,240 8,310 35.75 33 MCCORMICK 6,017 400 6.64 203 0 0 1,427 12 0.84 2,400 109 4.54 1,987 279 14.04 34 MARION 19,430 173 0.89 1,124 1 0.08 7,099 35 0.49 7,337 79 1.07 3,870 58 1.49 35 MARLBORO 14,567 93 0.63 917 3 0.32 5,257 17 0.32 5,425 39 0.71 2,968 34 1.14 36 NEWBERRY 19,047 2,428 12.74 930 29 3.11 6,362 445 6.99 7,289 1,029 14.11 4,466 925 20.71 37 OCONEE 38,711 8,263 21.34 1,779 92 5.17 11,876 1,280 10.77 14,582 3,475 23.83 10,474 3,416 32.61 38 ORANGEBURG 52,372 1,171 2.23 3,837 22 0.57 19,139 158 0.82 18,406 417 2.26 10,990 574 5.22 39 PICKENS 56,898 14,301 25.13 3,037 304 10 22,018 3,296 14.96 20,791 6,243 30.02 11,052 4,458 40.33 40 RICHLAND 195,971 10,809 5.51 11,676 173 1.48 84,896 1,975 2.32 69,876 4,648 6.65 29,523 4,013 13.59 41 SALUDA 10,209 1,170 11.46 518 19 3.66 3,295 154 4.67 3,924 492 12.53 2,472 505 20.42 42 SPARTANBURG 136,221 24,210 17.77 7,621 536 7.03 52,089 5,776 11.08 50,223 10,773 21.45 26,288 7,125 27.1 43 SUMTER 54,322 1,692 3.11 3,654 29 0.79 20,846 199 0.95 19,447 685 3.52 10,375 779 7.5 44 UNION 15,293 791 5.17 694 21 3.02 5,031 175 3.47 5,886 310 5.26 3,682 285 7.74 45 WILLIAMSBURG 19,309 160 0.82 1,047 4 0.38 6,640 25 0.37 7,339 78 1.06 4,283 53 1.23 46 YORK 110,490 9,156 8.28 5,104 135 2.64 45,496 1,928 4.23 41,289 3,983 9.64 18,601 3,110 16.71

STATE TOTALS 2,340,773 285,319 12.18 117,598 4,524 3.84 885,679 55,135 6.22 870,357 123,972 14.24 467,139 101,688 21.76

28 11. State Republican Primary – June 10, 2008 – Results

29 June 10, 2008 Republican Primary ‐ Official Results Statewide Summary

U.S. Senate - REP (Vote For 1) Lindsey Graham Buddy Witherspoon County Total Votes Total Votes Total Abbeville 858 334 1,192 Aiken 7,446 4,848 12,294 Allendale 90 37 127 Anderson 14,582 7,336 21,918 Bamberg 85 18 103 Barnwell 1,272 509 1,781 Beaufort 10,725 3,896 14,621 Berkeley 7,219 3,317 10,536 Calhoun 288 130 418 Charleston 14,723 6,512 21,235 Cherokee 797 598 1,395 Chester 218 133 351 Chesterfield 192 57 249 Clarendon 299 94 393 Colleton 2,706 587 3,293 Darlington 859 235 1,094 Dillon 111 18 129 Dorchester 10,381 4,325 14,706 Edgefield 880 679 1,559 Fairfield 206 93 299 Florence 3,376 1,158 4,534 Georgetown 3,009 702 3,711 Greenville 15,940 16,227 32,167 Greenwood 4,714 1,331 6,045 Hampton 190 38 228 Horry 13,704 4,908 18,612 Jasper 117 27 144 Kershaw 3,179 903 4,082 Lancaster 1,476 540 2,016 Laurens 3,384 1,489 4,873 Lee 88 16 104 Lexington 16,501 7,632 24,133 Marion 131 23 154 Marlboro 80 10 90 McCormick 237 156 393 Newberry 1,828 583 2,411 Oconee 6,308 1,947 8,255 Orangeburg 907 257 1,164 Pickens 9,362 4,550 13,912 Richland 7,925 2,712 10,637 Saluda 854 306 1,160 Spartanburg 13,064 10,111 23,175 Sumter 1,269 373 1,642 Union 473 257 730 Williamsburg 131 22 153 York 5,552 3,091 8,643 Totals: 187,736 93,125 280,861

30 June 10, 2008 Republican Primary ‐ Official Results Statewide Summary

U.S. House of Representatives District 1 - REP (Vote For 1) Henry E Brown Jr Katherine Jenerette Paul V Norris County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Berkeley 5,938 1,242 1,129 8,309 Charleston 13,205 3,783 2,658 19,646 Dorchester 7,788 2,278 1,346 11,412 Georgetown 2,236 622 211 3,069 Horry 13,421 3,563 1,374 18,358 Totals: 42,588 11,488 6,718 60,794

U.S. House of Representatives District 2 - REP (Vote For 1) Phil Black Joe Wilson County Total Votes Total Votes Total Aiken 291 1,543 1,834 Allendale 15 113 128 Barnwell 595 1,178 1,773 Beaufort 2,059 12,306 14,365 Calhoun 21 205 226 Hampton 12 211 223 Jasper 20 122 142 Lexington 3,809 20,211 24,020 Orangeburg 37 451 488 Richland 972 8,443 9,415 Totals: 7,831 44,783 52,614

U.S. House of Representatives District 4 - REP (Vote For 1) Bob Inglis Charles Jeter County Total Votes Total Votes Total Greenville 20,799 11,210 32,009 Laurens 272 102 374 Spartanburg 16,073 6,931 23,004 Union 427 302 729 Totals: 37,571 18,545 56,116

State Senate District 2 - REP (Vote For 1) C J Mac Martin Jr Larry A Martin County Total Votes Total Votes Total Pickens 2,443 9,863 12,306 Totals: 2,443 9,863 12,306

State Senate District 6 - REP (Vote For 1) Mike Fair Patrick B Haddon County Total Votes Total Votes Total Greenville 5,484 3,379 8,863 Totals: 5,484 3,379 8,863

31 June 10, 2008 Republican Primary ‐ Official Results Statewide Summary

State Senate District 10 - REP (Vote For 1) Dee Compton Bryan Hope Norman Ouzts Jr Dale C Phillips Chip Stockman County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Abbeville 475 77 171 33 336 1,092 Greenwood 2,038 394 1,191 35 1,241 4,899 Laurens 128 14 4 32 18 196 Totals: 2,641 485 1,366 100 1,595 6,187

State Senate District 12 - REP (Vote For 1) Lee Bright Scott Talley L B Watson County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Spartanburg 3,588 4,194 1,717 9,499 Totals: 3,588 4,194 1,717 9,499

State Senate District 13 - REP (Vote For 1) Max Hyde Shane Martin Jim Ritchie County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Greenville 142 325 263 730 Spartanburg 1,586 4,118 2,721 8,425 Union 27 290 65 382 Totals: 1,755 4,733 3,049 9,537

State Senate District 17 - REP (Vote For 1) Mark Bennett Joanie Winters County Total Votes Total Votes Total Chester 158 192 350 Fairfield 205 80 285 Union 113 70 183 York 155 102 257 Totals: 631 444 1,075

State Senate District 23 - REP (Vote For 1) Jake Knotts Katrina Shealy Michael Sturkie County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Lexington 5,123 4,644 1,581 11,348 Totals: 5,123 4,644 1,581 11,348

State Senate District 24 - REP (Vote For 1) Greg Ryberg Jason Whinghter County Total Votes Total Votes Total Aiken 6,668 3,226 9,894 Totals: 6,668 3,226 9,894

State Senate District 33 - REP (Vote For 1) R Howard Bond II Liz Gilland Luke Rankin County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Horry 322 2,423 6,002 8,747 Totals: 322 2,423 6,002 8,747

32 June 10, 2008 Republican Primary ‐ Official Results Statewide Summary

State Senate District 38 - REP (Vote For 1) Mike Rose Randy Scott County Total Votes Total Votes Total Charleston 161 184 345 Dorchester 6,600 6,052 12,652 Totals: 6,761 6,236 12,997

State Senate District 46 - REP (Vote For 1) Catherine Ceips Tom Davis County Total Votes Total Votes Total Beaufort 6,288 8,036 14,324 Totals: 6,288 8,036 14,324

State House of Representatives District 2 - REP (Vote For 1) Ed Rumsey Bill Sandifer County Total Votes Total Votes Total Oconee 1,283 3,270 4,553 Totals: 1,283 3,270 4,553

State House of Representatives District 3 - REP (Vote For 1) B R Skelton Trey Whitehurst County Total Votes Total Votes Total Pickens 1,525 1,280 2,805 Totals: 1,525 1,280 2,805

State House of Representatives District 16 - REP (Vote For 1) Jason Culbertson Mark N Willis County Total Votes Total Votes Total Greenville 110 696 806 Laurens 714 1,160 1,874 Totals: 824 1,856 2,680

State House of Representatives District 18 - REP (Vote For 1) Pete Smith Tommy Stringer County Total Votes Total Votes Total Greenville 1,695 1,950 3,645 Totals: 1,695 1,950 3,645

State House of Representatives District 21 - REP (Vote For 1) Bob Leach Bill Wylie County Total Votes Total Votes Total Greenville 1,715 2,763 4,478 Totals: 1,715 2,763 4,478

State House of Representatives District 22 - REP (Vote For 1) Gloria Haskins Wendy Nanney County Total Votes Total Votes Total Greenville 1,569 2,531 4,100 Totals: 1,569 2,531 4,100

33 June 10, 2008 Republican Primary ‐ Official Results Statewide Summary

State House of Representatives District 32 - REP (Vote For 1) Derham Cole Jr Christina Jeffrey County Total Votes Total Votes Total Spartanburg 1,972 1,849 3,821 Totals: 1,972 1,849 3,821

State House of Representatives District 34 - REP (Vote For 1) Mike Forrester Ken Roach County Total Votes Total Votes Total Spartanburg 2,056 1,629 3,685 Totals: 2,056 1,629 3,685

State House of Representatives District 35 - REP (Vote For 1) Keith Kelly Roger Nutt County Total Votes Total Votes Total Spartanburg 2,361 1,914 4,275 Totals: 2,361 1,914 4,275

State House of Representatives District 37 - REP (Vote For 1) Ralph Davenport Steve Parker County Total Votes Total Votes Total Spartanburg 1,013 1,672 2,685 Totals: 1,013 1,672 2,685

State House of Representatives District 38 - REP (Vote For 1) Joey Millwood Bob Walker County Total Votes Total Votes Total Spartanburg 1,539 1,520 3,059 Totals: 1,539 1,520 3,059

State House of Representatives District 45 - REP (Vote For 1) Deborah Long Bruce Miller County Total Votes Total Votes Total Lancaster 1,089 482 1,571 York 591 54 645 Totals: 1,680 536 2,216

State House of Representatives District 48 - REP (Vote For 1) Kyle Boyd Carl L Gullick County Total Votes Total Votes Total York 1,592 1,745 3,337 Totals: 1,592 1,745 3,337

State House of Representatives District 68 - REP (Vote For 1) Steven Neeves Helen Smith Thad Viers County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Horry 274 1,156 1,889 3,319 Totals: 274 1,156 1,889 3,319

34 June 10, 2008 Republican Primary ‐ Official Results Statewide Summary

State House of Representatives District 77 - REP (Vote For 1) Michael Koska John Rust County Total Votes Total Votes Total Richland 561 261 822 Totals: 561 261 822

State House of Representatives District 79 - REP (Vote For 1) Sheri Few David Herndon Tony Lamm County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Kershaw 934 651 333 1,918 Richland 483 529 247 1,259 Totals: 1,417 1,180 580 3,177

State House of Representatives District 81 - REP (Vote For 1) Brad Boni John V Kelly Scott F Singer Tom Young County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Aiken 767 102 2,223 2,729 5,821 Totals: 767 102 2,223 2,729 5,821

State House of Representatives District 83 - REP (Vote For 1) Don Smith Jim Whitehead County Total Votes Total Votes Total Aiken 1,801 647 2,448 Edgefield 293 145 438 Totals: 2,094 792 2,886

State House of Representatives District 94 - REP (Vote For 1) Jenny Horne Hayward Hutson County Total Votes Total Votes Total Charleston 134 53 187 Dorchester 2,744 2,015 4,759 Totals: 2,878 2,068 4,946

State House of Representatives District 96 - REP (Vote For 1) Mike Miller Kit Spires County Total Votes Total Votes Total Aiken 155 101 256 Lexington 738 1,433 2,171 Totals: 893 1,534 2,427

State House of Representatives District 98 - REP (Vote For 1) Tara Bussjager Annette D Young County Total Votes Total Votes Total Dorchester 1,471 2,677 4,148 Totals: 1,471 2,677 4,148

State House of Representatives District 105 - REP (Vote For 1) Randy L Alford Mark J Bennett Kevin Hardee George M Hearn County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Horry 784 158 1,422 2,295 4,659 Totals: 784 158 1,422 2,295 4,659

35 June 10, 2008 Republican Primary ‐ Official Results Statewide Summary

State House of Representatives District 112 - REP (Vote For 1) Joe Bustos Mike Sottile County Total Votes Total Votes Total Charleston 1,901 2,395 4,296 Totals: 1,901 2,395 4,296

State House of Representatives District 117 - REP (Vote For 1) William Bill Crosby Tim Scott Wheeler Tillman County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Berkeley 560 724 344 1,628 Charleston 87 609 177 873 Totals: 647 1,333 521 2,501

State House of Representatives District 123 - REP (Vote For 1) Richard Chalk Starletta Hairston Stu Rodman County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Beaufort 2,311 598 1,585 4,494 Totals: 2,311 598 1,585 4,494

Solicitor Circuit 9 - REP (Vote For 1) Blair Jennings Scarlett A Wilson County Total Votes Total Votes Total Berkeley 5,236 5,360 10,596 Charleston 8,037 13,229 21,266 Totals: 13,273 18,589 31,862

Solicitor Circuit 10 - REP (Vote For 1) Chrissy Adams Sarah Drawdy County Total Votes Total Votes Total Anderson 11,603 10,189 21,792 Oconee 5,588 2,632 8,220 Totals: 17,191 12,821 30,012

36 June 16, 2008 Republican Primary Recount ‐ Official Results Statewide Summary

State House of Representatives District 38 - REP (Vote For 1) Joey Millwood Bob Walker County Total Votes Total Votes Total Spartanburg 1,539 1,520 3,059 Totals: 1,539 1,520 3,059

37 June 24, 2008 Republican Primary Run‐Off ‐ Official Results Statewide Summary

State Senate District 10 - REP (Vote For 1) Dee Compton Chip Stockman County Total Votes Total Votes Total Abbeville 458 223 681 Greenwood 2,747 1,247 3,994 Laurens 105 25 130 Totals: 3,310 1,495 4,805

State Senate District 12 - REP (Vote For 1) Lee Bright Scott Talley County Total Votes Total Votes Total Spartanburg 3,899 3,701 7,600 Totals: 3,899 3,701 7,600

State Senate District 13 - REP (Vote For 1) Shane Martin Jim Ritchie County Total Votes Total Votes Total Greenville 307 145 452 Spartanburg 4,717 2,541 7,258 Union 290 33 323 Totals: 5,314 2,719 8,033

State Senate District 23 - REP (Vote For 1) Jake Knotts Katrina Shealy County Total Votes Total Votes Total Lexington 7,113 5,254 12,367 Totals: 7,113 5,254 12,367

State House of Representatives District 79 - REP (Vote For 1) Sheri Few David Herndon County Total Votes Total Votes Total Kershaw 591 635 1,226 Richland 336 536 872 Totals: 927 1,171 2,098

State House of Representatives District 81 - REP (Vote For 1) Scott F Singer Tom Young County Total Votes Total Votes Total Aiken 2,846 3,151 5,997 Totals: 2,846 3,151 5,997

38 12. State Democratic Primary – June 10, 2008 – Voter Participation Statistics

39 2008 State Democratic Primary TOTAL TOTAL % TOTAL VOTED TOTAL VOTED COUNTY REGISTERED VOTED VOTED MALE FEMALE WHITE NON-WHITE 1 ABBEVILLE 12,997 2,594 19.95 1,123 1,471 1,328 1,266 2 AIKEN 84,386 567 0.67 241 326 207 360 3 ALLENDALE 5,275 798 15.12 336 462 199 599 4 ANDERSON 90,873 1,678 1.84 731 947 1,021 657 5 BAMBERG 8,297 3,374 40.66 1,441 1,933 1,654 1,720 6 BARNWELL 11,956 1,546 12.93 592 954 304 1,242 7 BEAUFORT 82,853 3,091 3.73 1,204 1,887 1,918 1,173 8 BERKELEY 78,832 1,788 2.26 692 1,096 492 1,296 9 CALHOUN 9,180 2,358 25.68 1,041 1,317 1,352 1,006 10 CHARLESTON 184,658 11,692 6.33 4,436 7,256 3,626 8,066 11 CHEROKEE 26,241 209 0.79 82 127 112 97 12 CHESTER 16,959 4,988 29.41 2,153 2,835 3,189 1,799 13 CHESTERFIELD 20,172 5,007 24.82 2,186 2,821 3,717 1,290 14 CLARENDON 19,728 7,041 35.69 3,164 3,877 3,916 3,125 15 COLLETON 19,841 829 4.17 335 494 106 723 16 DARLINGTON 35,717 8,972 25.11 3,944 5,028 5,680 3,292 17 DILLON 16,401 7,113 43.36 3,108 4,005 4,108 3,005 18 DORCHESTER 67,058 1,246 1.85 508 738 538 708 19 EDGEFIELD 13,633 1,463 10.73 605 858 457 1,006 20 FAIRFIELD 13,061 4,872 37.3 2,039 2,833 2,323 2,549 21 FLORENCE 68,702 5,949 8.65 2,356 3,593 1,856 4,093 22 GEORGETOWN 35,703 3,026 8.47 1,185 1,841 686 2,340 23 GREENVILLE 231,572 8,067 3.48 3,118 4,949 3,103 4,964 24 GREENWOOD 34,322 716 2.08 260 456 288 428 25 HAMPTON 11,748 1,624 13.82 663 961 349 1,275 26 HORRY 133,590 3,851 2.88 1,566 2,285 2,084 1,767 27 JASPER 10,819 4,886 45.16 2,047 2,839 2,225 2,661 28 KERSHAW 32,855 2,517 7.66 1,006 1,511 745 1,772 29 LANCASTER 35,828 2,057 5.74 946 1,111 1,367 690 30 LAURENS 32,192 894 2.77 338 556 227 667 31 LEE 10,567 3,766 35.63 1,616 2,150 1,581 2,185 32 LEXINGTON 135,900 2,261 1.66 937 1,324 1,345 916 33 MCCORMICK 6,017 1,260 20.94 486 774 369 891 34 MARION 19,430 8,224 42.32 3,355 4,869 3,864 4,360 35 MARLBORO 14,567 4,861 33.36 2,024 2,837 2,637 2,224 36 NEWBERRY 19,047 900 4.72 425 475 515 385 37 OCONEE 38,711 896 2.31 406 490 752 144 38 ORANGEBURG 52,372 11,710 22.35 4,626 7,084 3,172 8,538 39 PICKENS 56,898 679 1.19 289 390 470 209 40 RICHLAND 195,971 24,919 12.71 9,626 15,293 6,504 18,415 41 SALUDA 10,209 725 7.1 301 424 266 459 42 SPARTANBURG 136,221 4,123 3.02 1,648 2,475 1,719 2,404 43 SUMTER 54,322 6,448 11.86 2,767 3,681 2,514 3,934 44 UNION 15,293 6,685 43.71 2,942 3,743 4,992 1,693 45 WILLIAMSBURG 19,309 8,485 43.94 3,349 5,136 2,560 5,925 46 YORK 110,490 3,636 3.29 1,461 2,175 1,395 2,241

STATE TOTALS 2,340,773 194,391 8.3 79,704 114,687 83,832 110,559

40 2008 State Democratic Primary TOTAL 18-21 22-44 45-64 65+ COUNTY REGISTERED VOTED % REGISTERED VOTED % REGISTERED VOTED % REGISTERED VOTED % REGISTERED VOTED % 1 ABBEVILLE 12,997 2,594 19.95 623 54 8.66 4,318 625 14.47 4,996 1,173 23.47 3,060 742 24.24 2 AIKEN 84,386 567 0.67 3,740 8 0.21 29,839 118 0.39 32,581 250 0.76 18,226 191 1.04 3 ALLENDALE 5,275 798 15.12 334 15 4.49 1,856 149 8.02 1,910 381 19.94 1,175 253 21.53 4 ANDERSON 90,873 1,678 1.84 3,997 25 0.62 33,223 290 0.87 34,320 726 2.11 19,333 637 3.29 5 BAMBERG 8,297 3,374 40.66 508 72 14.17 2,803 789 28.14 3,074 1,475 47.98 1,912 1,038 54.28 6 BARNWELL 11,956 1,546 12.93 666 26 3.9 4,435 330 7.44 4,613 821 17.79 2,242 369 16.45 7 BEAUFORT 82,853 3,091 3.73 2,644 25 0.94 23,049 301 1.3 30,092 1,182 3.92 27,068 1,583 5.84 8 BERKELEY 78,832 1,788 2.26 3,854 52 1.34 32,938 370 1.12 29,929 829 2.76 12,111 537 4.43 9 CALHOUN 9,180 2,358 25.68 416 63 15.14 3,207 603 18.8 3,626 1,078 29.72 1,931 614 31.79 10 CHARLESTON 184,658 11,692 6.33 8,895 182 2.04 75,669 2,328 3.07 66,297 5,458 8.23 33,797 3,724 11.01 11 CHEROKEE 26,241 209 0.79 1,287 3 0.23 10,047 35 0.34 9,740 71 0.72 5,167 100 1.93 12 CHESTER 16,959 4,988 29.41 932 98 10.51 5,848 1,099 18.79 6,472 2,197 33.94 3,707 1,594 42.99 13 CHESTERFIELD 20,172 5,007 24.82 941 90 9.56 7,279 1,135 15.59 7,780 2,302 29.58 4,172 1,480 35.47 14 CLARENDON 19,728 7,041 35.69 1,064 169 15.88 6,374 1,523 23.89 7,499 3,199 42.65 4,791 2,150 44.87 15 COLLETON 19,841 829 4.17 1,091 16 1.46 6,854 168 2.45 7,660 372 4.85 4,236 273 6.44 16 DARLINGTON 35,717 8,972 25.11 1,972 204 10.34 12,984 2,134 16.43 13,604 4,035 29.66 7,157 2,599 36.31 17 DILLON 16,401 7,113 43.36 1,119 261 23.32 6,454 2,128 32.97 5,844 3,114 53.28 2,984 1,610 53.95 18 DORCHESTER 67,058 1,246 1.85 3,261 23 0.7 27,729 324 1.16 25,680 626 2.43 10,388 273 2.62 19 EDGEFIELD 13,633 1,463 10.73 621 22 3.54 4,779 232 4.85 5,535 731 13.2 2,698 478 17.71 20 FAIRFIELD 13,061 4,872 37.3 753 136 18.06 4,506 1,174 26.05 5,222 2,263 43.33 2,580 1,299 50.34 21 FLORENCE 68,702 5,949 8.65 3,756 119 3.16 26,591 1,266 4.76 25,712 2,926 11.37 12,643 1,638 12.95 22 GEORGETOWN 35,703 3,026 8.47 1,381 54 3.91 10,559 520 4.92 14,054 1,477 10.5 9,709 975 10.04 23 GREENVILLE 231,572 8,067 3.48 11,016 145 1.31 93,890 1,740 1.85 84,558 3,727 4.4 42,108 2,455 5.83 24 GREENWOOD 34,322 716 2.08 1,888 13 0.68 12,462 113 0.9 12,390 227 1.83 7,582 363 4.78 25 HAMPTON 11,748 1,624 13.82 832 42 5.04 4,380 325 7.42 4,308 739 17.15 2,228 518 23.24 26 HORRY 133,590 3,851 2.88 4,811 63 1.3 44,889 595 1.32 49,967 1,616 3.23 33,923 1,577 4.64 27 JASPER 10,819 4,886 45.16 753 166 22.04 3,868 1,328 34.33 4,025 2,151 53.44 2,173 1,241 57.1 28 KERSHAW 32,855 2,517 7.66 1,585 56 3.53 11,794 478 4.05 12,908 1,229 9.52 6,568 754 11.47 29 LANCASTER 35,828 2,057 5.74 1,636 26 1.58 13,040 284 2.17 13,258 949 7.15 7,894 798 10.1 30 LAURENS 32,192 894 2.77 1,549 10 0.64 11,274 135 1.19 12,258 426 3.47 7,111 323 4.54 31 LEE 10,567 3,766 35.63 601 94 15.64 3,668 878 23.93 4,104 1,769 43.1 2,194 1,025 46.71 32 LEXINGTON 135,900 2,261 1.66 6,931 50 0.72 53,602 495 0.92 52,127 1,118 2.14 23,240 598 2.57 33 MCCORMICK 6,017 1,260 20.94 203 25 12.31 1,427 229 16.04 2,400 570 23.75 1,987 436 21.94 34 MARION 19,430 8,224 42.32 1,124 260 23.13 7,099 2,237 31.51 7,337 3,791 51.66 3,870 1,936 50.02 35 MARLBORO 14,567 4,861 33.36 917 104 11.34 5,257 1,099 20.9 5,425 2,248 41.43 2,968 1,410 47.5 36 NEWBERRY 19,047 900 4.72 930 17 1.82 6,362 170 2.67 7,289 406 5.57 4,466 307 6.87 37 OCONEE 38,711 896 2.31 1,779 13 0.73 11,876 134 1.12 14,582 326 2.23 10,474 423 4.03 38 ORANGEBURG 52,372 11,710 22.35 3,837 250 6.51 19,139 2,463 12.86 18,406 5,441 29.56 10,990 3,556 32.35 39 PICKENS 56,898 679 1.19 3,037 14 0.46 22,018 139 0.63 20,791 287 1.38 11,052 239 2.16 40 RICHLAND 195,971 24,919 12.71 11,676 564 4.83 84,896 5,951 7 69,876 12,374 17.7 29,523 6,030 20.42 41 SALUDA 10,209 725 7.1 518 16 3.08 3,295 127 3.85 3,924 325 8.28 2,472 257 10.39 42 SPARTANBURG 136,221 4,123 3.02 7,621 84 1.1 52,089 822 1.57 50,223 1,839 3.66 26,288 1,378 5.24 43 SUMTER 54,322 6,448 11.86 3,654 156 4.26 20,846 1,139 5.46 19,447 3,012 15.48 10,375 2,141 20.63 44 UNION 15,293 6,685 43.71 694 151 21.75 5,031 1,703 33.85 5,886 2,923 49.66 3,682 1,908 51.81 45 WILLIAMSBURG 19,309 8,485 43.94 1,047 259 24.73 6,640 2,008 30.24 7,339 3,932 53.57 4,283 2,286 53.37 46 YORK 110,490 3,636 3.29 5,104 59 1.15 45,496 857 1.88 41,289 1,688 4.08 18,601 1,032 5.54

STATE TOTALS 2,340,773 194,391 8.3 117,598 4,354 3.7 885,679 43,090 4.86 870,357 89,799 10.31 467,139 57,148 12.23

41 13. State Democratic Primary – June 10, 2008 – Results

42 June 10, 2008 Democratic Primary ‐ Official Results Statewide Summary

U.S. Senate - DEM (Vote For 1) Michael Cone Bob Conley County Total Votes Total Votes Total Abbeville 1,131 960 2,091 Aiken 766 613 1,379 Allendale 286 285 571 Anderson 747 821 1,568 Bamberg 1,114 1,074 2,188 Barnwell 492 503 995 Beaufort 1,263 1,318 2,581 Berkeley 832 809 1,641 Calhoun 821 996 1,817 Charleston 5,008 3,729 8,737 Cherokee 84 115 199 Chester 1,773 1,896 3,669 Chesterfield 1,972 2,184 4,156 Clarendon 1,971 2,290 4,261 Colleton 440 231 671 Darlington 2,745 2,812 5,557 Dillon 2,947 2,813 5,760 Dorchester 530 575 1,105 Edgefield 609 413 1,022 Fairfield 1,804 1,602 3,406 Florence 2,798 2,033 4,831 Georgetown 1,106 1,084 2,190 Greenville 3,190 3,359 6,549 Greenwood 343 246 589 Hampton 469 402 871 Horry 1,570 1,694 3,264 Jasper 1,514 1,834 3,348 Kershaw 1,001 904 1,905 Lancaster 977 866 1,843 Laurens 408 409 817 Lee 1,481 1,352 2,833 Lexington 1,087 1,004 2,091 Marion 2,595 3,090 5,685 Marlboro 1,775 2,071 3,846 McCormick 514 398 912 Newberry 320 301 621 Oconee 359 447 806 Orangeburg 4,990 4,400 9,390 Pickens 314 304 618 Richland 8,742 9,492 18,234 Saluda 362 237 599 Spartanburg 1,730 1,859 3,589 Sumter 2,443 2,729 5,172 Union 1,576 2,850 4,426 Williamsburg 2,863 3,135 5,998 York 1,257 1,629 2,886 Totals: 73,119 74,168 147,287

43 June 10, 2008 Democratic Primary ‐ Official Results Statewide Summary

U.S. House of Representatives District 1 - DEM (Vote For 1) Ben Frasier Linda Ketner County Total Votes Total Votes Total Berkeley 420 641 1,061 Charleston 2,245 4,922 7,167 Dorchester 285 699 984 Georgetown 639 758 1,397 Horry 1,282 2,087 3,369 Totals: 4,871 9,107 13,978

U.S. House of Representatives District 2 - DEM (Vote For 1) Blaine Lotz Rob Miller County Total Votes Total Votes Total Aiken 120 244 364 Allendale 163 443 606 Barnwell 277 761 1,038 Beaufort 1,657 1,314 2,971 Calhoun 176 555 731 Hampton 260 714 974 Jasper 816 2,734 3,550 Lexington 778 1,406 2,184 Orangeburg 471 2,082 2,553 Richland 3,501 6,658 10,159 Totals: 8,219 16,911 25,130

U.S. House of Representatives District 4 - DEM (Vote For 1) Ted Christian Paul Corden Bryan McCanless County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Greenville 2,285 2,502 1,948 6,735 Laurens 8 12 7 27 Spartanburg 1,157 1,810 703 3,670 Union 1,450 1,865 1,221 4,536 Totals: 4,900 6,189 3,879 14,968

State Senate District 4 - DEM (Vote For 1) Roger Odachowski Leonardo Ortiz County Total Votes Total Votes Total Abbeville 46 71 117 Anderson 226 390 616 Greenwood 46 28 74 Totals: 318 489 807

State Senate District 7 - DEM (Vote For 1) Ralph Anderson Lillian Brock Flemming Andrew M Jones Seldon Peden County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Greenville 2,104 1,447 172 387 4,110 Totals: 2,104 1,447 172 387 4,110

44 June 10, 2008 Democratic Primary ‐ Official Results Statewide Summary

State Senate District 17 - DEM (Vote For 1) Creighton B Coleman Leah Bess Moody Michael Squirewell County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Chester 2,260 1,676 382 4,318 Fairfield 2,511 958 937 4,406 Union 811 690 438 1,939 York 105 1,109 75 1,289 Totals: 5,687 4,433 1,832 11,952

State Senate District 18 - DEM (Vote For 1) Michael Ray Ellisor Pete Oliver County Total Votes Total Votes Total Lexington 205 152 357 Newberry 310 335 645 Saluda 110 83 193 Totals: 625 570 1,195

State Senate District 19 - DEM (Vote For 1) Vince Ford John L Scott Jr County Total Votes Total Votes Total Richland 3,984 4,061 8,045 Totals: 3,984 4,061 8,045

State Senate District 21 - DEM (Vote For 1) Wendy C Brawley Darrell Jackson County Total Votes Total Votes Total Richland 2,772 5,156 7,928 Totals: 2,772 5,156 7,928

State Senate District 25 - DEM (Vote For 1) Greg Anderson Travis Johnson County Total Votes Total Votes Total Aiken 393 387 780 Edgefield 1,062 314 1,376 McCormick 752 273 1,025 Saluda 294 108 402 Totals: 2,501 1,082 3,583

State Senate District 30 - DEM (Vote For 1) Levone Graves Kent Williams County Total Votes Total Votes Total Dillon 704 3,173 3,877 Florence 585 1,599 2,184 Marion 1,892 5,121 7,013 Marlboro 289 1,939 2,228 Totals: 3,470 11,832 15,302

45 June 10, 2008 Democratic Primary ‐ Official Results Statewide Summary

State Senate District 32 - DEM (Vote For 1) Larry Alston Ted Brown John Yancey McGill County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Florence 39 146 485 670 Georgetown 62 916 998 1,976 Horry 55 221 279 555 Williamsburg 572 3,201 4,182 7,955 Totals: 728 4,484 5,944 11,156

State Senate District 35 - DEM (Vote For 1) Phil Leventis E B Mac McLeod Jr County Total Votes Total Votes Total Lee 804 482 1,286 Sumter 2,711 1,963 4,674 Totals: 3,515 2,445 5,960

State Senate District 42 - DEM (Vote For 1) Robert Ford Dwayne M Green County Total Votes Total Votes Total Charleston 3,793 1,283 5,076 Totals: 3,793 1,283 5,076

State Senate District 45 - DEM (Vote For 1) Bobby C Mayes Clementa Pinckney Richmond Truesdale Jr County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Beaufort 43 642 58 743 Charleston 50 443 158 651 Colleton 138 348 50 536 Hampton 61 631 26 718 Jasper 583 3,188 381 4,152 Totals: 875 5,252 673 6,800

State House of Representatives District 8 - DEM (Vote For 1) Tom Dobbins Charles Griffin County Total Votes Total Votes Total Anderson 250 160 410 Oconee 22 6 28 Totals: 272 166 438

State House of Representatives District 23 - DEM (Vote For 1) Chandra Dillard Fletcher Smith County Total Votes Total Votes Total Greenville 824 739 1,563 Totals: 824 739 1,563

State House of Representatives District 31 - DEM (Vote For 1) Harold Mitchell Jr Raymond Russell County Total Votes Total Votes Total Spartanburg 966 457 1,423 Totals: 966 457 1,423

46 June 10, 2008 Democratic Primary ‐ Official Results Statewide Summary

State House of Representatives District 39 - DEM (Vote For 1) Steve Cain T Hardee Horne County Total Votes Total Votes Total Lexington 228 39 267 Saluda 387 282 669 Totals: 615 321 936

State House of Representatives District 41 - DEM (Vote For 1) Boyd Brown Annie E McDaniel County Total Votes Total Votes Total Chester 417 558 975 Fairfield 2,664 1,699 4,363 Totals: 3,081 2,257 5,338

State House of Representatives District 45 - DEM (Vote For 1) Donald W Huffman Tony L Starnes Fred Thomas County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Lancaster 87 365 643 1,095 York 21 33 52 106 Totals: 108 398 695 1,201

State House of Representatives District 49 - DEM (Vote For 1) Montrio Belton Sr John R King County Total Votes Total Votes Total York 614 1,100 1,714 Totals: 614 1,100 1,714

State House of Representatives District 50 - DEM (Vote For 1) Grady Brown Ennis Bryant Sr Henry Marshall County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Lee 2,034 1,554 152 3,740 Sumter 538 261 52 851 Totals: 2,572 1,815 204 4,591

State House of Representatives District 54 - DEM (Vote For 1) Douglas Jennings Jr Naim Floyd Quick Salahudeen County Total Votes Total Votes Total Chesterfield 309 40 349 Marlboro 3,999 948 4,947 Totals: 4,308 988 5,296

State House of Representatives District 55 - DEM (Vote For 1) Jackie E Hayes Zina M Manning County Total Votes Total Votes Total Dillon 5,409 1,541 6,950 Horry 14 7 21 Totals: 5,423 1,548 6,971

47 June 10, 2008 Democratic Primary ‐ Official Results Statewide Summary

State House of Representatives District 60 - DEM (Vote For 1) Zackery Cooper Geraldine Gamble County Total Votes Total Votes Total Florence 564 261 825 Sumter 229 402 631 Totals: 793 663 1,456

State House of Representatives District 62 - DEM (Vote For 1) Richard Butch Hodges Garbriella Dottie Mack White Robert Q Williams County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Darlington 469 636 1,428 2,533 Florence 204 248 409 861 Totals: 673 884 1,837 3,394

State House of Representatives District 66 - DEM (Vote For 1) Gilda Cobb‐Hunter Priscilla L Glover Robinson County Total Votes Total Votes Total Orangeburg 3,187 2,010 5,197 Totals: 3,187 2,010 5,197

State House of Representatives District 70 - DEM (Vote For 1) Mary Barber Kirkland Joe Neal County Total Votes Total Votes Total Richland 568 1,527 2,095 Sumter 227 648 875 Totals: 795 2,175 2,970

State House of Representatives District 73 - DEM (Vote For 1) Joe E Brown Chris Hart County Total Votes Total Votes Total Richland 939 1,901 2,840 Totals: 939 1,901 2,840

State House of Representatives District 77 - DEM (Vote For 1) Benjamin F Byrd D J Carson Joe McEachern County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Richland 578 1,062 1,796 3,436 Totals: 578 1,062 1,796 3,436

State House of Representatives District 80 - DEM (Vote For 1) Jimmy C Bales Stanley Robinson County Total Votes Total Votes Total Richland 1,920 657 2,577 Totals: 1,920 657 2,577

State House of Representatives District 91 - DEM (Vote For 1) Lonnie Hosey Kenneth Myers Sr County Total Votes Total Votes Total Allendale 656 104 760 Barnwell 1,356 120 1,476 Totals: 2,012 224 2,236

48 June 10, 2008 Democratic Primary ‐ Official Results Statewide Summary

State House of Representatives District 101 - DEM (Vote For 1) Pearl R Brown Alfred L Darby Kenneth Ken Kennedy Demar Lamont Roberts County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Williamsburg 1,900 512 2,839 1,652 6,903 Totals: 1,900 512 2,839 1,652 6,903

State House of Representatives District 111 - DEM (Vote For 1) Wendell G Gilliard Clay N Middleton Maurice G Washington County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Charleston 1,455 1,188 507 3,150 Totals: 1,455 1,188 507 3,150

State House of Representatives District 115 - DEM (Vote For 1) Anne Peterson Hutto Eugene Platt County Total Votes Total Votes Total Charleston 856 515 1,371 Totals: 856 515 1,371

State House of Representatives District 122 - DEM (Vote For 1) Curtis Brantley Libbie Henry‐Green R Keith Horton R Thayer Rivers Jr County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Beaufort 18 3 6 18 45 Hampton 633 27 44 287 991 Jasper 1,963 108 948 1,327 4,346 Totals: 2,614 138 998 1,632 5,382

Solicitor Circuit 4 - DEM (Vote For 1) Jay Ervin Will Rogers County Total Votes Total Votes Total Chesterfield 1,874 3,064 4,938 Darlington 3,902 3,348 7,250 Dillon 1,974 4,733 6,707 Marlboro 1,147 3,797 4,944 Totals: 8,897 14,942 23,839

49 June 16, 2008 Democratic Primary Recount ‐ Official Results Statewide Summary

U.S. Senate - DEM (Vote For 1) Michael Cone Bob Conley County Total Votes Total Votes Total Abbeville 1,125 949 2,074 Aiken 767 613 1,380 Allendale 286 285 571 Anderson 747 821 1,568 Bamberg 1,115 1,074 2,189 Barnwell 492 503 995 Beaufort 1,263 1,318 2,581 Berkeley 832 809 1,641 Calhoun 821 996 1,817 Charleston 5,008 3,729 8,737 Cherokee 84 115 199 Chester 1,770 1,893 3,663 Chesterfield 1,972 2,184 4,156 Clarendon 1,971 2,290 4,261 Colleton 440 231 671 Darlington 2,745 2,812 5,557 Dillon 2,947 2,813 5,760 Dorchester 530 575 1,105 Edgefield 609 413 1,022 Fairfield 1,804 1,602 3,406 Florence 2,798 2,033 4,831 Georgetown 1,106 1,084 2,190 Greenville 3,189 3,357 6,546 Greenwood 343 247 590 Hampton 469 402 871 Horry 1,570 1,694 3,264 Jasper 1,514 1,834 3,348 Kershaw 1,001 904 1,905 Lancaster 977 866 1,843 Laurens 408 409 817 Lee 1,481 1,352 2,833 Lexington 1,090 1,005 2,095 Marion 2,594 3,090 5,684 Marlboro 1,775 2,071 3,846 McCormick 514 398 912 Newberry 320 301 621 Oconee 359 447 806 Orangeburg 4,993 4,403 9,396 Pickens 314 304 618 Richland 8,743 9,493 18,236 Saluda 362 237 599 Spartanburg 1,735 1,874 3,609 Sumter 2,442 2,728 5,170 Union 1,576 2,850 4,426 Williamsburg 2,869 3,148 6,017 York 1,257 1,629 2,886 Totals: 73,127 74,185 147,312

State Senate District 19 - DEM (Vote For 1) Vince Ford John L Scott Jr County Total Votes Total Votes Total Richland 3,989 4,064 8,053 Totals: 3,989 4,064 8,053

50 June 24, 2008 Democractic Primary Run‐Off ‐ Official Results Statewide Summary

U.S. House of Representatives District 4 - DEM (Vote For 1) Ted Christian Paul Corden County Total Votes Total Votes Total Greenville 474 1,037 1,511 Laurens 0 2 2 Spartanburg 212 671 883 Union 1,793 3,602 5,395 Totals: 2,479 5,312 7,791

State Senate District 17 - DEM (Vote For 1) Creighton B Coleman Leah Bess Moody County Total Votes Total Votes Total Chester 1,373 1,259 2,632 Fairfield 2,058 1,033 3,091 Union 1,184 1,088 2,272 York 72 878 950 Totals: 4,687 4,258 8,945

State House of Representatives District 101 - DEM (Vote For 1) Pearl R Brown Kenneth Ken Kennedy County Total Votes Total Votes Total Williamsburg 1,861 2,209 4,070 Totals: 1,861 2,209 4,070

State House of Representatives District 111 - DEM (Vote For 1) Wendell G Gilliard Clay N Middleton County Total Votes Total Votes Total Charleston 1,193 924 2,117 Totals: 1,193 924 2,117

State House of Representatives District 122 - DEM (Vote For 1) Curtis Brantley R Thayer Rivers Jr County Total Votes Total Votes Total Beaufort 5 9 14 Hampton 635 333 968 Jasper 1,779 1,537 3,316 Totals: 2,419 1,879 4,298

51 14. General Election – November 4, 2008 – Voter Participation Statistics

52 2008 General Election TOTAL TOTAL % TOTAL VOTED TOTAL VOTED COUNTY REGISTERED VOTED VOTED MALE FEMALE WHITE NON-WHITE 1 ABBEVILLE 13,900 10,998 79.12 4,916 6,082 7,453 3,545 2 AIKEN 90,997 69,962 76.88 31,162 38,800 52,782 17,180 3 ALLENDALE 5,560 4,046 72.76 1,618 2,428 1,113 2,933 4 ANDERSON 98,856 74,208 75.06 33,262 40,946 61,888 12,320 5 BAMBERG 8,912 6,803 76.33 2,811 3,992 2,640 4,163 6 BARNWELL 12,697 9,825 77.38 4,167 5,658 5,545 4,280 7 BEAUFORT 90,894 69,380 76.33 30,292 39,088 55,187 14,193 8 BERKELEY 89,157 65,401 73.35 28,578 36,823 43,634 21,767 9 CALHOUN 9,753 7,801 79.98 3,412 4,389 4,328 3,473 10 CHARLESTON 207,506 156,254 75.3 66,891 89,363 106,412 49,842 11 CHEROKEE 28,231 20,839 73.81 9,169 11,670 15,975 4,864 12 CHESTER 18,478 14,226 76.98 6,015 8,211 8,098 6,128 13 CHESTERFIELD 21,943 16,378 74.63 7,048 9,330 10,377 6,001 14 CLARENDON 21,167 16,058 75.86 6,829 9,229 7,804 8,254 15 COLLETON 21,927 17,410 79.39 7,567 9,843 10,131 7,279 16 DARLINGTON 38,503 29,482 76.57 12,401 17,081 16,892 12,590 17 DILLON 18,128 13,751 75.85 5,783 7,968 6,996 6,755 18 DORCHESTER 74,253 52,908 71.25 23,118 29,790 37,458 15,450 19 EDGEFIELD 14,624 11,603 79.34 5,143 6,460 7,201 4,402 20 FAIRFIELD 14,355 11,705 81.53 5,064 6,641 4,758 6,947 21 FLORENCE 74,415 57,192 76.85 23,987 33,205 34,227 22,965 22 GEORGETOWN 38,493 30,153 78.33 12,962 17,191 20,130 10,023 23 GREENVILLE 250,646 191,868 76.54 85,305 106,563 151,996 39,872 24 GREENWOOD 37,379 29,665 79.36 12,853 16,812 20,442 9,223 25 HAMPTON 12,239 9,502 77.63 3,972 5,530 4,025 5,477 26 HORRY 144,990 105,589 72.82 46,901 58,688 90,890 14,699 27 JASPER 11,742 8,929 76.04 3,783 5,146 4,031 4,898 28 KERSHAW 35,398 27,652 78.11 12,212 15,440 19,832 7,820 29 LANCASTER 39,183 28,833 73.58 12,591 16,242 21,397 7,436 30 LAURENS 34,987 26,391 75.43 11,576 14,815 18,777 7,614 31 LEE 11,461 9,227 80.5 3,921 5,306 3,506 5,721 32 LEXINGTON 145,191 109,225 75.22 48,429 60,796 93,454 15,771 33 MCCORMICK 6,418 5,251 81.81 2,318 2,933 2,983 2,268 34 MARION 20,639 15,404 74.63 6,160 9,244 6,401 9,003 35 MARLBORO 15,645 10,791 68.97 4,445 6,346 4,669 6,122 36 NEWBERRY 20,623 16,537 80.18 7,315 9,222 11,673 4,864 37 OCONEE 41,240 31,544 76.48 14,710 16,834 28,799 2,745 38 ORANGEBURG 56,146 42,140 75.05 17,235 24,905 14,741 27,399 39 PICKENS 60,223 44,700 74.22 20,550 24,150 41,046 3,654 40 RICHLAND 218,046 164,986 75.66 69,441 95,545 82,392 82,594 41 SALUDA 10,630 8,602 80.92 3,869 4,733 6,065 2,537 42 SPARTANBURG 147,003 108,459 73.78 47,546 60,913 82,393 26,066 43 SUMTER 60,214 44,805 74.4 18,906 25,899 21,382 23,423 44 UNION 16,732 13,454 80.4 5,827 7,627 9,019 4,435 45 WILLIAMSBURG 21,030 16,621 79.03 6,812 9,809 5,372 11,249 46 YORK 121,918 93,801 76.93 41,546 52,255 73,998 19,803

STATE TOTALS 2,552,472 1,930,359 75.62 840,418 1,089,941 1,340,312 590,047

53 2008 General Election TOTAL 18-21 22-44 45-64 65+ COUNTY REGISTERED VOTED % REGISTERED VOTED % REGISTERED VOTED % REGISTERED VOTED % REGISTERED VOTED % 1 ABBEVILLE 13,900 10,998 79.12 839 580 69.12 4,662 3,490 74.86 5,238 4,502 85.94 3,161 2,426 76.74 2 AIKEN 90,997 69,962 76.88 4,922 3,331 67.67 32,405 22,363 69.01 34,496 28,701 83.2 19,174 15,567 81.18 3 ALLENDALE 5,560 4,046 72.76 384 235 61.19 1,940 1,316 67.83 2,007 1,608 80.11 1,229 887 72.17 4 ANDERSON 98,856 74,208 75.06 5,324 3,430 64.42 36,484 25,463 69.79 36,782 29,977 81.49 20,266 15,338 75.68 5 BAMBERG 8,912 6,803 76.33 753 464 61.62 2,982 2,187 73.34 3,207 2,621 81.72 1,970 1,531 77.71 6 BARNWELL 12,697 9,825 77.38 826 549 66.46 4,727 3,354 70.95 4,836 4,055 83.85 2,308 1,867 80.89 7 BEAUFORT 90,894 69,380 76.33 3,654 2,255 61.71 26,411 17,217 65.18 32,321 26,667 82.5 28,508 23,241 81.52 8 BERKELEY 89,157 65,401 73.35 5,564 3,501 62.92 37,972 25,529 67.23 32,619 26,170 80.22 13,002 10,201 78.45 9 CALHOUN 9,753 7,801 79.98 539 384 71.24 3,417 2,552 74.68 3,797 3,256 85.75 2,000 1,609 80.45 10 CHARLESTON 207,506 156,254 75.3 13,078 8,471 64.77 87,176 60,277 69.14 71,799 58,962 82.12 35,453 28,544 80.51 11 CHEROKEE 28,231 20,839 73.81 1,692 1,047 61.87 10,877 7,524 69.17 10,286 8,270 80.4 5,376 3,998 74.36 12 CHESTER 18,478 14,226 76.98 1,242 805 64.81 6,483 4,784 73.79 6,946 5,783 83.25 3,807 2,854 74.96 13 CHESTERFIELD 21,943 16,378 74.63 1,248 774 62.01 8,028 5,651 70.39 8,332 6,725 80.71 4,335 3,228 74.46 14 CLARENDON 21,167 16,058 75.86 1,371 899 65.57 6,889 4,863 70.59 7,936 6,489 81.76 4,971 3,807 76.58 15 COLLETON 21,927 17,410 79.39 1,440 908 63.05 7,714 5,742 74.43 8,270 7,055 85.3 4,503 3,705 82.27 16 DARLINGTON 38,503 29,482 76.57 2,384 1,509 63.29 14,194 10,021 70.6 14,488 12,048 83.15 7,437 5,904 79.38 17 DILLON 18,128 13,751 75.85 1,347 840 62.36 7,275 5,061 69.56 6,353 5,294 83.33 3,153 2,556 81.06 18 DORCHESTER 74,253 52,908 71.25 4,365 2,697 61.78 31,241 20,498 65.61 27,739 21,547 77.67 10,908 8,166 74.86 19 EDGEFIELD 14,624 11,603 79.34 870 596 68.5 5,093 3,742 73.47 5,829 4,968 85.22 2,832 2,297 81.1 20 FAIRFIELD 14,355 11,705 81.53 993 710 71.5 5,020 3,911 77.9 5,622 4,898 87.12 2,720 2,186 80.36 21 FLORENCE 74,415 57,192 76.85 4,659 2,992 64.21 29,100 20,882 71.75 27,327 22,852 83.62 13,329 10,466 78.52 22 GEORGETOWN 38,493 30,153 78.33 1,918 1,259 65.64 11,593 8,254 71.19 14,796 12,502 84.49 10,186 8,138 79.89 23 GREENVILLE 250,646 191,868 76.54 13,737 9,262 67.42 103,128 73,453 71.22 89,940 74,578 82.91 43,841 34,575 78.86 24 GREENWOOD 37,379 29,665 79.36 2,369 1,544 65.17 13,859 10,108 72.93 13,208 11,265 85.28 7,943 6,748 84.95 25 HAMPTON 12,239 9,502 77.63 904 563 62.27 4,641 3,359 72.37 4,426 3,726 84.18 2,268 1,854 81.74 26 HORRY 144,990 105,589 72.82 6,301 3,766 59.76 49,556 32,015 64.6 53,548 42,196 78.8 35,585 27,612 77.59 27 JASPER 11,742 8,929 76.04 882 546 61.9 4,312 3,071 71.21 4,299 3,588 83.46 2,249 1,724 76.65 28 KERSHAW 35,398 27,652 78.11 2,014 1,360 67.52 12,914 9,215 71.35 13,653 11,530 84.45 6,817 5,547 81.37 29 LANCASTER 39,183 28,833 73.58 2,117 1,244 58.76 14,347 9,825 68.48 14,215 11,367 79.96 8,504 6,397 75.22 30 LAURENS 34,987 26,391 75.43 2,073 1,375 66.32 12,445 8,756 70.35 13,063 10,720 82.06 7,406 5,540 74.8 31 LEE 11,461 9,227 80.5 750 555 74 4,050 3,117 76.96 4,371 3,770 86.25 2,290 1,785 77.94 32 LEXINGTON 145,191 109,225 75.22 8,281 5,336 64.43 57,921 39,963 68.99 54,743 44,955 82.12 24,246 18,971 78.24 33 MCCORMICK 6,418 5,251 81.81 272 190 69.85 1,541 1,091 70.79 2,524 2,195 86.96 2,081 1,775 85.29 34 MARION 20,639 15,404 74.63 1,325 841 63.47 7,626 5,308 69.6 7,687 6,263 81.47 4,001 2,992 74.78 35 MARLBORO 15,645 10,791 68.97 1,040 549 52.78 5,751 3,641 63.31 5,749 4,399 76.51 3,105 2,202 70.91 36 NEWBERRY 20,623 16,537 80.18 1,153 775 67.21 7,042 5,283 75.02 7,797 6,713 86.09 4,631 3,766 81.32 37 OCONEE 41,240 31,544 76.48 2,104 1,300 61.78 12,821 8,967 69.93 15,408 12,690 82.35 10,907 8,587 78.72 38 ORANGEBURG 56,146 42,140 75.05 4,874 3,248 66.63 20,445 14,142 69.17 19,440 16,111 82.87 11,387 8,639 75.86 39 PICKENS 60,223 44,700 74.22 3,660 2,315 63.25 23,316 15,686 67.27 21,715 17,886 82.36 11,532 8,813 76.42 40 RICHLAND 218,046 164,986 75.66 15,757 10,772 68.36 96,030 67,525 70.31 75,443 62,444 82.76 30,816 24,245 78.67 41 SALUDA 10,630 8,602 80.92 586 381 65.01 3,459 2,731 78.95 4,070 3,512 86.28 2,515 1,978 78.64 42 SPARTANBURG 147,003 108,459 73.78 9,299 5,789 62.25 56,862 39,370 69.23 53,420 42,914 80.33 27,422 20,386 74.34 43 SUMTER 60,214 44,805 74.4 4,542 2,904 63.93 23,579 15,764 66.85 21,132 17,335 82.03 10,961 8,802 80.3 44 UNION 16,732 13,454 80.4 930 646 69.46 5,638 4,329 76.78 6,380 5,487 86 3,784 2,992 79.06 45 WILLIAMSBURG 21,030 16,621 79.03 1,377 954 69.28 7,379 5,467 74.08 7,817 6,728 86.06 4,457 3,472 77.89 46 YORK 121,918 93,801 76.93 6,625 4,437 66.97 51,044 37,426 73.32 44,611 36,741 82.35 19,638 15,197 77.38

STATE TOTALS 2,552,472 1,930,359 75.62 152,384 98,888 64.89 981,389 684,293 69.72 929,685 764,063 82.18 489,014 383,115 78.34

54 14. General Election – November 4, 2008 – Results

NOTE: Precinct-level general election results for statewide and local offices are available at www.scvotes.org.

55 November 4, 2008 General Election ‐ Official Results Statewide Summary

President and Vice President (Vote For 1) Cynthia McKinney / John McCain / Sarah Bob Barr / Wayne Ralph Nader / Matt Barack Obama / Chuck Baldwin / Rosa Clemente Palin A Root Gonzalez Joe Biden Darrell Castle County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Abbeville 26 6,264 25 38 4,593 55 11,001 Aiken 160 42,849 249 184 26,101 227 69,770 Allendale 18 947 11 10 3,029 9 4,024 Anderson 112 48,690 287 245 24,132 321 73,787 Bamberg 31 2,309 20 14 4,426 14 6,814 Barnwell 30 4,769 17 23 4,931 28 9,798 Beaufort 151 37,821 260 156 30,396 86 68,870 Berkeley 187 36,205 278 149 27,755 207 64,781 Calhoun 12 3,695 26 17 3,970 18 7,738 Charleston 357 69,822 758 419 82,698 380 154,434 Cherokee 60 13,305 63 47 7,215 76 20,766 Chester 36 6,318 50 46 7,478 53 13,981 Chesterfield 46 8,325 59 49 7,842 38 16,359 Clarendon 32 6,758 32 27 8,673 30 15,552 Colleton 45 8,525 51 42 8,616 42 17,321 Darlington 85 14,544 78 64 14,505 58 29,334 Dillon 33 5,874 32 42 7,408 28 13,417 Dorchester 103 29,929 232 177 21,806 158 52,405 Edgefield 28 6,334 35 22 5,075 26 11,520 Fairfield 32 3,912 27 22 7,591 35 11,619 Florence 109 29,861 151 115 28,012 125 58,373 Georgetown 83 15,790 89 68 14,199 61 30,290 Greenville 423 116,363 893 526 70,886 1,566 190,657 Greenwood 58 16,995 100 69 12,348 97 29,667 Hampton 28 3,439 34 15 5,816 18 9,350 Horry 269 64,609 367 401 38,879 273 104,798 Jasper 35 3,365 32 16 5,389 17 8,854 Kershaw 68 16,466 105 55 11,226 65 27,985 Lancaster 79 16,441 108 82 12,139 72 28,921 Laurens 61 15,334 106 74 10,578 129 26,282 Lee 30 3,074 33 21 5,960 35 9,153 Lexington 236 74,960 423 286 33,303 304 109,512 Marion 47 5,416 48 26 9,608 29 15,174 Marlboro 25 3,996 24 17 6,794 20 10,876 McCormick 15 2,437 9 8 2,755 8 5,232 Newberry 43 9,616 68 55 6,708 34 16,524 Oconee 91 21,164 146 118 9,481 132 31,132 Orangeburg 126 12,115 102 63 27,263 85 39,754 Pickens 108 32,552 243 159 11,691 375 45,128 Richland 305 57,941 516 321 105,656 298 165,037 Saluda 28 5,191 19 22 3,323 20 8,603 Spartanburg 268 65,042 380 301 41,632 705 108,328 Sumter 74 18,581 92 78 25,431 102 44,358 Union 44 7,449 37 36 5,935 50 13,551 Williamsburg 50 5,004 41 9 11,279 60 16,443 York 174 54,500 527 319 37,918 258 93,696 Totals: 4,461 1,034,896 7,283 5,053 862,449 6,827 1,920,969

56 November 4, 2008 General Election ‐ Official Results Statewide Summary

U.S. Senate (Vote For 1) Lindsey Graham Bob Conley Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Abbeville 6,226 4,558 7 10,791 Aiken 43,555 24,412 162 68,129 Allendale 1,042 2,805 2 3,849 Anderson 48,323 23,759 172 72,254 Bamberg 2,521 4,045 3 6,569 Barnwell 4,850 4,657 10 9,517 Beaufort 39,932 26,879 128 66,939 Berkeley 37,540 25,494 147 63,181 Calhoun 3,924 3,664 6 7,594 Charleston 78,424 70,463 592 149,479 Cherokee 12,462 7,744 34 20,240 Chester 6,297 7,168 10 13,475 Chesterfield 8,557 7,306 13 15,876 Clarendon 6,996 8,313 3 15,312 Colleton 9,052 7,876 13 16,941 Darlington 15,490 13,161 18 28,669 Dillon 6,315 5,784 14 12,113 Dorchester 31,255 19,836 130 51,221 Edgefield 6,390 4,889 28 11,307 Fairfield 4,472 6,737 7 11,216 Florence 32,680 24,589 60 57,329 Georgetown 16,769 12,753 27 29,549 Greenville 112,522 72,205 1,107 185,834 Greenwood 17,911 11,104 44 29,059 Hampton 3,609 5,225 6 8,840 Horry 67,215 34,678 126 102,019 Jasper 3,367 5,203 3 8,573 Kershaw 17,344 9,999 22 27,365 Lancaster 16,295 11,585 26 27,906 Laurens 15,448 10,377 48 25,873 Lee 3,418 5,489 5 8,912 Lexington 78,255 29,255 135 107,645 Marion 5,951 8,599 7 14,557 Marlboro 4,256 6,306 9 10,571 McCormick 2,521 2,592 5 5,118 Newberry 10,064 6,111 8 16,183 Oconee 22,305 8,236 33 30,574 Orangeburg 13,346 25,129 27 38,502 Pickens 32,158 12,121 167 44,446 Richland 72,654 87,891 269 160,814 Saluda 5,282 3,163 9 8,454 Spartanburg 61,117 43,966 426 105,509 Sumter 19,906 23,625 25 43,556 Union 6,881 6,349 21 13,251 Williamsburg 5,662 10,137 10 15,809 York 55,975 34,384 152 90,511 Totals: 1,076,534 790,621 4,276 1,871,431

57 November 4, 2008 General Election ‐ Official Results Statewide Summary

U.S. House of Representatives District 1 (Vote For 1) Henry E Brown Jr Linda Ketner Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Berkeley 26,048 20,748 97 46,893 Charleston 58,618 69,046 281 127,945 Dorchester 23,035 19,268 125 42,428 Georgetown 11,703 10,313 9 22,025 Horry 58,136 44,349 103 102,588 Totals: 177,540 163,724 615 341,879

U.S. House of Representatives District 2 (Vote For 1) Joe Wilson Rob Miller WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Aiken 7,907 5,265 11 13,183 Allendale 1,000 2,819 2 3,821 Barnwell 4,779 4,737 8 9,524 Beaufort 38,279 28,685 59 67,023 Calhoun 1,723 1,596 1 3,320 Hampton 3,200 5,706 3 8,909 Jasper 3,174 5,414 3 8,591 Lexington 70,342 37,400 82 107,824 Orangeburg 4,205 6,167 8 10,380 Richland 49,974 60,838 99 110,911 Totals: 184,583 158,627 276 343,486

U.S. House of Representatives District 3 (Vote For 1) J Gresham Barrett Jane Ballard Dyer Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Abbeville 6,134 4,583 4 10,721 Aiken 35,003 19,446 38 54,487 Anderson 47,100 24,503 36 71,639 Edgefield 6,303 4,931 5 11,239 Greenwood 17,242 11,596 30 28,868 Laurens 14,094 9,606 25 23,725 McCormick 2,409 2,683 1 5,093 Oconee 21,661 8,816 11 30,488 Pickens 31,875 12,197 65 44,137 Saluda 4,978 3,363 3 8,344 Totals: 186,799 101,724 218 288,741

U.S. House of Representatives District 4 (Vote For 1) C Faye Walters Bob Inglis Paul Corden WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Greenville 4,887 114,714 65,040 1,423 186,064 Laurens 66 1,141 746 15 1,968 Spartanburg 2,126 62,448 40,689 395 105,658 Union 253 6,137 6,816 32 13,238 Totals: 7,332 184,440 113,291 1,865 306,928

58 November 4, 2008 General Election ‐ Official Results Statewide Summary

U.S. House of Representatives District 5 (Vote For 1) Albert F Spencer John Spratt Frank Waggoner Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Cherokee 9,372 10,390 349 9 20,120 Chester 3,760 9,672 148 5 13,585 Chesterfield 5,094 10,658 167 5 15,924 Darlington 10,521 17,831 255 3 28,610 Dillon 2,400 9,523 126 10 12,059 Fairfield 2,308 8,811 108 3 11,230 Florence 1,762 3,709 48 1 5,520 Kershaw 12,177 14,631 401 17 27,226 Lancaster 10,609 17,025 406 12 28,052 Lee 1,926 5,809 64 2 7,801 Marlboro 1,824 8,634 103 3 10,564 Newberry 6,409 9,491 202 2 16,104 Sumter 5,938 11,919 295 5 18,157 York 39,182 50,682 1,421 48 91,333 Totals: 113,282 188,785 4,093 125 306,285

U.S. House of Representatives District 6 (Vote For 1) Nancy Harrelson James E Jim Clyburn WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Bamberg 2,039 4,554 5 6,598 Berkeley 7,358 9,184 11 16,553 Calhoun 1,739 2,549 3 4,291 Charleston 4,377 18,300 11 22,688 Clarendon 6,205 9,125 7 15,337 Colleton 7,865 9,082 6 16,953 Dorchester 3,814 5,131 2 8,947 Florence 24,565 27,118 28 51,711 Georgetown 2,674 4,993 1 7,668 Lee 163 950 0 1,113 Marion 4,618 10,086 3 14,707 Orangeburg 6,852 21,742 12 28,606 Richland 7,768 42,339 31 50,138 Sumter 8,783 16,537 5 25,325 Williamsburg 4,239 11,688 9 15,936 Totals: 93,059 193,378 134 286,571

State Senate District 1 (Vote For 1) Thomas C Alexander Polly Nicolay WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Oconee 23,835 3,830 33 27,698 Pickens 3,663 898 27 4,588 Totals: 27,498 4,728 60 32,286

State Senate District 2 (Vote For 1) Larry A Martin Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Pickens 33,773 350 34,123 Totals: 33,773 350 34,123

59 November 4, 2008 General Election ‐ Official Results Statewide Summary

State Senate District 3 (Vote For 1) Kevin L Bryant Marshall Meadors Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Anderson 25,544 20,295 32 45,871 Totals: 25,544 20,295 32 45,871

State Senate District 4 (Vote For 1) Billy O'Dell Leonardo Ortiz Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Abbeville 758 313 1 1,072 Anderson 16,849 9,145 22 26,016 Greenwood 4,069 1,017 25 5,111 Totals: 21,676 10,475 48 32,199

State Senate District 5 (Vote For 1) Phil Shoopman WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Greenville 38,660 318 38,978 Totals: 38,660 318 38,978

State Senate District 6 (Vote For 1) Mike Fair WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Greenville 29,280 570 29,850 Totals: 29,280 570 29,850

State Senate District 7 (Vote For 1) Roan Garcia‐Quintana Ralph Anderson John Langville WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Greenville 8,256 21,652 958 30 30,896 Totals: 8,256 21,652 958 30 30,896

State Senate District 8 (Vote For 1) David Thomas WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Greenville 40,988 494 41,482 Totals: 40,988 494 41,482

State Senate District 9 (Vote For 1) Danny Verdin WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Greenville 9,210 83 9,293 Laurens 18,195 182 18,377 Totals: 27,405 265 27,670

State Senate District 10 (Vote For 1) Dee Compton Floyd Nicholson Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Abbeville 5,247 4,427 6 9,680 Greenwood 11,095 12,841 40 23,976 Laurens 399 456 0 855 Totals: 16,741 17,724 46 34,511

60 November 4, 2008 General Election ‐ Official Results Statewide Summary

State Senate District 11 (Vote For 1) Mike Gardner Glenn Reese Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Spartanburg 14,390 19,187 45 33,622 Totals: 14,390 19,187 45 33,622

State Senate District 12 (Vote For 1) Lee Bright Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Spartanburg 30,559 983 31,542 Totals: 30,559 983 31,542

State Senate District 13 (Vote For 1) Shane Martin Jimmy Tobias WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Greenville 3,739 1,647 6 5,392 Spartanburg 19,860 9,327 37 29,224 Union 2,454 1,242 9 3,705 Totals: 26,053 12,216 52 38,321

State Senate District 14 (Vote For 1) Harvey Peeler Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Cherokee 15,459 127 15,586 Spartanburg 1,346 12 1,358 Union 3,227 31 3,258 York 9,147 60 9,207 Totals: 29,179 230 29,409

State Senate District 15 (Vote For 1) Wes Hayes Write‐in County Total Votes Total Votes Total York 38,421 274 38,695 Totals: 38,421 274 38,695

State Senate District 16 (Vote For 1) Mick Mulvaney Mandy Powers Norrell Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Lancaster 11,995 13,283 18 25,296 York 13,230 8,428 19 21,677 Totals: 25,225 21,711 37 46,973

State Senate District 17 (Vote For 1) Mark Bennett Creighton B Coleman WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Chester 4,343 9,084 60 13,487 Fairfield 2,148 9,106 11 11,265 Union 1,637 3,453 19 5,109 York 1,824 6,385 3 8,212 Totals: 9,952 28,028 93 38,073

61 November 4, 2008 General Election ‐ Official Results Statewide Summary

State Senate District 18 (Vote For 1) Ronnie Cromer Michael Ray Ellisor Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Lexington 18,755 5,291 21 24,067 Newberry 10,285 5,917 12 16,214 Saluda 3,425 1,284 4 4,713 Totals: 32,465 12,492 37 44,994

State Senate District 19 (Vote For 1) John L Scott Jr Chris Nelums WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Richland 34,898 3,318 88 38,304 Totals: 34,898 3,318 88 38,304

State Senate District 20 (Vote For 1) John Courson Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Lexington 8,027 123 8,150 Richland 25,538 854 26,392 Totals: 33,565 977 34,542

State Senate District 21 (Vote For 1) Darrell Jackson WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Richland 31,085 275 31,360 Totals: 31,085 275 31,360

State Senate District 22 (Vote For 1) Joel Lourie Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Kershaw 6,935 89 7,024 Richland 38,046 252 38,298 Totals: 44,981 341 45,322

State Senate District 23 (Vote For 1) Jake Knotts Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Lexington 35,153 708 35,861 Totals: 35,153 708 35,861

State Senate District 24 (Vote For 1) Greg Ryberg WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Aiken 34,833 361 35,194 Totals: 34,833 361 35,194

State Senate District 25 (Vote For 1) Shane Massey Greg Anderson WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Aiken 10,923 8,236 10 19,169 Edgefield 6,117 5,299 11 11,427 McCormick 2,578 2,578 0 5,156 Saluda 1,406 1,664 1 3,071 Totals: 21,024 17,777 22 38,823

62 November 4, 2008 General Election ‐ Official Results Statewide Summary

State Senate District 26 (Vote For 1) Margaret J Gamble Nikki Setzler WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Aiken 1,201 2,247 0 3,448 Lexington 10,778 18,075 16 28,869 Saluda 144 473 0 617 Totals: 12,123 20,795 16 32,934

State Senate District 27 (Vote For 1) Vincent Sheheen Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Chesterfield 12,404 50 12,454 Kershaw 14,060 74 14,134 Lancaster 2,374 5 2,379 Totals: 28,838 129 28,967

State Senate District 28 (Vote For 1) Bill McKown Dick F Elliott Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Dillon 1,411 4,003 2 5,416 Horry 14,009 15,323 15 29,347 Marion 482 1,363 1 1,846 Marlboro 895 2,007 0 2,902 Totals: 16,797 22,696 18 39,511

State Senate District 29 (Vote For 1) Gerald Malloy Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Chesterfield 567 0 567 Darlington 18,120 178 18,298 Lee 4,903 18 4,921 Marlboro 2,667 12 2,679 Totals: 26,257 208 26,465

State Senate District 30 (Vote For 1) Kent Williams Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Dillon 6,223 31 6,254 Florence 10,846 44 10,890 Marion 11,563 65 11,628 Marlboro 4,256 18 4,274 Totals: 32,888 158 33,046

State Senate District 31 (Vote For 1) Hugh Leatherman Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Darlington 2,091 27 2,118 Florence 29,379 260 29,639 Totals: 31,470 287 31,757

63 November 4, 2008 General Election ‐ Official Results Statewide Summary

State Senate District 32 (Vote For 1) John Yancey McGill WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Florence 3,643 9 3,652 Georgetown 8,959 18 8,977 Horry 3,831 12 3,843 Williamsburg 13,747 193 13,940 Totals: 30,180 232 30,412

State Senate District 33 (Vote For 1) Luke Rankin Jara Uzenda Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Horry 30,433 11,622 41 42,096 Totals: 30,433 11,622 41 42,096

State Senate District 34 (Vote For 1) Raymond Cleary WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Charleston 6,078 59 6,137 Georgetown 13,394 69 13,463 Horry 20,055 126 20,181 Totals: 39,527 254 39,781

State Senate District 35 (Vote For 1) Karen Michalik Phil Leventis Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Lee 1,435 1,978 1 3,414 Sumter 12,083 19,953 11 32,047 Totals: 13,518 21,931 12 35,461

State Senate District 36 (Vote For 1) John C Land III Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Calhoun 6,274 47 6,321 Clarendon 12,236 119 12,355 Florence 2,570 11 2,581 Sumter 10,003 35 10,038 Totals: 31,083 212 31,295

State Senate District 37 (Vote For 1) Larry Grooms Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Berkeley 14,210 92 14,302 Charleston 13,393 81 13,474 Colleton 4,593 25 4,618 Dorchester 1,189 1 1,190 Totals: 33,385 199 33,584

State Senate District 38 (Vote For 1) Mike Rose Bill Collins WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Charleston 1,244 835 5 2,084 Dorchester 21,464 17,564 75 39,103 Totals: 22,708 18,399 80 41,187

64 November 4, 2008 General Election ‐ Official Results Statewide Summary

State Senate District 39 (Vote For 1) John Matthews WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Bamberg 297 2 299 Colleton 3,166 17 3,183 Dorchester 3,575 25 3,600 Hampton 4,444 15 4,459 Orangeburg 19,029 83 19,112 Totals: 30,511 142 30,653

State Senate District 40 (Vote For 1) John E Strickland Brad Hutto Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Allendale 673 3,161 5 3,839 Bamberg 1,470 4,681 2 6,153 Barnwell 3,370 6,141 10 9,521 Orangeburg 4,348 12,141 6 16,495 Totals: 9,861 26,124 23 36,008

State Senate District 41 (Vote For 1) Glenn McConnell WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Charleston 33,449 412 33,861 Totals: 33,449 412 33,861

State Senate District 42 (Vote For 1) Scotty Sheriff Robert Ford WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Charleston 5,014 22,660 20 27,694 Totals: 5,014 22,660 20 27,694

State Senate District 43 (Vote For 1) Chip Campsen Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Berkeley 2,021 19 2,040 Charleston 23,704 313 24,017 Totals: 25,725 332 26,057

State Senate District 44 (Vote For 1) Paul G Campbell Jr Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Berkeley 28,279 202 28,481 Totals: 28,279 202 28,481

State Senate District 45 (Vote For 1) Clementa Pinckney WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Beaufort 7,371 50 7,421 Charleston 5,204 30 5,234 Colleton 5,122 39 5,161 Hampton 2,943 11 2,954 Jasper 6,929 45 6,974 Totals: 27,569 175 27,744

65 November 4, 2008 General Election ‐ Official Results Statewide Summary

State Senate District 46 (Vote For 1) Tom Davis Kent D Fletcher WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Beaufort 37,501 20,019 68 57,588 Totals: 37,501 20,019 68 57,588

State House of Representatives District 1 (Vote For 1) Bill Whitmire WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Oconee 11,766 71 11,837 Totals: 11,766 71 11,837

State House of Representatives District 2 (Vote For 1) Bill Sandifer WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Oconee 13,385 114 13,499 Totals: 13,385 114 13,499

State House of Representatives District 3 (Vote For 1) B R Skelton Jason Gale Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Pickens 6,458 3,650 32 10,140 Totals: 6,458 3,650 32 10,140

State House of Representatives District 4 (Vote For 1) Davey Hiott Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Pickens 12,226 67 12,293 Totals: 12,226 67 12,293

State House of Representatives District 5 (Vote For 1) Phil Owens Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Pickens 11,627 59 11,686 Totals: 11,627 59 11,686

State House of Representatives District 6 (Vote For 1) Brian White Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Anderson 11,335 91 11,426 Totals: 11,335 91 11,426

State House of Representatives District 7 (Vote For 1) Michael W Gambrell Richard Kelly Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Abbeville 5 16 0 21 Anderson 8,227 3,462 7 11,696 Totals: 8,232 3,478 7 11,717

State House of Representatives District 8 (Vote For 1) Don C Bowen Tom Dobbins Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Anderson 7,043 6,325 4 13,372 Oconee 531 301 1 833 Totals: 7,574 6,626 5 14,205

66 November 4, 2008 General Election ‐ Official Results Statewide Summary

State House of Representatives District 9 (Vote For 1) Michael D Thompson Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Anderson 10,019 82 10,101 Totals: 10,019 82 10,101

State House of Representatives District 10 (Vote For 1) Dan Cooper Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Anderson 13,814 83 13,897 Totals: 13,814 83 13,897

State House of Representatives District 11 (Vote For 1) Paul L Agnew Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Abbeville 8,975 49 9,024 Anderson 1,597 11 1,608 Totals: 10,572 60 10,632

State House of Representatives District 12 (Vote For 1) Anne Parks WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Greenwood 6,112 52 6,164 McCormick 3,553 49 3,602 Totals: 9,665 101 9,766

State House of Representatives District 13 (Vote For 1) Gene Pinson WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Greenwood 11,985 173 12,158 Totals: 11,985 173 12,158

State House of Representatives District 14 (Vote For 1) Mike Pitts WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Greenwood 4,638 28 4,666 Laurens 6,558 55 6,613 Totals: 11,196 83 11,279

State House of Representatives District 15 (Vote For 1) Jeff Duncan Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Laurens 5,620 66 5,686 Newberry 2,508 10 2,518 Totals: 8,128 76 8,204

State House of Representatives District 16 (Vote For 1) Mark N Willis Michael Turner Jr WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Greenville 2,415 1,334 2 3,751 Laurens 4,670 4,905 15 9,590 Totals: 7,085 6,239 17 13,341

67 November 4, 2008 General Election ‐ Official Results Statewide Summary

State House of Representatives District 17 (Vote For 1) Harry Cato WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Greenville 12,200 138 12,338 Totals: 12,200 138 12,338

State House of Representatives District 18 (Vote For 1) Tommy Stringer WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Greenville 13,427 95 13,522 Totals: 13,427 95 13,522

State House of Representatives District 19 (Vote For 1) Dwight A Loftis WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Greenville 9,205 133 9,338 Totals: 9,205 133 9,338

State House of Representatives District 20 (Vote For 1) Dan Hamilton WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Greenville 13,750 142 13,892 Totals: 13,750 142 13,892

State House of Representatives District 21 (Vote For 1) Bill Wylie WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Greenville 18,517 155 18,672 Totals: 18,517 155 18,672

State House of Representatives District 22 (Vote For 1) Wendy Nanney WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Greenville 11,268 237 11,505 Totals: 11,268 237 11,505

State House of Representatives District 23 (Vote For 1) Justin Alexander Chandra Dillard WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Greenville 2,492 7,976 12 10,480 Totals: 2,492 7,976 12 10,480

State House of Representatives District 24 (Vote For 1) Bruce W Bannister WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Greenville 15,064 161 15,225 Totals: 15,064 161 15,225

State House of Representatives District 25 (Vote For 1) Rick Freeman Karl B Allen WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Greenville 2,980 9,877 15 12,872 Totals: 2,980 9,877 15 12,872

68 November 4, 2008 General Election ‐ Official Results Statewide Summary

State House of Representatives District 26 (Vote For 1) Rex F Rice WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Greenville 3,642 39 3,681 Pickens 5,729 39 5,768 Totals: 9,371 78 9,449

State House of Representatives District 27 (Vote For 1) Garry R Smith WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Greenville 14,859 107 14,966 Totals: 14,859 107 14,966

State House of Representatives District 28 (Vote For 1) Eric M Bedingfield Jonathan David Smith WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Greenville 11,195 7,264 19 18,478 Totals: 11,195 7,264 19 18,478

State House of Representatives District 29 (Vote For 1) Danny Stacy Dennis C Moss Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Cherokee 2,438 3,588 6 6,032 Chester 1,239 1,545 0 2,784 York 2,830 2,307 1 5,138 Totals: 6,507 7,440 7 13,954

State House of Representatives District 30 (Vote For 1) Bobby D Beattie Olin Phillips Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Cherokee 5,266 6,361 9 11,636 Totals: 5,266 6,361 9 11,636

State House of Representatives District 31 (Vote For 1) Harold Mitchell Jr Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Spartanburg 8,138 26 8,164 Totals: 8,138 26 8,164

State House of Representatives District 32 (Vote For 1) Derham Cole Jr Will Rothschild Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Spartanburg 7,505 6,273 8 13,786 Totals: 7,505 6,273 8 13,786

State House of Representatives District 33 (Vote For 1) Lanny Littlejohn Weldon Davis Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Cherokee 1,919 683 4 2,606 Spartanburg 6,766 3,126 5 9,897 Totals: 8,685 3,809 9 12,503

69 November 4, 2008 General Election ‐ Official Results Statewide Summary

State House of Representatives District 34 (Vote For 1) Mike Forrester Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Spartanburg 10,797 97 10,894 Totals: 10,797 97 10,894

State House of Representatives District 35 (Vote For 1) Keith Kelly Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Spartanburg 13,524 98 13,622 Totals: 13,524 98 13,622

State House of Representatives District 36 (Vote For 1) Rita Allison Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Spartanburg 9,816 85 9,901 Totals: 9,816 85 9,901

State House of Representatives District 37 (Vote For 1) Steve Parker Eric Hayler Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Spartanburg 7,835 5,634 32 13,501 Totals: 7,835 5,634 32 13,501

State House of Representatives District 38 (Vote For 1) Joey Millwood Mark N Chambers Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Spartanburg 8,086 3,752 1,507 13,345 Totals: 8,086 3,752 1,507 13,345

State House of Representatives District 39 (Vote For 1) Marion B Frye Steve Cain Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Lexington 3,823 1,777 1 5,601 Saluda 5,269 3,187 16 8,472 Totals: 9,092 4,964 17 14,073

State House of Representatives District 40 (Vote For 1) Walt McLeod Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Lexington 1,693 11 1,704 Newberry 10,976 55 11,031 Totals: 12,669 66 12,735

State House of Representatives District 41 (Vote For 1) Sean Schaeffner Boyd Brown WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Chester 557 2,473 1 3,031 Fairfield 2,249 8,868 63 11,180 Totals: 2,806 11,341 64 14,211

70 November 4, 2008 General Election ‐ Official Results Statewide Summary

State House of Representatives District 42 (Vote For 1) Mike Anthony Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Spartanburg 471 4 475 Union 11,287 230 11,517 Totals: 11,758 234 11,992

State House of Representatives District 43 (Vote For 1) Greg Delleney WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Chester 5,175 34 5,209 York 5,078 22 5,100 Totals: 10,253 56 10,309

State House of Representatives District 44 (Vote For 1) James M Neal Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Lancaster 10,958 45 11,003 Totals: 10,958 45 11,003

State House of Representatives District 45 (Vote For 1) Deborah Long Fred Thomas Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Lancaster 7,192 6,769 10 13,971 York 3,879 1,667 4 5,550 Totals: 11,071 8,436 14 19,521

State House of Representatives District 46 (Vote For 1) Gary Simrill Herb Crump Write‐in County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total York 10,864 5,884 27 16,775 Totals: 10,864 5,884 27 16,775

State House of Representatives District 47 (Vote For 1) Herb Kirsh Write‐in County Total Votes Total Votes Total York 11,254 144 11,398 Totals: 11,254 144 11,398

State House of Representatives District 48 (Vote For 1) Carl L Gullick Write‐in County Total Votes Total Votes Total York 22,267 158 22,425 Totals: 22,267 158 22,425

State House of Representatives District 49 (Vote For 1) Marvin Rogers John R King Write‐in County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total York 4,429 9,368 5 13,802 Totals: 4,429 9,368 5 13,802

State House of Representatives District 50 (Vote For 1) Grady Brown Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Lee 7,896 62 7,958 Sumter 4,566 10 4,576 Totals: 12,462 72 12,534

71 November 4, 2008 General Election ‐ Official Results Statewide Summary

State House of Representatives District 51 (Vote For 1) David Weeks Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Sumter 11,855 23 11,878 Totals: 11,855 23 11,878

State House of Representatives District 52 (Vote For 1) Laurie Slade Funderburk Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Kershaw 13,022 72 13,094 Totals: 13,022 72 13,094

State House of Representatives District 53 (Vote For 1) Ted Martin Vick Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Chesterfield 9,650 50 9,700 Totals: 9,650 50 9,700

State House of Representatives District 54 (Vote For 1) Douglas Jennings Jr Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Chesterfield 961 8 969 Marlboro 9,574 82 9,656 Totals: 10,535 90 10,625

State House of Representatives District 55 (Vote For 1) Jackie E Hayes Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Dillon 11,201 119 11,320 Horry 490 2 492 Totals: 11,691 121 11,812

State House of Representatives District 56 (Vote For 1) Denny W Neilson Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Chesterfield 1,371 1 1,372 Darlington 8,581 28 8,609 Totals: 9,952 29 9,981

State House of Representatives District 57 (Vote For 1) Jim Battle Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Marion 12,048 25 12,073 Totals: 12,048 25 12,073

State House of Representatives District 58 (Vote For 1) Liston D Barfield Fonzie Lewis Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Horry 7,946 5,716 7 13,669 Totals: 7,946 5,716 7 13,669

State House of Representatives District 59 (Vote For 1) Terry Alexander WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Florence 9,766 39 9,805 Marion 1,103 2 1,105 Totals: 10,869 41 10,910

72 November 4, 2008 General Election ‐ Official Results Statewide Summary

State House of Representatives District 60 (Vote For 1) Phillip Lowe Zackery Cooper WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Florence 7,096 3,712 6 10,814 Sumter 1,999 2,884 1 4,884 Totals: 9,095 6,596 7 15,698

State House of Representatives District 61 (Vote For 1) Lester Branham Jr WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Florence 9,323 31 9,354 Totals: 9,323 31 9,354

State House of Representatives District 62 (Vote For 1) Robert Q Williams Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Darlington 7,309 27 7,336 Florence 3,913 8 3,921 Totals: 11,222 35 11,257

State House of Representatives District 63 (Vote For 1) Kris Crawford Barry Wingard WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Florence 11,941 6,217 12 18,170 Totals: 11,941 6,217 12 18,170

State House of Representatives District 64 (Vote For 1) Britton S Pruett Cathy Harvin Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Clarendon 3,504 10,747 9 14,260 Williamsburg 180 564 0 744 Totals: 3,684 11,311 9 15,004

State House of Representatives District 65 (Vote For 1) Jay Lucas Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Chesterfield 1,113 4 1,117 Darlington 5,850 22 5,872 Kershaw 1,369 8 1,377 Lancaster 1,091 2 1,093 Totals: 9,423 36 9,459

State House of Representatives District 66 (Vote For 1) Tim Hawkins Gilda Cobb‐Hunter Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Orangeburg 3,363 10,986 6 14,355 Totals: 3,363 10,986 6 14,355

State House of Representatives District 67 (Vote For 1) Murrell Smith Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Clarendon 543 1 544 Sumter 10,591 45 10,636 Totals: 11,134 46 11,180

73 November 4, 2008 General Election ‐ Official Results Statewide Summary

State House of Representatives District 68 (Vote For 1) Thad Viers Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Horry 12,449 193 12,642 Totals: 12,449 193 12,642

State House of Representatives District 69 (Vote For 1) Ted Pitts Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Lexington 15,233 102 15,335 Totals: 15,233 102 15,335

State House of Representatives District 70 (Vote For 1) Joe Neal WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Richland 5,777 8 5,785 Sumter 4,937 25 4,962 Totals: 10,714 33 10,747

State House of Representatives District 71 (Vote For 1) Nathan Ballentine Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Lexington 832 1 833 Richland 16,966 124 17,090 Totals: 17,798 125 17,923

State House of Representatives District 72 (Vote For 1) James Smith WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Richland 10,028 95 10,123 Totals: 10,028 95 10,123

State House of Representatives District 73 (Vote For 1) Chris Hart WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Richland 10,608 27 10,635 Totals: 10,608 27 10,635

State House of Representatives District 74 (Vote For 1) Antonio Williams J Todd Rutherford WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Richland 1,012 10,154 42 11,208 Totals: 1,012 10,154 42 11,208

State House of Representatives District 75 (Vote For 1) Jim Harrison WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Richland 11,696 225 11,921 Totals: 11,696 225 11,921

State House of Representatives District 76 (Vote For 1) Victor Kocher Leon Howard WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Richland 1,335 12,810 23 14,168 Totals: 1,335 12,810 23 14,168

74 November 4, 2008 General Election ‐ Official Results Statewide Summary

State House of Representatives District 77 (Vote For 1) Michael Koska Joe McEachern WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Richland 5,799 13,655 23 19,477 Totals: 5,799 13,655 23 19,477

State House of Representatives District 78 (Vote For 1) Joan Brady WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Richland 11,159 150 11,309 Totals: 11,159 150 11,309

State House of Representatives District 79 (Vote For 1) David Herndon Anton Gunn Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Kershaw 5,992 3,177 17 9,186 Richland 5,741 10,589 16 16,346 Totals: 11,733 13,766 33 25,532

State House of Representatives District 80 (Vote For 1) Jimmy C Bales WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Richland 11,758 70 11,828 Totals: 11,758 70 11,828

State House of Representatives District 81 (Vote For 1) Tom Young WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Aiken 14,187 138 14,325 Totals: 14,187 138 14,325

State House of Representatives District 82 (Vote For 1) William Bill Clyburn WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Aiken 4,283 35 4,318 Edgefield 6,682 68 6,750 Totals: 10,965 103 11,068

State House of Representatives District 83 (Vote For 1) Don Smith Judy Hamilton WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Aiken 9,098 3,893 8 12,999 Edgefield 2,026 520 1 2,547 Totals: 11,124 4,413 9 15,546

State House of Representatives District 84 (Vote For 1) James Roland Smith Russell W Curry WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Aiken 8,875 4,983 5 13,863 Totals: 8,875 4,983 5 13,863

State House of Representatives District 85 (Vote For 1) Chip Huggins Jim Nelson Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Lexington 13,122 5,769 9 18,900 Totals: 13,122 5,769 9 18,900

75 November 4, 2008 General Election ‐ Official Results Statewide Summary

State House of Representatives District 86 (Vote For 1) Jim Stewart WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Aiken 12,271 73 12,344 Totals: 12,271 73 12,344

State House of Representatives District 87 (Vote For 1) Nikki Haley Edgar Gomez Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Lexington 17,043 3,446 16 20,505 Totals: 17,043 3,446 16 20,505

State House of Representatives District 88 (Vote For 1) Mac Toole Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Lexington 11,438 67 11,505 Totals: 11,438 67 11,505

State House of Representatives District 89 (Vote For 1) Kenny Bingham Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Lexington 10,370 91 10,461 Totals: 10,370 91 10,461

State House of Representatives District 90 (Vote For 1) B Sellers WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Bamberg 5,334 35 5,369 Barnwell 406 7 413 Orangeburg 3,968 47 4,015 Totals: 9,708 89 9,797

State House of Representatives District 91 (Vote For 1) Lonnie Hosey Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Allendale 3,438 4 3,442 Barnwell 6,803 54 6,857 Totals: 10,241 58 10,299

State House of Representatives District 92 (Vote For 1) Joe Daning Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Berkeley 11,996 88 12,084 Totals: 11,996 88 12,084

State House of Representatives District 93 (Vote For 1) Harry L Ott Jr Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Calhoun 6,541 47 6,588 Lexington 1,161 12 1,173 Orangeburg 4,738 27 4,765 Totals: 12,440 86 12,526

76 November 4, 2008 General Election ‐ Official Results Statewide Summary

State House of Representatives District 94 (Vote For 1) Jenny Horne WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Charleston 744 5 749 Dorchester 11,112 121 11,233 Totals: 11,856 126 11,982

State House of Representatives District 95 (Vote For 1) Jerry N Govan Jr Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Orangeburg 11,394 105 11,499 Totals: 11,394 105 11,499

State House of Representatives District 96 (Vote For 1) Kit Spires WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Aiken 938 8 946 Lexington 8,896 68 8,964 Totals: 9,834 76 9,910

State House of Representatives District 97 (Vote For 1) George Bailey Patsy G Knight Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Dorchester 7,503 8,895 12 16,410 Totals: 7,503 8,895 12 16,410

State House of Representatives District 98 (Vote For 1) Annette D Young Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Dorchester 14,446 145 14,591 Totals: 14,446 145 14,591

State House of Representatives District 99 (Vote For 1) Jim Merrill Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Berkeley 9,517 75 9,592 Charleston 1,777 13 1,790 Totals: 11,294 88 11,382

State House of Representatives District 100 (Vote For 1) C David Umphlett Jr Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Berkeley 8,639 45 8,684 Totals: 8,639 45 8,684

State House of Representatives District 101 (Vote For 1) Kenneth Ken Kennedy Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Williamsburg 11,610 117 11,727 Totals: 11,610 117 11,727

State House of Representatives District 102 (Vote For 1) Joe Jefferson Jr Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Berkeley 11,447 104 11,551 Totals: 11,447 104 11,551

77 November 4, 2008 General Election ‐ Official Results Statewide Summary

State House of Representatives District 103 (Vote For 1) Carl L Anderson Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Georgetown 9,586 22 9,608 Williamsburg 1,478 2 1,480 Totals: 11,064 24 11,088

State House of Representatives District 104 (Vote For 1) Tracy R Edge Patricia Matthews Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Horry 12,803 2,883 28 15,714 Totals: 12,803 2,883 28 15,714

State House of Representatives District 105 (Vote For 1) George M Hearn Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Horry 14,831 103 14,934 Totals: 14,831 103 14,934

State House of Representatives District 106 (Vote For 1) Nelson Hardwick Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Horry 14,774 79 14,853 Totals: 14,774 79 14,853

State House of Representatives District 107 (Vote For 1) Alan Clemmons Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Horry 9,975 81 10,056 Totals: 9,975 81 10,056

State House of Representatives District 108 (Vote For 1) Jill Kelso Vida Miller WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Charleston 805 1,794 1 2,600 Georgetown 8,586 8,846 6 17,438 Totals: 9,391 10,640 7 20,038

State House of Representatives District 109 (Vote For 1) Steven Smith David Mack III WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Charleston 2,426 8,834 6 11,266 Totals: 2,426 8,834 6 11,266

State House of Representatives District 110 (Vote For 1) Chip Limehouse WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Charleston 12,746 120 12,866 Totals: 12,746 120 12,866

State House of Representatives District 111 (Vote For 1) Wendell G Gilliard WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Charleston 10,783 92 10,875 Totals: 10,783 92 10,875

78 November 4, 2008 General Election ‐ Official Results Statewide Summary

State House of Representatives District 112 (Vote For 1) Mike Sottile WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Charleston 17,072 166 17,238 Totals: 17,072 166 17,238

State House of Representatives District 113 (Vote For 1) J Seth Whipper WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Charleston 8,042 48 8,090 Totals: 8,042 48 8,090

State House of Representatives District 114 (Vote For 1) Bobby Harrell WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Charleston 11,541 116 11,657 Dorchester 1,399 10 1,409 Totals: 12,940 126 13,066

State House of Representatives District 115 (Vote For 1) Wallace B Scarborough Anne Peterson Hutto WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Charleston 8,854 9,065 34 17,953 Totals: 8,854 9,065 34 17,953

State House of Representatives District 116 (Vote For 1) Robert L Brown WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Charleston 9,688 78 9,766 Colleton 2,209 21 2,230 Totals: 11,897 99 11,996

State House of Representatives District 117 (Vote For 1) Tim Scott Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Berkeley 6,028 38 6,066 Charleston 3,052 29 3,081 Totals: 9,080 67 9,147

State House of Representatives District 118 (Vote For 1) Bill Herbkersman WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Beaufort 19,487 150 19,637 Totals: 19,487 150 19,637

State House of Representatives District 119 (Vote For 1) Chris H Cannon Leon Stavrinakis WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Charleston 7,251 10,432 22 17,705 Totals: 7,251 10,432 22 17,705

State House of Representatives District 120 (Vote For 1) Bill Bowers Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Colleton 7,215 46 7,261 Hampton 4,148 5 4,153 Totals: 11,363 51 11,414

79 November 4, 2008 General Election ‐ Official Results Statewide Summary

State House of Representatives District 121 (Vote For 1) N Bonnie Adams Kenneth F Hodges WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Beaufort 1,950 4,883 8 6,841 Colleton 1,225 2,925 2 4,152 Totals: 3,175 7,808 10 10,993

State House of Representatives District 122 (Vote For 1) Curtis Brantley WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Beaufort 95 0 95 Hampton 3,730 13 3,743 Jasper 6,840 43 6,883 Totals: 10,665 56 10,721

State House of Representatives District 123 (Vote For 1) Richard Chalk WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Beaufort 13,961 171 14,132 Totals: 13,961 171 14,132

State House of Representatives District 124 (Vote For 1) Shannon Erickson Jim Brown WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Beaufort 9,824 7,089 24 16,937 Totals: 9,824 7,089 24 16,937

Solicitor Circuit 1 (Vote For 1) Benjy Lafond David M Pascoe Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Calhoun 1,840 5,722 1 7,563 Dorchester 25,351 25,056 21 50,428 Orangeburg 7,454 31,381 16 38,851 Totals: 34,645 62,159 38 96,842

Solicitor Circuit 2 (Vote For 1) Strom Thurmond Jr WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Aiken 51,715 201 51,916 Bamberg 2,912 20 2,932 Barnwell 6,086 20 6,106 Totals: 60,713 241 60,954

Solicitor Circuit 4 (Vote For 1) Will Rogers Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Chesterfield 13,498 50 13,548 Darlington 21,859 40 21,899 Dillon 10,725 23 10,748 Marlboro 9,836 15 9,851 Totals: 55,918 128 56,046

80 November 4, 2008 General Election ‐ Official Results Statewide Summary

Solicitor Circuit 7 (Vote For 1) Trey Gowdy Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Cherokee 15,647 73 15,720 Spartanburg 81,309 363 81,672 Totals: 96,956 436 97,392

Solicitor Circuit 8 (Vote For 1) Jerry W Peace Robert Tinsley Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Abbeville 5,377 5,279 5 10,661 Greenwood 14,784 14,194 22 29,000 Laurens 13,812 11,665 31 25,508 Newberry 8,867 7,036 3 15,906 Totals: 42,840 38,174 61 81,075

Solicitor Circuit 9 (Vote For 1) Scarlett A Wilson Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Berkeley 46,618 246 46,864 Charleston 95,798 637 96,435 Totals: 142,416 883 143,299

Solicitor Circuit 10 (Vote For 1) Chrissy Adams Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Anderson 57,743 372 58,115 Oconee 25,850 141 25,991 Totals: 83,593 513 84,106

Solicitor Circuit 11 (Vote For 1) Donald V Myers Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Edgefield 7,203 43 7,246 Lexington 88,513 389 88,902 McCormick 2,792 9 2,801 Saluda 6,004 50 6,054 Totals: 104,512 491 105,003

Solicitor Circuit 14 (Vote For 1) Duffie Stone Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Allendale 1,594 26 1,620 Beaufort 49,470 252 49,722 Colleton 9,727 54 9,781 Hampton 4,284 38 4,322 Jasper 3,996 25 4,021 Totals: 69,071 395 69,466

Solicitor Circuit 16 (Vote For 1) Kevin Brackett Phillip W Jamieson WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Union 6,398 6,417 17 12,832 York 54,845 33,992 26 88,863 Totals: 61,243 40,409 43 101,695

81 2008 Constitutional Amendment Questions

Question 1

Must Section 33, Article III of th e Constitution of this State be amended so as to delete the provision that no unm arried woman shall legally consent to sexual intercourse who shall not have attained the age of fourteen years?

Yes [] No []

Explanation of Above:

This amendment deletes the section of the Constitution which says an unmarried woman must be fourteen years old or older in order to consent to sexual intercourse. Deleting this section would allow the state legislature to set the age of consent. Currently, the state legislature has the age of consent set at sixteen for most cases.

A “yes” vote would delete th e section from the Constitution and let th e state legislature set the age of consent.

A “no” vote would leave the section of the Constitution in place.

82 November 4, 2008 General Election ‐ Official Results Statewide Summary

Amendment No. 1 (Vote For 1) Yes No County Total Votes Total Votes Total Abbeville 4,351 5,090 9,441 Aiken 31,222 33,283 64,505 Allendale 1,583 1,635 3,218 Anderson 32,024 34,754 66,778 Bamberg 2,265 3,068 5,333 Barnwell 3,759 4,338 8,097 Beaufort 37,428 25,183 62,611 Berkeley 31,331 26,819 58,150 Calhoun 3,307 3,471 6,778 Charleston 81,656 57,190 138,846 Cherokee 8,435 10,258 18,693 Chester 5,808 6,548 12,356 Chesterfield 5,946 7,596 13,542 Clarendon 6,430 7,836 14,266 Colleton 7,414 7,689 15,103 Darlington 11,437 13,851 25,288 Dillon 4,586 5,526 10,112 Dorchester 26,313 20,054 46,367 Edgefield 4,405 5,032 9,437 Fairfield 4,880 5,040 9,920 Florence 23,275 28,450 51,725 Georgetown 13,564 13,569 27,133 Greenville 96,399 78,274 174,673 Greenwood 14,082 13,664 27,746 Hampton 3,477 4,276 7,753 Horry 48,986 47,040 96,026 Jasper 3,620 4,131 7,751 Kershaw 12,720 12,174 24,894 Lancaster 13,883 13,509 27,392 Laurens 11,456 13,260 24,716 Lee 3,410 4,232 7,642 Lexington 58,636 44,832 103,468 Marion 5,065 6,281 11,346 Marlboro 3,648 5,588 9,236 McCormick 2,159 2,210 4,369 Newberry 7,662 7,537 15,199 Oconee 15,833 13,143 28,976 Orangeburg 14,044 16,702 30,746 Pickens 22,431 20,603 43,034 Richland 86,366 66,048 152,414 Saluda 3,683 3,991 7,674 Spartanburg 49,259 46,356 95,615 Sumter 18,836 20,010 38,846 Union 5,500 6,323 11,823 Williamsburg 6,011 6,884 12,895 York 47,960 40,251 88,211 Totals: 906,545 823,599 1,730,144

83 2008 Constitutional Amendment Questions

Question 2

Must Sectio n 16, Article X of the Constitu tion of this State relating to benefits and funding of public em ployee pension plans in th is State and the investm ents allowed for funds of the various state-opera ted retirement systems be a mended so as to provide that the funds of any trust fund established by law for the funding of post-em ployment benefits for state employees and public school teachers may be invested and reinvested in equity securities subject to the same lim itations on such investm ents applicable for the funds of the various state-operated retirement systems?

Yes [] No []

Explanation of Above:

“Post-employment benef its” are be nefits, m ainly health in surance, pro vided to eligible state government and school district retirees.

To comply with a change in accounting standard s, the state has created trust funds to pay for these post-employment benefits. This am endment relates to how the money in these trust funds may be invested.

A “yes” vote would give the state governm ent the option to invest these funds in equity securities (stocks).

A “no” vote would mean that state government is not allowed to invest these funds in any kind of equity securities (stocks).

84 November 4, 2008 General Election ‐ Official Results Statewide Summary

Amendment No. 2 (Vote For 1) Yes No County Total Votes Total Votes Total Abbeville 3,838 5,988 9,826 Aiken 25,568 37,665 63,233 Allendale 1,481 1,845 3,326 Anderson 24,023 42,854 66,877 Bamberg 2,306 3,315 5,621 Barnwell 3,165 5,159 8,324 Beaufort 31,587 31,971 63,558 Berkeley 23,203 34,614 57,817 Calhoun 2,805 3,868 6,673 Charleston 63,515 73,648 137,163 Cherokee 6,880 12,195 19,075 Chester 4,777 7,303 12,080 Chesterfield 5,212 9,626 14,838 Clarendon 4,840 9,457 14,297 Colleton 5,810 9,642 15,452 Darlington 9,029 15,680 24,709 Dillon 3,890 6,691 10,581 Dorchester 20,236 28,078 48,314 Edgefield 3,898 5,785 9,683 Fairfield 4,052 6,228 10,280 Florence 21,141 32,091 53,232 Georgetown 11,356 15,648 27,004 Greenville 79,778 97,509 177,287 Greenwood 10,981 16,621 27,602 Hampton 2,995 4,796 7,791 Horry 41,436 55,570 97,006 Jasper 3,153 4,375 7,528 Kershaw 9,876 15,286 25,162 Lancaster 10,422 16,232 26,654 Laurens 9,025 15,812 24,837 Lee 2,916 5,018 7,934 Lexington 43,511 59,376 102,887 Marion 4,317 7,959 12,276 Marlboro 3,376 6,106 9,482 McCormick 1,953 2,504 4,457 Newberry 5,718 9,230 14,948 Oconee 12,205 16,662 28,867 Orangeburg 13,736 19,946 33,682 Pickens 16,927 25,536 42,463 Richland 69,622 80,113 149,735 Saluda 2,830 4,714 7,544 Spartanburg 39,279 58,174 97,453 Sumter 14,372 25,494 39,866 Union 4,624 7,596 12,220 Williamsburg 5,035 8,786 13,821 York 37,219 48,615 85,834 Totals: 727,918 1,011,381 1,739,299

85 2008 Constitutional Amendment Questions

Question 3

Must Sectio n 16, Article X of the Constitu tion of this State relating to benefits and funding of public em ployee pension plans in th is State and the investm ents allowed for funds of the various state-opera ted retirement systems be a mended so as to provide that the funds of any political subdivision of this State that have been set aside for the funding of post-em ployment benefits for the politic al subdivision' s em ployees, including thos e invested in independent trusts established for that purpose, may be invested or reinvested in equity s ecurities of the type per mitted f or investm ent by the variou s state op erated retirement systems, as provided for by the General Assembly?

Yes [] No []

Explanation of Above:

This amendment is the sam e as Amendment 2 except it a pplies to local governm ents’ post-employment benefits (instead of the state government’s post-employment benefits).

86 November 4, 2008 General Election ‐ Official Results Statewide Summary

Amendment No. 3 (Vote For 1) Yes No County Total Votes Total Votes Total Abbeville 3,978 5,715 9,693 Aiken 26,909 36,163 63,072 Allendale 1,467 1,742 3,209 Anderson 24,737 41,414 66,151 Bamberg 2,367 3,298 5,665 Barnwell 3,289 4,891 8,180 Beaufort 31,664 31,092 62,756 Berkeley 25,017 31,226 56,243 Calhoun 2,907 3,679 6,586 Charleston 63,371 72,543 135,914 Cherokee 7,117 11,539 18,656 Chester 5,078 6,795 11,873 Chesterfield 5,340 9,277 14,617 Clarendon 5,155 9,009 14,164 Colleton 6,170 9,180 15,350 Darlington 9,470 14,875 24,345 Dillon 4,028 6,366 10,394 Dorchester 20,244 27,179 47,423 Edgefield 3,942 5,568 9,510 Fairfield 4,286 5,919 10,205 Florence 21,994 30,397 52,391 Georgetown 11,851 14,918 26,769 Greenville 81,678 94,555 176,233 Greenwood 11,527 15,795 27,322 Hampton 3,118 4,598 7,716 Horry 42,989 53,021 96,010 Jasper 3,532 4,009 7,541 Kershaw 10,028 14,681 24,709 Lancaster 10,945 15,378 26,323 Laurens 9,699 14,999 24,698 Lee 3,025 4,776 7,801 Lexington 43,362 57,920 101,282 Marion 4,441 7,607 12,048 Marlboro 3,523 5,788 9,311 McCormick 1,922 2,421 4,343 Newberry 5,873 8,922 14,795 Oconee 12,340 16,182 28,522 Orangeburg 14,351 18,801 33,152 Pickens 17,341 24,816 42,157 Richland 70,454 75,812 146,266 Saluda 2,881 4,609 7,490 Spartanburg 40,113 56,106 96,219 Sumter 15,406 24,381 39,787 Union 4,871 7,074 11,945 Williamsburg 5,265 8,448 13,713 York 39,167 45,369 84,536 Totals: 748,232 968,853 1,717,085

87 November 4, 2008 General Election ‐ Official Results Statewide Summary

Anderson/Greenville - School Trustee District 2 Area 2 (Vote For 2) Brenda Page Cooley Kenneth B Heller Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Anderson 4,459 4,169 33 8,661 Greenville 54 33 0 87 Totals: 4,513 4,202 33 8,748

Greenville/Laurens - School Trustee District 27 (Vote For 1) Crystal Ball O'Connor WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Greenville 10,643 148 10,791 Laurens 1,097 7 1,104 Totals: 11,740 155 11,895

Lexington/Richland - School District 5 Referendum (Vote For 1) In favor of the question Opposed to the question County Total Votes Total Votes Total Lexington 13,544 10,810 24,354 Richland 12,745 8,284 21,029 Totals: 26,289 19,094 45,383

Aiken/Saluda - School Board District Seat 1 (Vote For 1) John Bass Frances Alberta Williams WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Aiken 2,152 1,172 6 3,330 Saluda 468 256 3 727 Totals: 2,620 1,428 9 4,057

Lexington/Saluda - School Trustee 3 District 3 (Vote For 4) Craig A Caughman Leon Drafts Randy Fox Olin E Gambrell III Mike Goff Ralph Shealy Kennedy Jr Larry S Thomas Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Lexington 2,087 1,992 2,125 1,039 1,551 2,012 984 29 11,819 Saluda 359 333 361 145 314 379 151 0 2,042 Totals: 2,446 2,325 2,486 1,184 1,865 2,391 1,135 29 13,861

Brushy Creek Watershed District Commissioners (Vote For 1) Adelaide Gantt Eric McConnell Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Anderson 1,447 1,872 4 3,323 Pickens 238 417 1 656 Totals: 1,685 2,289 5 3,979

Little Lynches Creek Watershed District Commissioners (Vote For 3) Ernest Huggins Elizabeth M Hunter Olin Jones Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Kershaw 239 233 161 0 633 Lancaster 1,060 869 638 4 2,571 Totals: 1,299 1,102 799 4 3,204

Rabon Creek Watershed District Commissioner (Vote For 3) Bobby L Balcombe Tommy Huffman Roosevelt Lancaster WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Greenville 818 823 744 9 2,394 Laurens 1,632 1,776 1,388 12 4,808 Totals: 2,450 2,599 2,132 21 7,202

88 November 4, 2008 General Election ‐ Official Results Statewide Summary

Rocky Creek Watershed District Commissioners (Vote For 3) H Keith McDonald Oscar L Buddy Peay Walker A Revels WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Chester 1,474 1,430 1,184 7 4,095 Fairfield 79 55 51 0 185 Totals: 1,553 1,485 1,235 7 4,280

Thicketty Creek Watershed Commissioners (Vote For 3) Earby Cash Jack E McAbee Robert J Perrine Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Cherokee 2,134 2,667 1,794 27 6,622 Spartanburg 97 106 81 0 284 Totals: 2,231 2,773 1,875 27 6,906

Three & Twenty Watershed District Commissioners (Vote For 3) J Mark Bishop Phil Tripp Leonard Allen Williams Write‐In County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Anderson 1,739 1,793 1,376 13 4,921 Pickens 301 299 235 0 835 Totals: 2,040 2,092 1,611 13 5,756

Willow Swamp Watershed District Commissioners (Vote For 2) Richard P Carter Bryan Crosby WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Bamberg 1 1 0 2 Colleton 101 132 4 237 Totals: 102 133 4 239

Tinkers Creek Watershed District Commissioner (Vote For 3) Henry F Allen Jr Jerry L Mozingo Sr Henry T Westbrook WRITE‐IN County Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Votes Total Chester 195 171 224 5 595 York 471 451 538 5 1,465 Totals: 666 622 762 10 2,060

89 16. General Election – November 4, 2008 – Straight Party Voting Statistics

90 Straight Party by Party

2008 General Election County Constitution Democratic Green Independence Labor Libertarian Republican United Citizens Working Total Families ABBEVILLE 24 3,186 42 0 0 22 2,034 0 0 5,308 ALLENDALE 7 2,146 22 0 0 11 360 0 0 2,546 ANDERSON 119 12,490 103 1,303 0 131 19,222 0 0 33,368 BAMBERG 11 3,338 37 0 0 10 920 0 0 4,316 BARNWELL 25 3,403 43 0 0 17 2,042 0 0 5,530 BEAUFORT 79 14,231 225 0 0 157 20,173 0 0 34,865 BERKELEY 164 16,965 337 0 0 182 18,464 0 0 36,112 CALHOUN 22 2,735 29 0 0 14 968 0 0 3,768 CHARLESTON 191 44,239 781 0 0 400 30,900 0 0 76,511 CHEROKEE 76 4,774 110 0 0 69 5,026 0 0 10,055 CHESTER 40 4,889 94 0 0 37 2,113 0 0 7,173 CHESTERFIELD 40 5,474 86 0 0 44 3,304 0 0 8,948 CLARENDON 28 7,582 45 0 0 31 2,876 0 0 10,562 COLLETON 33 5,843 76 0 0 36 3,483 0 0 9,471 DARLINGTON 63 10,953 111 0 0 71 7,388 0 0 18,586 DILLON 29 3,587 59 0 0 33 856 0 0 4,564 DORCHESTER 74 11,497 204 0 0 183 12,616 0 0 24,574 FAIRFIELD 24 4,929 55 0 0 26 1,159 0 0 6,193 FLORENCE 114 18,069 175 0 0 149 10,381 0 0 28,888 GEORGETOWN 39 9,433 100 0 0 75 6,803 0 0 16,450 GREENVILLE 427 38,994 688 0 0 450 52,388 0 0 92,947 GREENWOOD 67 7,158 124 0 0 78 5,535 0 0 12,962 HAMPTON 25 3,710 46 0 0 20 952 0 0 4,753 HORRY 217 20,788 450 0 0 393 30,671 0 0 52,519 JASPER 25 4,143 41 0 0 21 1,338 0 0 5,568 KERSHAW 64 6,558 127 0 0 87 6,782 0 0 13,618

SC State Election Commission 91 Straight Party by Party

2008 General Election County Constitution Democratic Green Independence Labor Libertarian Republican United Citizens Working Total Families LANCASTER 94 6,943 196 0 0 89 5,980 0 0 13,302 LAURENS 85 6,636 116 0 0 80 5,910 0 0 12,827 LEE 17 4,644 59 0 0 27 1,247 0 0 5,994 LEXINGTON 198 15,151 363 0 0 276 30,562 0 0 46,550 MARION 26 7,141 81 0 0 36 1,790 0 0 9,074 AIKEN 158 15,611 266 0 0 184 20,561 0 0 36,780 EDGEFIELD 13 3,658 30 0 0 25 2,485 0 0 6,211 MARLBORO 27 5,214 49 0 0 25 1,138 0 0 6,453 MCCORMICK 10 2,011 14 0 0 12 974 0 0 3,021 NEWBERRY 39 4,233 71 0 0 40 2,607 0 0 6,990 OCONEE 97 3,930 163 0 0 95 8,591 0 0 12,876 ORANGEBURG 65 21,506 164 0 0 71 5,473 0 0 27,279 PICKENS 138 5,017 171 0 0 128 13,824 0 0 19,278 RICHLAND 182 59,717 448 0 0 330 21,855 314 0 82,846 SALUDA 22 2,122 62 0 0 18 1,547 0 0 3,771 SPARTANBURG 216 24,902 388 0 0 189 29,789 0 0 55,484 SUMTER 86 16,722 132 0 0 70 6,860 0 0 23,870 UNION 44 3,736 65 0 0 31 1,530 0 0 5,406 WILLIAMSBURG 38 8,560 70 0 0 35 1,953 0 0 10,656 YORK 172 18,134 289 0 0 286 21,527 0 0 40,408 Total 3,754 506,702 7,407 1,303 0 4,794 434,957 314 0 959,231

SC State Election Commission 92 17. State Election Commission Minutes – January 1, 2007 – December 31, 2008

93 STATE ELECTION COMMISSION 2221 DEVINE STREET, SUITE 105 COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA 29205

• January 17,2007 11:00 a.m. via teleconference

Members Present: Mr. Karl S. Bowers, Jr., Chairman; Mr. Edward K. Pritchard, Jr.; Mrs. Pamella B. Pinson; and Mr. Bryan Stirling

Others Present: Mrs. Donna Royson, Deputy Director

THE MEETING OF THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION WAS HELD PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND ALL REQUIRED NOTIFICATIONS WERE MADE.

Chairman Bowers called the meeting of the State Election Commission to order and stated for the record that the meeting had been properly posted and all required notifications had been made.

The first item of business was the approval of Minutes from the September 20, October 18, November 15, November 17, November 28, and December 8, 2006 meetings. Mr. Pritchard made a motion to table approval of Minutes until the next monthly meeting. Mrs. Pinson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

The second item of business was a 2007 Update. Mrs. Royson reported that an Election • Law Study Committee has been appointed by the House Judiciary Committee to consider voter registration and election related legislation. The subcommittee consists of the following members: Alan Clemmons, Chairman, Horry County; Gloria Haskins, Vice Chairperson, Greenville County; James E. Smith, Richland County; James Stewart, Aiken County; and Seth Whipper, Charleston County. The committee will hold its first General Hearing on Wednesday, January 24th beginning at 9:00 a.m. in Room 515A of the Blatt Building in the Statehouse complex. Representatives from the State Election Commission and the SCARE organization will be present for the meeting to introduce legislation that is needed in voter registration and elections. One of the legislative priorities will be uniform election dates for all municipalities. This date would be the first Tuesday after the first Monday, in November of odd numbered years.

Chairman Bowers asked if SCARE wants bond referenda elections to be included in the legislation as well. Mrs. Royson replied that she did not know.

The third item of business was an update on the Horry County Appeal. Chairman Bowers reported that Horry County School Board had filed a Petition for a Writ of Certiorari on December 21, 2006 with the Supreme Court appealing the SEC State Board of Canvassers decision of December 11, 2006. Counsel for the State Election Commission, Mr. Sonny Jones and Mr. T. Parkin Hunter of the Attorney General's Office, have filed a Return to the Petition for a Writ of Certiorari with the Supreme • Court. ------94 The fourth item of business was an update on the SCARE Conference. Mrs. Royson reported that the SCARE Conference will be held at the Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort again this year. The SEC Program will be on Thursday, February 1, 2007.

The next commission meeting was set for February 21, 2007 at 10 a.m. in the Columbia office. There being no further business the Board adjourned.

Respectively submitted, 4~ Cindy Peel Administrative Assistant

•

• 2 95 STATE ELECTION COMMISSION 2221 DEVINE STREET, SUITE 105 COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA 29205

February 21, 2007 • 10:00 a.m. via teleconference

Members Present: Mr. Karl S. Bowers, Jr., Chairman; Mr. John H. Hudgens, III; and Mrs. Pamella B. Pinson

Others Present: Mrs. Donna Royson, Deputy Director

THE MEETING OF THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION WAS HELD PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND ALL REQUIRED NOTIFICATIONS WERE MADE.

Chairman Bowers called the meeting of the State Election Commission to order.

The first item of business was the approval of Minutes. Chairman Bowers stated that the September 20, 2006 Minutes were approved previously at the October 15, 2006 commission meeting. The Minutes from the October 18, November 15, November 17, November 28, December 8, 2006 and January 17, 2007 meetings were considered for approval.

Mr. Hudgens made a motion to approve the entire slate of Minutes as amended with the exception of the September 20, 2006 previously approved. Mrs. Pinson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. • Mrs. Royson reported that Senator Scott H. Richardson, Senate District 46 in Beaufort County has resigned. The Office of the Lieutenant Governor is preparing a Writ of election for the purpose of filing the vacancy for the remainder of the term. In accordance with Section 7-13-190, filing to fill the vacancy opens noon on March 2nd and closes ten days later on March 12th. The primary will be held on May 1st and th th runoff, ifnecessary, will be May 15 • The special election will be held on June 19 •

Mrs. Royson reminded Mr. Hudgens and Mrs. Pinson to mail in their State Ethics Commission Statement of Economic Interests Form. Mr. Hudgens stated that he will place a file copy in the mail today. Mrs. Pinson stated that she also shall comply. .

Chairman Bowers stated that due to a conflict of interest, Mr. Stirling has resigned from the commission as of January 25 th and has taken a position with the State Attorney General's office which serves as the commission's counsel.

The next commission meeting was set for March 21, 2007 at 10 a.m. in the Columbia office. There being no further business Mr. Hudgens made a motion to adjourn the meeting of the State Election Commission. Mrs. Pinson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Ri?:~~f);Od' • Ci~~~ ~

Administrative Assistant 96 STATE ELECTION COMMISSION 2221 DEVINE STREET, SUITE 105 COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA 29205 • March 28, 2007 10:00 a.m.

Members Present: Mr. John H. Hudgens, III, Chairman; Mr. Edward K. Pritchard, Jr.; and Mr. Tracey C. Green

Others Present: Ms. Marci Andino, Executive Director

THE MEETING OF THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION WAS HELD PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND ALL REQUIRED NOTIFICATIONS WERE MADE.

Chairman Hudgens called the meeting of the State Election Commission to order and stated for the record that the meeting had been properly posted and all required notifications had been made.

Chairman Hudgens welcomed the newest member appointed by the Governor to the State Election Commission. Mr. Tracey C. Green was introduced as an attorney with the law firm of Willoughby & Hoefer, P.A. in Columbia, SC.

The Minutes from the February 21, 2007 meeting was considered for approval. Mr. Pritchard made a motion to approve the Minutes as drafted. Chairman Hudgens seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

• Ms. Andino provided a legislative update. Ms. Andino reported that Representative Scott Talley was sponsoring the bill H.3147 introducing the establishment ofvote centers.

Senator Leventis has introduced legislation to have early voting centers in schools and libraries but those sites would not be secured.

Chairman Hudgens asked Ms. Andino if we have been available for questions. Ms. Andino replied that she had been attending subcommittee meetings at the Statehouse. County offices are pushing for signature on the back of oath envelope and removal of witness signature on absentee ballots.

Ms. Andino reported that legislation was introduced to combine voter registration and election boards. The boards that are not combined have concerns about losing appointments. The State Election Commission supports combined ~oards.

The Presidential Preference Primary is getting national attention and has helped with the support in getting legislation passed to have the state conduct the primaries. Ms. Andino stated that we are putting the fiscal impact report together.

Chairman Hudgens asked Ms. Andino about Florida elections. Ms. Andino stated that Florida Governor wants to use optical scan instead of electronic voting machines. Ms. Andino stated • that the problems that Florida had were not with the voting machines but human errors.

97 Ms. Andino updated the Commission on the status of the budget. The budget request has passed in the House and is in the Senate. We have asked for $250,000 in recurring funds for Administration and the House has agreed to $150,000; monies for statewide primaries; $600,000 in one-time money for the voter registration system and $500,000 in one-time money to continue • voter outreach. Ms. Andino requested approval for office purchases. Ms. Andino stated that purchases over $500 for use in the director's office, deputy director's office or library were to be approved prior to purchase according to our SC Consolidated Procurement Code and Regulations. She requested approval for a credenza for the deputy director and carpet for the office.

Mr. Pritchard made a motion to approve the agency purchase expenditures. Mr. Green seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Ms. Andino gave an update on special election for Senate District 46. The Writ of election has been received and in accordance with Section 7-13-190, filing to fill the vacancy opens noon on March 2nd and closes ten days later on March 12th. The primary will be held on May 1st and th th runoff, if necessary, will be May 15 • The special election will be held on June 19 • Ms. Andino reminded the Commission that they will need to meet an9 certify the primary and special election.

The next commission meeting was set for April 18, 2007 at 10 a.m. in the Columbia office.

Mr. Pritchard made a motion to adjourn the meeting of the State Election Commission. Mr. Green seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

• Respectfully submitted,

CindyMM Peel Administrative Assistant

• 2 98 STATE ELECTION COMMISSION 2221 DEVINE STREET, SUITE 105 • COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA 29205 April 18, 2007 10:003.m.

Members Present: Mr. John H. Hudgens, III, Chairman; Mr. Edward K. Pritchard, Jr.; and Mrs. Pamella B. Pinson

Others Present: Ms. Marci Andino, Executive Director and Mrs. Donna Royson, Deputy Director

THE MEETING OF THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION WAS HELD PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND ALL REQUIRED NOTIFICATIONS WERE MADE.

Chairman Hudgens called the meeting of the State Election Commission to order and stated for the record that the meeting had been properly posted and all required notifications had been made.

Ms. Andino reported that Senator William Clarence "Bill" Mescher, Senate District 44 in Berkeley County passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2007. The Office of the Lieutenant Governor has prepared a Writ of Election for the purpose of filling the vacancy for the remainder of the term. In accordance with Section 7-13-190, candidate filing opens noon on Friday, April 27 and closes ten days later on May 7. The primary will be held on June 19 and runoff, if necessary, • will be July 3. The special election will be held on Tuesday, August 7, 2007. The County Election Commission will meet to certify the Primary on Thursday, June 21 and the State Election Commission will meet late Friday, June 22 to certify.

Ms. Andino gave an update on special election for Senate District 46. The primary will be held on May 1. The County Election Commission will certify the Primary on Thursday, May 3. The State Election Commission will meet at 10 a.m. on May 4 to certify. A runoff, if necessary will be held on May 15. The special election will be held on June 19.

Ms. Andino updated the Commission on the status of the budget. The House has approved the budget for fiscal year 2007-08. In the Senate, the budget is currently being considered by the Senate Finance Committee. Ms. Andino reported that she had met with Senator David Thomas to discuss election security measures for counties to follow and be audited on.

Ms. Andino provided a legislative update. Ms. Andino reported that bill S99 for the Presidential Preference Primary is on the calendar in the Senate. The bill is expected to pass later this week. The cost for the Presidential Preference Primaries will be $2.5M.

Ms. Andino reported that she and Chairman Hudgens had met with Henry White, the Budget and Control Board, and requested $1.4M reimbursement for the voter registration system. Mr. White • stated that he would research the issue and get back to us.

99 The Minutes from the March 28, 2007 meeting was considered for approval. Mr. Pritchard made a motion to approve the Minutes as amended. Mrs. Pinson seconded the motion. The motion • passed unanimously. The commission will meet on Friday, May 4th at 10 a.m. to certify the results of the special primary for Senate District 46

The May meeting ofthe commission was scheduled for Wednesday, May 23 rd at 10:00.

Mr. Pritchard made a motion to adjourn the meeting of the State Election Commission. Mrs. Pinson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

cl!::!rYlfAdministrative Assistant •

• 2 100 STATE ELECTION COMMISSION 2221 DEVINE STREET, SUITE 105 • COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA 29205 May 30, 2007 10:00 a.m.

Members Present: Mr. John H. Hudgens, III, Chairman; Mr. Edward K. Pritchard, Jr.; Mr. Tracey C. Green; and via teleconference Mrs. Pamella B. Pinson

Others Present: Ms. Marci Andino, Executive Director; Mrs. Donna C. Royson, Deputy Director; and Joe Debney, Program Coordinator

THE MEETING OF THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION WAS HELD PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND ALL REQUIRED NOTIFICATIONS WERE MADE.

Chairman Hudgens called the meeting of the State Election Commission to order and stated for the record that the meeting had been properly posted and all required notifications had been made.

The Minutes from the April 18, May 4, and May 18, 2007 meetings were considered for approval. Mrs. Pinson made a motion to approve the Minutes as drafted. Mr. Pritchard seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Ms. Andino reported on voting system upgrade certification. Ms. Andino stated that Election • Systems and Software (ES&S) has presented a Voting System Upgrade of Version 3.0.1.1. The Commission was provided a copy of the Examination and Testing Report complied by Mrs. Royson and Mr. Debney.

Mrs. Royson reported that on April 16th, ES&S Staff gave a presentation which included initial examination and testing. A step-by-step build of a General Election database was used to outline all changes between the previously certified version and the proposed version, to explain system changes, and test functionality of the upgrade. These tests were successful as to the functionality of voting systems as required by the South Carolina Code of Laws. The ES&S Unity 3.0.1.1 Voting System was tested by SysTest Labs, an Independent Testing Authority (ITA), accredited by the National Association of State Election Directors (NASED). As of January 1, 2007, the United States Election Assistance Commission (EAC) began the HAVA requirement of accreditation of ITA's and has accredited SysTest Labs to test voting systems against the 2002 and 2005 Voting Systems Standards. ES&S does not have any plans to test Unity 3.0.1.1 against the 2005 Voting Systems Standards and therefore will not receive an EAC certification on this version.

Chairman Hudgens requested Ms. Andino contact the Attorney General's office to obtain legal advice on the statutory requirements for voting system certification. •

101 Mrs. Pinson made a motion to defer decision ofES&S Voting System upgrade of Version 3.0.1.1 until the June 22nd or June 28 th commission meeting. Mr. Green seconded the motion. The -. motion passed unanimously.

Ms. Andino updated the Commission on the status of the voter registration system reimbursement request. Ms. Andino reported that a letter was received from Eddie Gunn of the Budget and Control Board outlining the details of the reimbursement offer. The Budget and Control Board offered to reimburse the State Election Commission a total of $300,000 of the $1.4M requested. Ms. Andino recommended that the State Election Commission decline the offer and work toward a more equitable.

Chairman Hudgens advised Ms. Andino to discuss the offer and our options with the Attorney General's office.

Ms. Andino updated the Commission on the status of the S-99 Presidential Preference Primary. Ms. Andino stated that the amended S-99 Bill for the State Election Commission to conduct the 2008 Presidential Preference Primaries will be debated by the House today.

Ms. Andino reported on the status of the request for an Attorney General's Opinion concerning meeting requirements for the certification of election results. Ms. Andino handed out a copy of the May 18th Attorney General's Opinion that the State Board of Canvassers may not meet via telephone conference call. Ms. Andino stated that the Board can work on getting this provision • changed.

Ms. Andino reported that Lancaster County has requested reimbursement for a previously purchased voting system. The SC HAVA State Plan included reimbursement for counties who had replaced punch card voting systems following the 2000 General Election. Since the State Plan was written, other states have been told by the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) that this is not an allowable expense because it is not reasonable to fund the expense twice. We have requested clarification from the EAC.

The Commission will meet on June 22, 2007 at 10 a.m. to certify Senate District 44 special primary and hold its monthly meeting in the Columbia office. The Commission will meet again on June 28,2007 to certify Senate District 46 special election

Mr. Pritchard made a motion to adjourn the meeting of the State Election Commission. Mr. Green seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Respectfully submitted, C~l~ Administrative Assistant • 2 102 STATE ELECTION COMMISSION 2221 DEVINE STREET, SUITE 105 • COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA 29205 June 22, 2007 10:00 a.m.

Members Present: Mr. John H. Hudgens, III, Chairman; Mr. Tracey C. Green; Mrs. Pamella B. Pinson and via te1e-conference, Mr. Edward K. Pritchard, Jr.

Others Present: Ms. Marci Andino, Executive Director Mrs. Donna Royson, Deputy Director Mr. Joe Debney, Program Coordinator Mr. Chris Whitmire, Public Information Officer

THE MEETING OF THE STATE ELECTION COMISSION WAS HELD PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND ALL REQUIRED NOTIFICATIONS WERE MADE.

Chairman Hudgens called the State Election Commission meeting to order.

Chairman Hudgens announced those present for the benefit of Mr. Pritchard joining the meeting by conference call.

The minutes of the May 30, 2007 meeting were considered for approval. Mr. Pritchard • moved to approve the minutes. Mr. Green seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Chairman Hudgens asked Ms. Andino for an update on developments relating to the voting system upgrade certification.

Ms. Andino reminded the commission that this issue was carried over from the last meeting pending an opinion from the State Attorney General. Ms. Andino stated a voting system cannot be certified by the SEC without first being certified by a testing laboratory accredited by the Federal Election Assistance Commission (EAC). Ms Andino stated that as we discussed last month, ES&S Unity version 3.0.1.1 was certified by a laboratory that is currently accredited by the EAC, but the EAC had not taken over voting system certification when the software was approved by the lab. Ms. Andino stated she had requested an opinion from the State Attorney General's office on whether the Commission could approve the system under these circumstances and shared with the board a letter sent in response to her request. The Attorney General concluded in the letter that the State cannot approve a voting system certified by a laboratory, which at the time of certification was not accredited by the EAC.

Ms. Andino stated that after requesting this opinion it was discovered that Systest • laboratory that certified version 3.0.1.1 was operating under an interim accreditation from

103 the EAC. Chainnan Hudgens stated that this would seem to open the door for the SEC to certify the system. • Mrs. Pinson made a motion to certify ES&S Unity version 3.0.1.1. Mr. Green seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

The next item on the agenda was the voter registration system update. Ms. Andino reminded the Commission that Eddie Gunn had offered a $300,000 refund. Since the Commission spent $1.4 million, Ms. Andino declined the offer and will work with the State Budget and Control Board to reach a more equitable resolution.

The next item of business was the Presidential Preference Primary (PPP). Ms. Andino stated that the Governor's veto of the legislation was overridden, and the legislature passed the budget containing a proviso requiring the SEC and county election commission to conduct the PPP. She stated there has been some discussion about the Republican and Democratic parties possibly holding their primaries on the same date. A meeting is planned next week with the political parties to discuss conduct of the PPP.

Mr. Green made a motion to move the meeting of the SEC into recess and to call a meeting of the State Board of Canvassers to order. Mrs. Pinson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Chainnan Hudgens called the meeting of the State Board of Canvassers to order for the purpose of certifying the results of the Senate District 44 Republican Primary and the • Senate District 46 Special Election. Ms. Andino read the results of the Senate District 44 Republican Primary and stated that the results have been verified and found to be true and accurate in all respects. She stated that the results necessitated a runoff election to be held on July 3,2007. Mr. Green made a motion to certify the results and order the runoff. Mrs. Pinson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Ms. Andino read the results of the Senate District 46 Special Election and stated that the results have been verified and found to be true and accurate in all respects. Mr. Green made a motion to certify the results. Mrs. Pinson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Mrs. Pinson moved to adjourn the meeting of the State Board of Canvassers and reconvene the meeting of the State Election Commission. Mr. Pritchard seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

There being no further business, the Board adjourned as the State Board of Canvassers and reconvened as the State Election Commission.

Ms. Andino updated the Commission on the status of the agency budget. The House and • Senate passed the budget earlier this week and the final version was the same as was

104 reported during the last meeting. The budget is now on the Governor's desk for a e signature. The House and Senate will take up any vetoes next week.

th The next meeting will be on July 6 •

Mr. Pritchard made a motion to adjourn. Mrs. Pinson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

There being no further business, the Commission adjourned.

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105 STATE BOARD OF CANVASSERS 2221 DEVINE STREET, SUITE 105 COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA 29205 • August 15, 2007 10:003.m.

Members Present: Mr. Tracey C. Green; Mrs. Pamella B. Pinson; Mrs. Cynthia M. Bensch; via teleconference - Mr. John H. Hudgens, III

Others Present: Ms. Marci Andino, Executive Director; Mrs. Donna C. Royson, Deputy Director; and Mr. Karl S. Bowers, Jr.

THE MEETING OF THE STATE BOARD OF CANVASSERS WAS HELD PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND ALL REQUIRED NOTIFICATIONS WERE MADE.

Commissioner Green called the meeting of the State Board of Canvassers to order for the purpose of certifying the results of the Berkeley County Senate District 44 Special Election held on Tuesday, August 7.

Ms. Andino presented the results of the Berkeley County Senate District 44 Special Election as certified to the Board. Ms. Andino advised the Board that these results are true and accurate in all material respects.

Mrs. Pinson made a motion to certify the results of Berkeley County Senate District 44 Special Election held on Tuesday, August 7. Mrs. Bensch seconded the motion. The motion passed • unanimously. Commissioner Green stated that the results of the Berkeley County Senate District 44 Special Election are certified by the Board of Canvassers.

Mrs. Bensch made a motion to adjourn as the Board of Canvassers and convene as the State Election Commission. Mrs. Pinson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Green welcomed the State Election Commission's newest member, Mrs. Cynthia M. Bensch, stating that all seats on the Board have been filled.

Commissioner Green also welcomed Mr. Karl S. Bowers, Jr. Mr. Bowers was presented a Resolution and thanked for his dedication in serving as Chairman and a Commissioner for the State Election Commission. Commissioner Green thanked Mr. Bowers for his personal guidance to him while he was serving as an attorney with the Attorney General's Office and while working with election law issues when he served at the House Judiciary Committee. Commissioner Green stated that Mr. Bowers's leadership was outstanding and the Commission continues to do the work and recognizes his accomplishments.

Mr. Bowers expressed his appreciation for the Resolution and commended the State Election Commission for doing a fantastic job. Mr. Bowers stated that he was proud to have served on the Commission and was proud that the Commission never made a decision that was politically • driven and never had a judicial court overturn a decision during his tenure as Commissioner. 106 Chairman Hudgens interjected that Mr. Bowers always conducted himself in a professional manner during important events such as hearings, and always made decisions that were pure and right. '. Mr. Bowers responded that the State Election Commission is a tremendous Commission and he was honored to accept this Resolution.

The minutes of the June 22 and July 6 meetings were reviewed and considered for approval. Mrs. Pinson made a motion to approve the slate of Minutes as submitted to the Board. Mrs. Bensch seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Ms. Andino reported that "Dan Rather Reports" aired a segment on HDNet critical of electronic voting systems and Election Systems and Software (ES&S). The segment focused on defective screens found on an older version of the iVotronics never used in South Carolina. The story also criticized working conditions in a manufacturing plant in the Philippines where iVotronics are assembled. Ms. Andino reported no media inquires had been received as a result ofthis story.

Commissioner Green reminded commissioners that any media inquiries regarding this HDNet program should be forwarded to Chris Whitmire, Public Information Officer.

Ms. Andino reported on the 2008 presidential preference primaries. Ms. Andino stated that the political parties have until 90 days prior to the primaries to set dates for the presidential preference primaries. Legislation allows the State Election Commission and counties to provide cost-effective measures in conducting the presidential preference primaries. We are preparing guidelines for county offices to combine precincts while ensuring that voters have adequate notice and access to the polling places. We are meeting with counties on August 22, 2007 to • give instructions and answer any questions they might have. The law also allows the State Election Commission to set filing fees. This is the only election in which the State Election Commission can set filing fees.

Chairman Hudgens suggested that the State Election Commission should charge the maximum allowable amount of$20,000 for filing fees to help defray the cost ofconducting the primaries. Commissioner Green stated that he thought that the State Election Commission should recoup the costs to the extent possible.

Chairman Hudgens made a motion to seek the maximum amount for candidate filings. Mrs. Bensch seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Ms. Andino reported on the special election for House District 94. She stated that this is the fifth special election held this year. The purpose of the special election is to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the two year term due to the vacancy created when Converse A. Chellis, III was elected State Treasurer. The State Board ofCanvassers will need to meet on the following dates: October 16 Primary October 30 Runoff, ifnecessary December 4 Special Election

Ms. Andino circulated a special election calendar highlighting when the Board of Canvassers shall meet in Columbia to certify elections for House District 124, Senate District 25, and House • District 94. Ms. Andino recommended moving the regularly scheduled State Election 2 107 th Commission meeting from the third Wednesday in September (the 19 ) to Friday, September 21. Ms. Andino also recommended that the Wednesday, October 17 meeting be moved to Friday, October 19. The Commission agreed to the proposal. '. Ms. Andino reported on the status of Fiscal Year 2008-09 Budget Request. Ms. Andino advised that the State Election Commission is working on our budget request for the General Election. The budget request will also include county commission members pay, maintenance of effort, and monies to continue our voter education and outreach program.

Mrs. Bensch expressed concern with her local DMV office completing voter registration applications.

Mrs. Bensch also asked if the Commission has authority over counties in regards to removing persons who are deceased from the voter records. Ms. Andino advised that we do not have authority over counties. The Agency receives reports from the Bureau of Vital Statistics when a person dies. The voter records are then made inactive.

Ms. Andino reported on the software and firmware upgrades for the voting system. In June, the Commission certified ES&S Unity software and firmware. Staff are currently going to counties to perform the upgrades. Forty-three counties will be completed by the end of August.

Mrs. Bensch asked about the voter registration system. Ms Andino explained the attempt to have a new voter registration system written by the CIa's office. The Agency has requested a complete refund and is trying to reach an equitable settlement.

Mrs. Pinson made a motion to adjourn. Mrs. Bensch seconded the motion. The motion passed • unanimously. There being no further business the Board adjourned.

Respectfully submitted, d.hfJ~ Cindy Peel Administrative Assistant

• 3 108 STATE ELECTION COMMISSION 2221 DEVINE STREET, SUITE 105 -. COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA 29205 September 21,2007 10:00 a.m.

Members Present: Mr. John H. Hudgens, III, Chainnan; Mr. Tracey C. Green; Mrs. Pamella B. Pinson; via teleconference - Mr. Edward K. Pritchard, Jr.

Others Present: Ms. Marci Andino, Executive Director

THE MEETING OF THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION WAS HELD PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND ALL REQUIRED NOTIFICATIONS WERE MADE.

Chainnan Hudgens called the meeting of the State Election Commission to order and stated for the record that the meeting had been properly posted and all required notifications had been made.

Chainnan Hudgens asked if everyone had a chance to review the minutes of August 15, 2007, and the other commissioners responded they had. No one indicated any changes to be made. Mr. Green made a motion to approve the minutes as is. Mr. Pritchard seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Chainnan Hudgens asked if everyone had a chance to review the minutes of September 7, 2007, and the other commissioners responded they had. No one indicated any changes to be made. Mr. Pritchard made a motion to approve the minutes as is. Mr. Green seconded the motion. The • motion passed unanimously. Ms. Andino stated that the SEC continues to plan and make progress in preparation for the 2008 Presidential Preference Primaries. She said we are close to knowing for certain the dates of both the Republican and Democratic Primaries, which are currently set for January 19 and January 29, respectively. The SEC continues to work with counties to develop plans for combining polling places, but some counties are getting opposition to this from their local political parties. Ms. Andino stated that the combining of polling places is provided for in state law, and we are moving forward with this effort. However, she stated some counties are choosing not to combine polling places as they are finding their budget will allow them to open them all.

Ms. Andino reported that the SEC had submitted their budget request for the 2008-2009 fiscal .year. Budget priorities are as follows:

1. Maintenance of effort - $225,000 (recurring). 2. Funding for the General Election - $3.575 million (one-time). 3. $115,000 for full funding of county election commissioner pay (recurring). 4. $600,000 for new voter registration system development (one-time).

Ms. Andino provided a legislative update for the upcoming legislative session. She stated there had been questions raised about the constitutionality of the legislation that combined many of the • county voter registration boards and election commissions. She said we could see legislation 109 introduced that would combine all county boards and commissions. She stated she is currently working with Senate Judiciary staff to have legislation introduced for the following:

1. Changing the requirement that the SEC meet in person to certify special elections so that the Board could certify via conference call. • 2. Changing the date by which political parties must certify their candidates for President from September 10 to the first Tuesday after the first Monday in September.· 3. Change the date for county election commissions to certify general elections from "on Friday" to "by Friday."

Ms. Andino also stated that the number one legislative priority of the S.c. Association of Registration and Election Officials (SCARE) was removing the requirement for a witness signature on the absentee ballot envelope. She also stated this is a recommendation of the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP).

Dates were set for the next meetings of the State Election Commission and the State Board of Canvassers. The Board of Canvassers will meet on October 5, 2007, to certify the results of the Senate District 25 Republican Primary Runoff. On October 19, 2007, the Board of Canvassers will meet to certify the results of the House District 94 Republican Primary, and the SEC will hold its monthly meeting.

Mr. Pritchard made a motion to adjourn. Mrs. Pinson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

• There being no further business the Board adjourned.

Chris Whitmire Public Information Officer

• 2 110 STATE ELECTION COMMISSION 2221 DEVINE STREET, SUITE 105 COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA 29205 • October 19, 2007 10:00 a.m.

Members Present: Mr. Tracey C. Green; Mr. Edward K. Pritchard, Jr.; and Mrs. Pamella B. Pinson

Others Present: Ms. Marci Andino, Executive Director Mrs. Donna C. Royson, Deputy Executive Director

THE MEETING OF THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION WAS HELD PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND ALL REQUIRED NOTIFICATIONS WERE MADE.

~ Commissioner Green called the meeting of the State Election Commission (SEC) to order and stated for the record that the meeting had been properly posted and all required notifications had been made.

The Minutes from the September 21 and October 5, 2007 meetings were considered for approval. Commissioner Green asked if the other commissioners had a chance to review the minutes. The other commissioners responded they had and indicated that no changes were necessary. Mr. Green declared the minutes approved as written.

Ms. Andino updated the Commission on the status of the Presidential Preference Primary. Ms. Andino stated that the SC Republican Party has certified the date of their Presidential Preference • Primary to be held on Saturday, January 19, 2008. The SC Democratic Party has not certified an official date but indicated that they would like to hold their primary on Saturday, January 26, 2008. The SEC has some concerns regarding holding the primaries within a one week period.

Ms. Andino stated that the SEC has talked with both political parties. Counties offices have indicated that it would be difficult for them to get poll managers to work two Saturdays in a row and are concerned about the availability of polling places on Saturdays.

Mrs. Royson stressed that there are tedious tasks to perform before and following an election and our counties are using a new version of the voting system software.

Ms. Andino stated that there could be another issue to address concerning the Presidential Preference Primaries. A citizen has inquired about including an advisory question to the ballot for the Democratic Primary. Ms. Andino stated that adding questions complicates the voting process by increasing the amount of time voters remain in the voting booth. The Commission may have to decide or consult with the attorney general's office on whether an advisory question may be added.

Commissioner Green agreed that the attorney general's office should be contacted for advice if a • formal request is made by either party. 111 Ms. Andino reported on the agency's audit. Ms. Andino stated that an audit has been conducted on the federal HAVA funds. A recent audit showed a significant deficiency involving a miscalculation of matching funds. The Commission calculated the State match by multiplying 5% by the total grant funds instead of dividing the total grant amount by 95%, thus we short • changed ourselves. The state treasurer's office disagrees with the Inspector General's Office and the Election Assistance Commission's interpretation of the law regarding the deposit of state funds to the Election Fund's restricted account where the funds would accrue interest. Janet Reynolds, Finance Director has sent a letter to the state treasurer's office to resolve this issue.

Next under new business, Ms. Andino reported that SC will host the National Association of State Election Directors (NASED) Southern Region Conference. She stated the Southern Region Conference will be held in Charleston late November. Agenda items include how states support voting systems, disaster preparedness, internet sites for election officials, on-line poll manager training and testing, media relations and federal legislation.

Dates were set for the next meetings of the State Election Commission and the State Board of Canvassers. The Board of Canvassers will meet on November 2, 2007, to certify the results of the SC House of Representatives, District 94 Republican Primary Runoff and House District 124 special election. On November 14,2007, the Board of Canvassers will meet to certify the results ofthe Senate District 25 Republican Primary, and the SEC will hold its monthly meeting.

Commissioner Green asked if there was any more business. Hearing none, he asked for a motion to dismiss.

Mr. Pritchard made a motion to adjourn. Mrs. Pinson seconded the motion. The motion passed • unanimously. There being no further business the Board adjourned.

Respectfully submitted, ~~ Cindy Peel Administrative Assistant

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112 STATE ELECTION COMMISSION 2221 DEVINE STREET, SUITE 105 -. COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA 29205 November 13,2007 2:00 p.m.

Members Present: Mr. John H. Hudgens, III, Chairman; Mr. Tracey C. Green; and Mr. Edward K. Pritchard, Jr.

Others Present: Ms. Marci Andino, Executive Director

THE MEETING OF THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION WAS HELD PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND ALL REQUIRED NOTIFICATIONS WERE MADE.

Chairman Hudgens called the meeting of the State Election Commission (SEC) to order and stated for the record that the meeting had been properly posted and all required notifications had been made.

The Minutes from the October 19 and November 2, 2007 meetings were considered for approval. Commissioners reviewed the minutes and indicated there were no changes to be made.

Mr. Green made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Mr. Pritchard seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

• Ms. Andino updated the Commission on the status of the 2008 Presidential Preference Primary. Ms. Andino stated that the SEC has been preparing election definitions for 40 of the 46 counties and all but five election definitions are completed. Ballots will be ready to be mailed to military and overseas voters by the deadline of 45 days prior to the election.

SEC will hold a 2008 Presidential Preference Primary (PPP) Workshop on Thursday, December 6 at the South Carolina State Museum. We are meeting with counties to instruct them on the rules and regulations for conducting their PPP. Posters will be provided to counties to be used in polling places to instruct voters that they can only vote in one primary. The posters will also contain the names of candidate. SEC is also working with the media and sending out press releases in an effort ensure voters have adequate notice of the 2008 Presidential Preference Primary date and the locations of the combined polling places.

Ms. Andino stated that before every Primary candidates must pay filing fees that are used to help defray the cost of conducting the primaries. Ms. Andino recommended that the Commission set a policy for refunding filing fees for the PPP's. Ms. Andino added that for June primaries, filing fees are not refunded after election definition databases are • completed.

113 Mr. Pritchard made the motion to adopt a policy consistent with the refund guidelines for the June primaries; therefore, no refunds will be made after this date. Mr. Green • seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Chairman Hudgens asked if there were any other items to discuss today. Hearing none, he asked for a motion to adjourn.

Mr. Green made a motion to adjourn the meeting of the State Election Commission. Mr. Pritchard seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. R?E;:;;;;ed, Cindy Peel Administrative Assistant

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I . • 2 114 STATE ELECTION COMMISSION 2221 DEVINE STREET, SUITE 105 • COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA 29205 November 30, 2007 1:00 p.m.

Members Present: Mr. John H. Hudgens, III, Chairman; Mr. Tracey C. Green; via teleconference - Mr. Edward K. Pritchard, Jr.; Mrs. Pamella B. Pinson; and Mrs. Cynthia M. Bensch

Others Present: Attorney Willie Brunson; via teleconference - Ms. Marci Andino, Executive Director; and Mr. Lee Tant, Times and Democrat

THE MEETING OF THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION WAS HELD PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND ALL REQUIRED NOTIFICATIONS WERE MADE.

Chairman Hudgens called the meeting of the State Election Commission (SEC) to order and stated for the record that the meeting had been properly posted and all required notifications had been made.

Chairman Hudgens stated that the purpose of this meeting was to consider Mr. Brunson's request to file an Appeal of the election for Orangeburg County School Board District 5, Seat 2 on the behalf of Sam Farlow. The Appeal was filed at the SEC on Monday, • November 26,2007 at 12:01 p.m. Mr. Brunson thanked Chairman Hudgens and the Commission for taking time to convene and discuss the timeliness of the Notice of Appeal of Sam Farlow.

Chairman Hudgens stated that since no motions were made, the Commission will not hear the Appeal since it was not filed in a timely manner.

Mr. Green made a motion to adjourn the meeting of the State Election Commission. Mrs. Pinson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

d RZ4}zt , Cindy Peel Administrative Assistant • 115 STATE ELECTION COMMISSION 2221 DEVINE STREET, SUITE 105 -. COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA 29205 December 7, 2007 11:00 a.m.

Members Present: Mr. John H. Hudgens, III, Chairman; Mr. Tracey C. Green; Mr. Edward K. Pritchard, Jr.; and Mrs. Cynthia M. Bensch - via teleconference - Mrs. Pamella B. Pinson

Others Present: Ms. Marci Andino, Executive Director

THE MEETING OF THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION WAS HELD PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND ALL REQUIRED NOTIFICATIONS WERE MADE.

Chairman Hudgens called the meeting of the State Election Commission (SEC) to order and stated for the record that the meeting had been properly posted and all required notifications had been made.

The Minutes from the November 13, November 16 and November 30, 2007 meetings were considered for approval. Commissioners reviewed the minutes and Mr. Green indicated a change to be made on the November 30 minutes.

Mr. Green made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Mr. Pritchard seconded • the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Ms. Andino updated the Commission on the status of the 2008 Presidential Preference Primaries (PPP). Ms. Andino stated that the SEC has sent election definitions to all counties. Counties are in compliance with the December 5th deadline for mailing absentee ballots to military and overseas voters. On December 6th the SEC held a PPP training session for counties. Topics included: differences between conducting a regular primary versus the PPP, security and media relations. In addition to reporting results by county and precinct, for the PPP we will also report results by congressional districts. The SEC will be mailing election supplies such as envelopes, pencils, pens, etc. to counties next week.

Ms. Andino gave an update on the Agency's Audit. Ms. Andino stated since the commission meeting last month, a meeting with the State Treasurer's office resulted in state matching funds being placed in an interest bearing account. This action resolves the finding in the audit report.

Ms. Andino reported on the Annual SCARE Conference. The annual conference is usually held in January but due to the PPP's it has been moved to March. The conference will be held at the Myrtle Beach Marriott from March 4 - 7. The agency's program will • be conducted on Thursday, March 6.

116 Chainnan Hudgens stated that he will make an appearance on Thursday and speak for the Commission. Commissioners will check their calendars to see if they can attend also. -. No commission meeting will be held at the conference. Ms. Andino reported on the lawsuit filed with the District Court in New York. Agency's counsel, Mr. Emory Smith with the Office of the Attorney General, filed a motion to dismiss and a memorandum in support of the motion for members of the Commission named in the Schulz v. State of New York lawsuit.

Ms. Andino reported on the National Association of State Election Directors (NASED) Southern Region Conference held in Charleston, SC on November 28-30, 2007. South Carolina hosted the conference with 10 southern states attending. Some of the topics discussed were voter registration and elections, implementing bilingual ballots after the 2010 census, disaster preparedness, federal legislation and an update from the Department of Justice.

Chainnan Hudgens asked if there were any other business to discuss. Hearing none, he asked for a motion to adjourn.

Mr. Pritchard made a motion to adjourn the meeting of the State Election Commission. Mr. Green seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Respectively submitted, • A~ Cindy Peel Administrative Assistant

• 2 117 STATE ELECTION COMMISSION 2221 DEVINE STREET, SUITE 105 • COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA 29205 February 20, 2008 10:00 a.m.

Members Present: Mr. John H. Hudgens, III, Chairman; via teleconference - Mr. Edward K. Pritchard, Jr.; Mrs. Pamella B. Pinson; and Mrs. Cynthia M. Bensch

Others Present: Ms. Marci Andino, Executive Director

THE MEETING OF THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION WAS HELD PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND ALL REQUIRED NOTIFICATIONS WERE MADE.

Chairman Hudgens called the meeting of the State Election Commission (SEC) to order and stated for the record that the meeting had been properly posted and all required notifications had been made.

The Minutes from the December 7, 2007, January 25, 2008, February 1, 2008 and February 8, 2008 meetings were considered for approval.

Mr. Pritchard made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Mrs. Pinson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. • Ms. Andino reported on the Annual SCARE Conference. Ms. Andino reminded the Commission that the conference will be held at the Myrtle Beach Marriott from March 4 - 7. The agency's program will be conducted on Thursday, March 6.

Ms. Andino updated the Commission on the status of the 2008 Presidential Preference Primaries (PPP). Ms. Andino stated that the agency is processing reimbursements to counties for their PPP expenditures. The number of poll managers used in the primaries was reduced and polling places were combined to adhere to budgetary guidelines.

The agency has brought in temporary employees to help with checking and making corrections to the voter registration lists prior to scanning. To date, eighteen counties have been scanned. Political parties are requesting the purchase of these voter registration lists before candidates filing begins on March 16.

Chairman Hudgens stated his appreciation to Ms. Andino for the article she submitted complimenting counties and poll workers on a job well done and thanking voters for participating in the voting process.

Next under new business, Ms. Andino reported on the Request for Proposal for a Learning Management Systems (LMS). Ms. Andino stated that the SEC has awarded the • contract to SOE Software. The Agency has been working with SOE Software for several 118 weeks to implement a program to train poll workers over the internet. The LMS will provide for an interactive, multimedia (video, graphics, and audio) experience which will appeal to adult learning styles. It will provide an assessment tool to track leamer's • progress towards completion of each module. This program will ensure that all poll managers, regardless of county, receive the same level of training. The poll worker training course will be in place later this year.

Chairman Hudgens asked if the training could be broaden to include others such as SEC commissioners. Ms. Andino replied yes and stated that once in place the Commission will be given a demonstration.

Ms. Andino reported on the upcoming statewide Primary. Ms. Andino stated that filing opens on March 16 at noon and closes on March 30 at noon. The following offices up for election are: U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, State Senate, State House of Representatives, solicitor, and countywide and less than countywide offices. Political parties have been notified of filing dates. An Attorney General's Opinion dated February 19 states that in order to qualify as a candidate to run in the general election, all candidates seeking nomination by political party primary or political party convention must file a statement of intention of candidacy between noon on March sixteenth and noon on March thirtieth, both dates fall on a Sunday. There is no exception in Section 7- 11-15 should March sixteenth and March thirtieth fall on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

• Ms. Andino reminded the Commission that any protest or appeals from the statewide primary will be heard by the political parties. The Board of Canvassers has until noon on June 14 to certify the statewide primary. Ms. Andino recommended that the Commission tentatively mark their calendars for Saturday, June 14 at 10:00 a.m. for canvassing the results.

Chairman Hudgens stated that the date for the next monthly meeting will be for March 19 at 10 a.m. He asked Ms. Andino to add to the agenda an update on the Voter Registration System and the cost of conducting the presidential primaries.

Chairman Hudgens asked if there were any upcoming special elections to certify. Ms. Andino replied that the special election for House District 92 will be held on March 25 and will need to be certified within ten days after the election.

Ms. Andino provided a Legislative update. Ms. Andino stated that there were a number of elections bills that have been introduced. One bill would require photo identification on voter registration cards. The second bill would require candidates to have drug tests before filing intention of candidacy and the third bill would require proof of U.S. citizenship before registering to vote. A birth certificate or passport could be used as proof. • 2 119 Ms. Andino reported that the amended bill for the board of canvassers to meet via telephone instead of in the Columbia office to certify elections has been introduced in the • Senate and has not gone to subcommittee. Chairman Hudgens asked if there were any other business to discuss. Hearing none, he asked for a motion to adjourn.

Mr. Pritchard made a motion to adjourn the meeting of the State Election Commission. Mrs. Pinson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. R;rJ;lit(ed'

Cindy Peel Administrative Assistant

•

• 3 120 STATE ELECTION COMMISSION 2221 DEVINE STREET, SUITE 105 • COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA 29205 April 16, 2008 11 :00 3.m.

Members Present: Mr. John H. Hudgens, III, Chainnan; Mr. Tracey C. Green; and Ms. Cynthia M. Bensch (via teleconference)

Others Present: Ms. Marci Andino, Executive Director, Mr. Garry Baum, Director of Public Infonnation and Training; and Mr. Chris Whitmire, Public Infonnation Officer

THE MEETING OF THE STATE ELECTION COMISSION WAS HELD PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND ALL REQUIRED NOTIFICATIONS WERE MADE.

Chainnan Hudgens called the meeting of the State Election Commission (SEC) to order and asked if all notifications required by the Freedom of Infonnation Act had been made. Ms. Andino replied that they had been made.

Mr. Hudgens announced the names of those present for the benefit of Ms. Bensch, who joined the meeting by conference call.

The minutes of the meetings of February 20, 2008, and March 31, 2008, were considered for approval. Mr. Green made a motion to approve the minutes of both meetings. Ms. • Bensch seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Ms. Andino reported on the status of tasks related to the 2008 Presidential Preference Primaries (PPPs) saying the Agency has completed the process of scanning the voter registration lists and producing voter history. She said the SEC is now in the process of reimbursing counties for expenditures related to the PPPs. Mr. Hudgens asked if the negative media attention associated with the PPP seemed to be dying down. Ms. Andino said that it had, but that the issue continues to be mentioned in some national election news stories. She also said that it continues to be an issue in Horry County where County Council has fonned a committee to look into voting machine issues. She said the SEC will provide input to the committee. Ms. Andino also stated that a bill had been introduced in the General Assembly that would require the SEC to conduct all PPPs.

The next item discussed was the development of the Learning Management System (LMS). Ms. Andino described some of the features of the LMS and how the system would be used to train poll workers and county election staff. She said she felt that it will improve training and provide a consistent message from the SEC. She said the Agency is currently finishing up development, training has begun, and full implementation would begin in May. Ms. Bensch asked if members of the SEC could have a demonstration of • the system, and Ms. Andino said that could be arranged.

121 Mr. Hudgens asked for a report on preparations for the 2008 State Primaries. Ms. Andino reported the SEC is working in a short window to prepare ballots prior to the federally mandated 45-day deadline. Ms. Andino described the ballot preparation process and how • it is always difficult to meet the deadline. Mr. Hudgens asked if candidates who withdraw could be removed from the ballot. Ms. Andino stated they would be removed, but that it depended on how far along a particular county's ballots were in the preparation process. Mr. Hudgens asked if it would be helpful for the SEC to set a consistent deadline for all candidates to withdraw and have their name removed from the ballot. Mr. Hudgens stated he was concerned that under the current policy, candidates are treated differently depending on the point at which their county's ballots are in the preparation process. Ms. Andino said a deadline may be helpful. Mr. Hudgens said the issue could be considered at a later time. Ms. Andino notified the Commission they would be required by law to meet on June 14, 2008, and June 28, 2008, to certify the results of the June 10 Primaries and June 24 Runoffs, respectively. Mr. Hudgens, Ms. Bensch, and Mr. Green discussed scheduling challenges and asked Ms. Andino to contact Ms. Pamella B. Pinson regarding her schedule. Mr. Green requested a calendar be distributed to members periodically showing required meetings looking one year forward.

The next item was an update on election-related legislation. Ms. Andino said S911, which would allow the SEC to meet by phone, had passed the House, but not the Senate. She said it would likely not be precleared by June 14, 2008. Ms. Andino said S914, which would change the date by which presidential candidates must be certified, passed the Senate. Ms. Andino said H4725 had passed the House. H4725 would require the names of candidates who are nominated by more than one political party to be listed only once on the ballot. Ms. Andino explained that the voting system could not accommodate • this requirement and the cost of changing the system could be millions of dollars. Ms. Andino detailed how an incorrect agency fiscal impact statement was submitted by the Office of State Budget on the Agency's behalf without the Agency's knowledge or input. Ms. Andino said she had a letter from the budget office detailing this event and is working on preparing a true and definitive fiscal impact statement.

Ms. Andino stated there were two issues to bring before the board regarding "fusion" candidates. Ms. Andino asked for further clarification on whether a candidate, who files a statement of intention of candidacy form with one party during the filing period and is nominated by his party, and who is subsequently nominated by another party, would be required to file a second statement of intention of candidacy (SIC) form with the second party. There was some discussion, and Mr. Green moved to require this second SIC form. Ms. Bensch seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Ms. Andino informed the Board that the United Citizens Party had indicated they planned to nominate Barack Obama as their candidate for President of the United States for the 2008 General Election. Mr. Baum explained the differences between fusion candidacy on the state level and fusion candidacy for President. He presented the Commission with three questions: Is fusion allowed for presidential candidates? If so, should the SEC get some acknowledgement in writing from the candidate accepting this second nomination? • And, is staff correct in informing such parties and candidates involved that in such a case, 2 122 votes cast for the candidate would be reported separately and not combined because these votes are actually cast for two separate groups of electors, not the candidate. Mr. Hudgens replied that the answers to the three questions were yes, yes, and yes. Mr. • Hudgens stated that the letter from the candidate should reflect an understanding of how presidential fusion works in South Carolina with regard to electors. Mr. Hudgens stated this letter would only apply to candidates being nominated by a second party. Mr. Green moved to adopt this practice. Ms. Bensch seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Hudgens stated that the next meeting was tentatively planned for May 21, and that the Board would later have an appropriate recognition of Edward K. Pritchard, Jr.'s service to the Board.

Mr. Green made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Bensch seconded the motion. None were opposed, and the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted, C9~~ Chris Whitmire • Public Infonnation Officer

• 3 123 STATE ELECTION COMMISSION 2221 DEVINE STREET, SUITE 105 • COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA 29205 Minutes May 21, 2008 11:00 a.m.

Members Present: Mr. John H. Hudgens, III, Chairman; Mr. Tracey C. Green; Ms. Pamela Pinson; and Ms. Cynthia M. Bensch

Others Present: Ms. Marci Andino, Executive Director; Ms. Donna Royson, Deputy Executive Director; and Mr. Garry Baum, Director of Public Information and Training

THE MEETING OF THE STATE ELECTION COMMMISSION WAS HELD PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND ALL REQUIRED NOTIFICATIONS WERE MADE.

Chairman Hudgens called the meeting of the State Election Commission (SEC) to order and asked if all notifications required by the Freedom of Information Act had been made. Ms. Andino replied that they had been made.

The minutes of the meeting of April 16, 2008 were considered for approval. Mr. Green made a • motion to approve the minutes and Ms. Penson seconded the motion. Ms. Andino reported on the status of tasks related to the 2008 Presidential Preference Primaries (PPP) stating that all counties have received reimbursement for PPP expenditures. She stated that, with only a few invoices outstanding, there is approximately $300,000 left in the PPP budget. This can be attributed to the legislation which allowed the State to take cost saving measures with this particular election by combining polling places and using a lesser number of poll managers. Each county was allotted an amount to pay poll managers and only one county exceeded this amount, one county used the exact amount allocated, and the remaining 44 counties did not use the entire amount they were allotted.

Ms. Andino reported on the status of tasks related to the June 10, 2008 Republican and Democratic Primaries. She stated that candidate filing had closed and all filing fees have been collected. SEC staff have conducted training programs for county offices in the areas of preparation for the June primaries, the election night reporting system, and the Internet based learning management system. County election officials are currently conducting poll manager training and election day technician training. The SEC is assisting Horry County with their election day technician training. All election definitions for use with the statewide voting system have been completed and were delivered to each county prior to the April 26, 2008 deadline for mailing ballots to uniformed and overseas voters as required by the Uniformed and Overseas

• State Election Commission Meeting Minutes, May 21, 2008 Page 1 of3 124 Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA). All county voter registration offices mailed absentee ballots to UOCAVA voters prior to the deadline. Ms. Andino notified the Commissioners that we will be using an Election Day notification th • system on June 10 , 2008 for the first time. This system provides the capability to contact various groups of people, such as poll workers, election day technicians, and county election offices, in a short period of time. The service can be used to provide updates to each of the groups, provide issue resolution messages, provide notification of changes such as polls closing time, and survey the groups to gather data.

Ms. Andino also notified the Commissioners that the SEC will be providing special assistance to Florence County prior to the June 10th primaries because the Director of Elections in Florence was indicted on federal embezzlement charges and is currently hospitalized. SEC staff will assist with filling this void.

The next item discussed was legislation. Ms. Andino remarked that 2008 has been a slow legislative session. The SEC budget for the General Election, currently assigned to conference committee, was reduced by $400,000 from $3.1M to $2.7M. The Senate is planning to restore these funds and change their funding source from the Capital Reserve to the General Appropriation Funds. Legislation allowing the SEC to certify election results via teleconference has passed the Senate and waiting for action from the House Judiciary Committee. Mr. Hudgens said that he would contact Representative Harrison, Chair of the House Judiciary Committee, and request prompt action on the legislation. Ms. Andino said that she would contact Representative Clemmons with the same request.

Ms. Andino reported that the State Auditor's office recently conducted a Single Audit of federal • funds expended by the SEC. The audit produced the following three findings: 1) the SEC did not complete a required Schedule of Financial Assistance, 2) matching funds were calculated incorrectly, and 3) interest was not properly reported on the SF-269 report. All three issues have since been corrected. Mr. Hudgens asked how often these Federal audits are performed and Ms. Andino stated that the State Auditor performs audits on federal funds once per year.

The Commissioners received dates of commission meetings, certification meetings, and tentative dates for protest/appeal hearings for the remainder of the 2008 calendar year. Mr. Hudgens asked that all commissioners review the dates and notify him if they have any known conflicts. Ms. Andino asked that commissioners note the dates associated with possible protest and appeal hearings on their calendars and expect to meet in Columbia for several of these dates to conduct the hearings.

Commissioners discussed and agreed to hold the June monthly commission meeting on June 28, 2008 which is the same date as certification for the June 24, 2008 Republican and Democratic Run-off. Ms. Andino said that a citizen from Sumter County has asked to be heard at the next Commission Meeting and Mr. Hudgens instructed her to extend an invitation to the citizen for the June 28, 2008 meeting.

Mr. Garry Baum gave a brief demonstration of a Learning Management System (LMS) being utilized for the purpose of complimenting the current poll manager training program. Each poll

• State Election Commission Meeting Minutes, May 21,2008 Page 2 of3 125 manager will access the LMS through the SEC website www.scvotes.org by entering a user identification and password. The LMS will display available courses on the left of the screen and the course content on the right. Each course contains several lessons. Presentations of the • lessons vary depending on the lesson content. Lessons are presented in text, audio, video, and interactive modes. At the end of each lesson is a test and the user must pass the test, with at least an 80% passing grade, before advancing to the next lesson. County election officials will have the ability to view the training status of all poll managers in their county by accessing another portion of the LMS. This status includes test scores, lists of users who have completed the course, and notification of how many times a poll manager took each test. In addition to lessons on legal requirements and procedures for the election, lessons are also available for proper treatment of individuals, conflict management, and concerns of persons with disabilities.

Mr. Hudgens requested that the State Election Commission members receive access to the new LMS and that each Commissioner take the poll manager training course to become familiar with Election Day procedures. He stated that this would be useful when conducting protest and appeal hearings. Ms. Andino assured him that Commissioners would receive access. Mr. Hudgens further pointed out that this program would be a great review for poll managers immediately prior to Election Day.

The next meeting of the State Election Commission was scheduled for June 28, 2008 at 11 :00.

Ms. Pinson made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Green seconded the motion. None were opposed, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Respectfully submitted, ID~~ Donna Royson Deputy Executive Director

• State Election Commission Meeting Minutes, May 21, 2008 Page 3 of3 126 STATE ELECTION COMMISSION 2221 Devine Street, Suite 105 Columbia, South Carolina 29205

June 27, 2008 • 4:00 p.m. Present: Mr. John H. Hudgens, III, Chainnan; Ms. Cynthia M. Bensch; Mr. Tracey C. Green; Ms. Pamella B. Pinson (via teleconference); and Mr. Thomas Waring (via teleconference)

Others Present: Ms. Donna Royson, Deputy Director; Mr. Garry Baum, Director of Public Infonnation and Training; Mr. Chris Whitmire, Public Infonnation Officer; Mr. Parkin Hunter, S.c. Attorney General's office; Mr. John Crangle, Common Cause South Carolina; Mr. Greg Jocoy, South Carolina Green Party; Mr. Eugene Platt, Candidate for State House of Representatives District 115; Mr. Matt Richardson, South Carolina Democratic Party; Mr. Christopher Marley, Charleston County Democratic Party; and four other members of the public.

THE MEETING OF THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION WAS HELD PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND ALL REQUIRED NOTIFICATIONS WERE MADE.

Chairman Hudgens called the meeting of the State Election Commission (SEC) to order and asked if all notices of the meeting were posted as required by the Freedom of Infonnation Act. Ms. Royson replied that the notices had been posted.

The first item of business was to approve the minutes of the May 21, 2008, meeting of the State • Election Commission. Ms. Bensch made a motion to approve the minutes. Mr. Green seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.

The next item on the agenda was discussion of whether candidates who have been defeated in a primary should have access to the general election ballot. Chainnan Hudgens stated that this issue was brought to the Board by the South Carolina Green Party regarding Eugene Platt, the party's candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives District 115. Ms. Royson added that Mr. Platt had been certified by the Green Party as their official candidate for that seat. Chairman Hudgens asked if Mr. Platt had been defeated in the June 10,2008, Democratic Party. Ms. Royson replied that he had. Ms. Royson said that SEC staff had infonned the Green Party that it was their belief that the law would not allow the SEC to place Mr. Platt's name on the ballot due to the provisions of S.c. Code of Laws § 7-11-10.

Chainnan Hudgens reminded his fellow commissioners that they had copies of laws, court cases, and Attorney General's opinions related to the question at hand. Mr. Jocoy said that he and other members of the public in attendance had not been provided with copies of the same. Chainnan Hudgens pointed out that the documents were freely available to the public. After some discussion, Chairman Hudgens asked Mr. Baum to make copies of the documents for those in the room who wanted them.

Ms. Bensch asked if a reversal of SEC staff policy would provide ballot access to all candidates who lost in the June primary. Ms. Royson replied that if SEC staff continued to apply the law as • they had been applying it, the ballot would not be open to other losing candidates. 127 Mr. Green made a motion for the meeting go into a 10 minute recess while copies were made. Ms. Bensch seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously and the meeting was in recess.

After approximately 10 minutes, Chairman Hudgens called the meeting back to order and noted that the copies had been distributed. Chairman Hudgens reiterated that the South Carolina Green • Party has indicated they want Mr. Platt's name placed on the General Election ballot, and that SEC staff has responded that state law prevents them from doing so. Chairman Hudgens said that for the staff's application of the law to change, he would first need to hear a motion from a member of the Commission. Chairman Hudgens stated that it was the Commission's wish to hear from those in attendance who wanted to speak on the matter and asked speakers to limit comments to three minutes.

Mr. Crangle spoke in support of Mr. Platt's name appearing on the ballot saying it was not the legislative intent of S.c. Code of Laws § 7-11-10 to prevent a candidate who lost a primary from appearing on the general election ballot as a candidate of another party. Mr. Crangle also stated that Mr. Platt's first amendment rights may be violated if Mr. Platt's name is not allowed on the ballot.

Mr. Richardson identified himself as an attorney representing the South Carolina Democratic Party and the party's nominee for State House District 115. Mr. Richardson spoke against allowing Mr. Platt's name to appear on the ballot. Mr. Richardson stated that this situation was not unique, that the statute specifically addressed it, and that the statute had been ruled constitutional by the Supreme Court ofSouth Carolina.

Mr. Platt spoke in support of his name appearing on the General Election ballot as the Green Party's nominee saying that early in the process, the Democratic Party had no problem with him being another party's nominee. Mr. Platt also stated that the Green party had nominated him • prior to being defeated in the Democratic Primary. Mr. Marley spoke against allowing Mr. Platt's name to appear on the ballot, saying that the law in question had been on the books for some time, and that Mr. Platt had every opportunity to review those laws before filing for office with any party.

Mr. Jocoy spoke in support of Mr. Platt's name appearing on the General Election ballot, delivering a written statement, which is attached.

Chairman Hudgens asked if anyone else wished to speak, and none did. Ms. Bensch moved that the meeting go into executive session. Chairman Hudgens asked Ms. Bensch her purpose for moving to go into executive session. Ms. Bensch replied that she desired the Board to receive legal advice. Ms. Pinson seconded the motion. The room was cleared while the Commissioners and Mr. Hunter met in executive session.

Attendees were notified when the executive session was complete. Chairman Hudgens called the meeting back to order and stated that no votes were to taken and no decisions were made during the session.

Chairman Hudgens asked if there were any motions to be made regarding the question at hand, and there were none. • Mr. Green stated his reasoning for not making a motion, saying that most of the arguments in favor of allowing Mr. Platt's name to appear on the ballot related to the constitutional rights of 128 the candidate. Mr. Green stated that the SEC had only the authority to enforce the election law and not go behind the law to determine its constitutionality. Mr. Green stated that the SEC can only enforce the law as it is plainly written.

Chairman Hudgens echoed the remarks of Mr. Green and thanked everyone in the room for their attendance. There being no further business, Ms. Pinson made a motion to adjourn the meeting • of the State Election Commission. Mr. Waring seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously and the meeting was adjourned.

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• 129 STATE ELECTION COMMISSION 2221 Devine Street, Suite 105 Columbia, South Carolina 29205

July 16,2008 • 10:00 a.m. Present: Mr. John H. Hudgens, III, Chairman; Ms. Cynthia M. Bensch (via teleconference); and Mr. Tracey C. Green

Others Present: Ms. Marci Andino, Executive Director; Ms. Donna Royson, Deputy Director; Mr. Garry Baum, Director of Public Information and Training; Mr. Chris Whitmire, Public Information Officer; Mr. Kenny McLaughlin, potential petition candidate for State House of Representatives District 55

THE MEETING OF THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION WAS HELD PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND ALL REQUIRED NOTIFICATIONS WERE MADE.

The first item of business was to approve the minutes of the June 27, 2008, meeting of the State Election Commission. Mr. Green made a motion to approve the minutes. Ms. Bensch seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.

The second item of business was to discuss fusion candidacies for President of the United States. Ms. Andino stated there had been additional questions from political parties regarding fusion candidacies for President of the United States. She stated, as discussed in an earlier SEC • meeting, that votes for the same candidate under nominations by separate parties would not be combined because the votes would actually be for separate groups of electors. However, Andino stated the question has been raised as to whether the SEC would combine votes in a situation where two parties nominated the same candidate and also had the same group of electors. She pointed out that in the 1972 General Election; one candidate appeared on the ballot twice, as the nominee of two separate parties, both parties having the same set of electors. Andino stated she sees nothing that would prevent us from combining the votes in such a situation.

Chairman Hudgens stated the next order of business was to discuss petition candidacies. Ms. Andino stated that 12:00 noon, July 15, 2008, was the deadline to submit nominating petitions federal, state, and multi-county offices to the SEC. As of the deadline, the SEC had received six petitions: Ralph Nader, President of the United States; Bill Collins, State Senate District 38; Kenny McLaughlin, State House of Representatives District 55; Brian Doyle, State House of Representatives District 82; John Bass, Aiken School Board District 1; and Frances Alberta Wi lliams, Aiken School Board District 1.

Ms. Andino stated that the Doyle Petition would not be checked due to the fact that he was not qualified to hold office under the felony provision of the S.C. Constitution. She stated that the SEC had received written confirmation of his conviction and the fact that it had not been 15 years since the completion of his sentence. Andino stated Mr. Doyle would be informed of his • petition status in writing. 130 Ms. Andino stated that the McLaughlin Petition was submitted in a format outside of the norm. She explained Mr. McLaughlin began his petition drive collecting signatures on 8.5" x II" paper. After learning of the requirement that the petition be on 8.5" x 14" paper, he began collecting signatures on the appropriate sized paper. Fifty-nine pages of the 94-page petition were on 8.5" x 14" paper. Mr. McLaughlin then photocopied the entire petition on 8.5" x 14" paper. Mr. McLaughlin submitted both the originals and the copies to the SEC. Chairman • Hudgens stated he felt that Mr. McLaughlin had complied with the spirit of the law and the board should move to accept the petition. Mr. Green agreed with Mr. Hudgens stating that S.c. Code of Laws §7-11-80 addresses the size requirement, but does not address rejecting a petition. However, §7-11-85 addresses rejection, but does not address the size requirement. Mr. Green stated when it comes to acceptance or rejection, what is most important is 7-11-85 and the signatures. Mr. Green stated this issue could perhaps be clarified legislatively.

Mr. Green moved to accept the petition as submitted for processing and verification. Ms. Bensch seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.

Chairman Hudgens asked Ms. Andino for a report on General Election preparations. Ms. Andino stated the election was 3.5 months away. She stated the Agency is planning a training session in September for county election officials. The Voter Services Division had begun database preparation. She stated the next major deadline is the federal requirement for absentee ballots to bemailedtomilitaryandoverseascitizensbySeptember20.2008.Ms. Andino stated the Constitutional Ballot Commission would meet on July 30, 2008, to draft and approve explanations for constitutional amendment questions.

Ms. Andino updated the board on three ongoing projects: 1. Voter Education Month: The Agency expects the Governor to declare September "Voter Education Month." There will be a Statehouse press conference and voter registration drive planned for the first week of September. The focus of the media campaign will be • voter registration and education. 2. Online Poll Manager Training: This is the first module of the Learning Management System purchased by the SEC. It could go live later this month, and counties will be encouraged to use the system to supplement in-person training for the General Election. 3. New Accounting System: The Agency will move to a new accounting system in November of this year. There will be a two week period where the Agency will be unable to process checks. Training will begin in September.

Chairman Hudgens then addressed the Board regarding meeting attendance, board members offering advice, and members' involvement in political campaigns. He urged board members to make every effort to attend all meetings. He recognized that some things are unavoidable, but that when each member accepted their appointment they agreed to attend meetings. Chairman Hudgens pointed out that it does not put forth a favorable image of the SEC when members are not physically present, particularly when members of the public are in attendance. He asked that SEC staff notify each board member via e-mail of the remaining meetings of the year, including the window to hear protests and appeals.

Chairman Hudgens asked members to use caution when members of the public ask questions regarding election matters. He urged members to be careful how these election-related questions are addressed because any response could be taken as a view or position of the Board as a whole. Chairman Hudgens also pointed out that almost everything the Board is involved with has a second side. He stated that it is the Board's responsibility to ensure that everything we do is fair and open. He stated that board members should be careful to avoid giving any candidates or • parties any unfair or private advice. 131 -

Chairman Hudgens presented members with copies of the Board's Political Activity Guidelines, and reviewed the guidelines document with them. He stated that is not enough members actions to be right by the law and the Board's guidelines, but it must look right as well. He stated he would contact Tom and Pam to go over the guidelines with them. • Ms. Andino and the Board discussed when to hold the next monthly meeting. Due to scheduling conflicts, a specific date was not selected.

There being no further business, Mr. Green made a motion to adjourn the meeting of the State Election Commission. Ms. Bensch seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously and the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted @J Chris Whitmire Public Information Officer •

• 132 STATE ELECTION COMMISSION 2221 Devine Street, Suite 105 Columbia, South Carolina 29205

July 29, 2008 • 10:00 a.m. Present: Mr. John H. Hudgens, III, Chairman; Mr. Tracey C. Green; Mrs. Pamella B. Pinson (via teleconference); and Mr. Thomas Waring (via teleconference).

Others Present: Ms. Marci Andino, Executive Director and Mr. Chris Whitmire, Public Information Officer.

THE MEETING OF THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION WAS HELD PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND ALL REQUIRED NOTIFICATIONS WERE MADE.

Chairman Hudgens stated the sole purpose of the meeting was to determine whether Mr. Steve King withdrew his candidacy for State Senate District 22 for a legitimate, non-political reason as defined in S.c. Code of Laws §7-11-50.

Chairman Hudgens read the law and read Mr. King's withdrawal affidavit. He pointed out that the language of the affidavit followed very closely with the language of the statute. There was some discussion amongst board members about whether the affidavit contained sufficient facts • and details supporting Mr. King's reason for withdrawal. Mr. Green asked what the content of such withdrawal affidavits had been in the past. Ms. Andino said many times the reason given is health-related. Chairman Hudgens said his experience was the letters had been brief. Mr. Waring stated he felt candidates should provide a little more information. Chairman Hudgens stated it was unclear whether the statute demanded more information than what was provided. Chairman Hudgens asked SEC staff to ask candidates submitting such affidavits in the future to provide more information regarding what had changed in their situations since filing for office that led them to decide to withdraw.

Mr. Waring moved to approve the affidavit as constituting a legitimate, non-political reason. Mr. Green seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.

There being no further business, Mr. Green made a motion to adjourn the meeting of the State Election Commission. Mrs. Pinson seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously and the meeting was adjourned.

Chris Whitmire • Public Information Officer 133 • " STATE ELECTION. COMMISSION 2221 Devine Street, Suite 105 Columbia, South Carolina 29205

August 12, 2008 • 10:00 a.m. Present: Mr. John H. Hudgens, III, Chairman; Mr. Tracey C. Green; Mrs. Pamella B. Pinson (via teleconference); and Mrs. Cynthia M. Bensch.

Others Present: Ms. Marci Andino, Executive Director; Mr. Garry Baum, Director of Public Information; Mr. Chris Whitmire, Public Information Officer; Mr. Bill Collins, Petition Candidate; Thomas Hart, Attorney for Mr. Collins; Ms. Caroll Duncan, Dorchester GOP; Mr. Arthur Bryngelson, Dorchester GOP Chair; Janet Rosensweig, Dorchester Citizen; Mr. David Berman, Summerville Journal Scene; Mr. Dave Munday, Charleston Post & Courier; Mr. Katon Dawson, Chairman, State Republican Party; Mr. J.W. Ragley, Director, State Republican Party; and (via teleconference) Mr. Samuel Howell, IV, Charleston County Attorney.

THE MEETING OF THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION WAS HELD PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND ALL REQUIRED NOTIFICATIONS WERE MADE.

Chairman Hudgens called the meeting of the State Election Commission (SEC) to order and asked if all notices of the meeting were posted as required by the Freedom of Information Act. Ms. Andino replied that the notices had been posted. • Chairman Hudgens stated the meeting had been called to hear concerns raised regarding the petition to place the name of Bill Collins as a candidate for State Senate District 38 on the General Election ballot. Introductions of board members, staff, and those requesting to be heard were made.

Chairman Hudgens stated that SEC staff had rendered the decision that the Collins petition was valid, and the decision stands as is. He stated that to change that decision would require a motion from a board member to do so. Chariman Hudgens stated that it was the board's wish to hear from those who wanted to be heard on the matter. Seven attendees requested the opportunity to speak. Mr. Hudgens stated that comment.s will be limited to five minutes, with Arthur Bryngelson having an additional three minutes at the end of all the speakers since he was bringing the complaint to the board.

Mr. Bryngelson spoke on concerns submitted earlier in writing. Mr. Dawson spoke about the petition process. Ms. Rsenzweig spoke about the petition process. Ms. Duncan spoke against verification of the petition. Mr. Emory spoke on the concerns submitted by the Dorchester GOP in writing. Mr. Hart spoke representing Mr. Collins. Mr. Collins spoke on his own behalf. Mr. Bryngelson made concluding remarks. Mr. Dawson made additional remarks. Ms. Rosensweig made additional remarks.

Chairman Hudgens asked if there were any questions from the commission. Mr. Green asked if the pages that were missing were numbered consecutively. Ms. Andino replied pages were pulled out to be sent to separate counties. Chairman Hudgens stated that for us to take further • action, it would require a motion to be brought before the commission. No motion was made. 134 1

:.. Chairman Hudgens thanked the Commission, staff, and members of the public for coming and commenting.

Chairman Hudgens stated that the commission is required to follow the law as it is written. He stated that S.c. Code of Laws §7-11-85 puts great weight on what it takes to reject a signature. • Chairman Hudgens read the law putting emphasis on the sentence that begins, "The signature of a voter may only be rejected if..."

Mr. Green agreed with comments of chairman and moved to adjourn the meeting of the State Election Commission. Mrs. Pinson seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously and the meeting was adjourned.

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• 2 135 STATE ELECTION COMMISSION 2221 Devine Street, Suite 105 Columbia, South Carolina 29205

August 27,2008 • 10:00 a.m. Present: Mr. John H. Hudgens, III, Chairman; Mr. Tracey C. Green; and (via teleconference) Mr. Thomas Waring

Others Present: Ms. Marci Andino, Executive Director

THE MEETING OF THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION WAS HELD PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND ALL REQUIRED NOTIFICATIONS WERE MADE.

The first item of business was to approve the minutes of the July 16, 2008 and July 29, 2008 meetings of the State Election Commission. Mr. Green made a motion to approve the minutes from July 16, 2008. Mr. Waring seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Green made a motion to approve the minutes from July 29, 2008. Mr. Waring seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.

• The minutes from the August 12, 2008 meeting will be considered during the commission meeting next month.

Ms. Andino reported on the status of legal issues. First, she said a request for re-hearing was received regarding the Collins petition. The request for re-hearing had been denied and there has been no additional communication in this matter. Next, Ms. Andino gave an update regarding the Green Party v. State Election Commission matter following the denial of ballot access for Mr. Eugene Platt. A Motion for a Preliminary Injunction and Complaint were filed by the ACLU on behalf of the Green Party. Mr. Andrew Lindemann was retained to represent the Agency. She stated further that she would contact Mr. Lindemann to inform him of the urgency to resolve this issue by the September 20 deadline.

The next items discussed were the FY 09/10 budget request and budget reduction for FY 08/09. Ms. Andino said that we have been notified of a three percent across the board reduction for the current fiscal year. The $40,653 reduction will be taken from funds allocated to defray the cost of keeping voter registration offices open during court house hours. Ms. Andino further said that we are preparing the Agency budget request for FY 09/10. The Agency's only priority for 2010 is funding to conduct the primaries. We are also asking for a Proviso change that would allow the Agency to use carry forward funds remaining after a General Election or Primary to purchase a new voter registration system. It is critical for us to have a new voter registration system before reapportionment in 2012.

Ms. Andino reported on the preparations for the General Election (GE). She said that there are 69 more days to go before the GE. Most candidate names, except for President/Vice President, have been received and the Voter Services Division is preparing election definition databases for • 40 of the 46 counties. We will have all databases ready before the September 20 deadline to 136 ., mail absentee ballots. On September 18, the SEC will conduct a pre-general election training session for counties. Topics include changes in legislation, media relations, and protest hearings. In addition, a protest hearing training class will be conducted by Commissioner Tracey Green on September 24 in Columbia. • The next item discussed was voter education month. Ms. Andino said that the Governor has proclaimed September as Voter Education Month. On September 3, a press conference and voter registration drive will be held at the Statehouse. These events mark a month-long effort to raise awareness about voter registration and the upcoming election.

The next item discussed was development of the Learning Management System (LMS). Ms. Andino said that implementation of the LMS online poll manager training is behind schedule; however, the system will be available before the General Election.

The next meeting is scheduled for September 17.

There being no further business, Chairman Hudgens asked for a motion to adjourn. Mr. Waring made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Mr. Green seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously and the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted, ~f4 Cindy Peel • Administrative Assistant

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STATE ELECTION COMMISSION 2221 Devine Street, Suite 105 Columbia, South Carolina 29205

September 17, 2008 • 10:00 a.m. Present: Mr. John H. Hudgens, III, Chainnan; Mr. Tracey C. Green; Mrs. Cynthia M. Bensch (via teleconference); Mrs. Pamella B. Pinson (via teleconference); and Mr. Thomas Waring (via teleconference).

Others Present: Ms. Marci Andino, Executive Director; Ms. Donna Royson, Deputy Director; and Mr. Chris Whitmire, Public Infonnation Officer.

THE MEETING OF THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION WAS HELD PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND ALL REQUIRED NOTIFICATIONS WERE MADE.

Chainnan Hudgens called the meeting of the State Election Commission (SEC) to order and asked if all notices of the meeting were posted as required by the Freedom of Infonnation Act. Ms. Andino replied that the notices had been posted.

The first order of business was the approval of minutes from the August 12, 2008, and August 27, 2008, meetings. Not everyone was able to review the minutes prior to the meeting, and Chainnan Hudgens stated the approval of minutes would be carried forward to the next meeting.

• Ms. Andino updated the Commission on the lawsuit filed against the SEC by the South Carolina Green Party. Ms. Andino provided the members with copies of the Commission's reply to the lawsuit prepared by the Commission's attorney. Andino stated that a hearing would be held in th U.S. District Court at 1:30 p.m. on September 18 • Andino stated she planned to attend.

Ms. Andino presented the Commission with a calendar of important, upcoming dates related to the General Election on which members would be required to be available to meet and hold hearings.

Ms. Andino updated the Commission on the status of preparations for the General Election, noting that it was only 48 days away. Andino stated that she was confident all counties would meet the federally-mandated 45-day deadline to mail absentee ballots to military and overseas citizens. Ms. Andino noted there is a tremendous amount of interest in the election, and recent voter registration increases reflect that interest. Ms. Andino said SEC staff will conduct a th General Election training workshop on September 18 , and that Mr. Green would be conducting a class in the coming weeks on Protest Hearings as part of the SEC's Training and Certification Program. Ms. Andino summarized the SEC's Voter Education Month initiative and related activities, noting that some events had been cancelled, postponed, or scaled back due to the gasoline shortage.

Ms. Andino stated that final changes were being made to the Online Poll Manager Training program. The site should go live next week.

Ms. Andino stated she expected a smooth transition to the new accounting software, SCEIS. Staff is attending training. Ms. Andino said some processes will need to be adjusted, but she • expects it to be a great improvement over the current accounting software. 138 , ,

Chairman Hudgens stated the next meeting would take place on October 15,2008, at 10:00 a.m.

There being no further business, Mr. Green moved to adjourn the meeting of the State Election Commission. Mr. Waring seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously and the • meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, @ Public Information Officer

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• 2 139 STATE ELECTION COMMISSION 2221 Devine Street, Suite 105 Columbia, South Carolina 29205

October 15, 2008 • 10:00 a.m. Present: Mr. John H. Hudgens, III, Chainnan; Mr. Tracey C. Green; Mrs. Cynthia M. Bensch (via teleconference); and Mr. Thomas Waring (via teleconference).

Others Present: Ms. Marci Andino, Executive Director; Ms. Donna Royson, Deputy Director; Mr. Chris Whitmire, Public Infonnation Officer; Ms. Carol Fowler, Chair, S.c. Democratic Party.

THE MEETING OF THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION WAS HELD PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND ALL REQUIRED NOTIFICATIONS WERE MADE.

The first order of business was the approval of minutes from the meetings of August 12, 2008; August 27, 2008; and September 17, 2008. Mr. Green moved to approve the minutes as they were written. Mr. Waring seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Ms. Andino updated the Commission on a county request to purchase new voting equipment. • The new equipment will feature minor changes, which will not require certification by the SEC. These changes were determined to be "de minimis" changes by the Independent Testing Authorities.

Ms. Andino updated the Commission on an issue in Aiken County regarding opening of satellite absentee precincts. Ms. Andino stated that the Aiken County attorney had requested an opinion from the SEC or State Attorney General on whether it is pennissible for the Aiken County Election Commission (CEC) to open satellite absentee precincts. Ms. Andino stated SEC staff had advised the Aiken CEC that this had been done by other counties in the past. Staff advised the Aiken CEC that this practice would seem to be allowable under S.c. Code of Laws §7-5-140, and the Aiken CEC should advertise any openings outside of nonnal hours and locations. SEC staff infonned the Aiken County attorney that the SEC did not issue opinions. Ms. Andino stated the Attorney General's office was aware of the request.

Ms. Fowler left the meeting.

Ms. Andino updated the Commission on the status of state budget cuts and their potential effect on functions critical to the Agency mission. A three percent across-the-board budget cut had already been implemented. The Governor's office recently held a summit with all agency heads on the budget situation and asked them for ideas to reduce costs in their agencies. Ms. Andino stated that all SEC functions are critical and summarized the budget breakdown. Ms. Andino • stated that a 10% budget cut would result in the loss of three positions. 140 Ms. Andino updated the Commission on the status of Platt vs. the S.C. State Election Commission. Ms. Andino stated that the appeal deadline had passed for Mr. Platt and no appeal was filed.

Ms. Andino updated the Commission on the status of preparations for the General Election, • noting that it was only 20 days away. Ms. Andino stated that several e-mails had been circulated containing false information regarding campaign material at polling places and straight party voting. SEC staff is working to dispel these myths and others by working with the news media, political parties and campaigns, and developing polling place signage and procedures.

Ms. Andino stated that South Carolina had reached a new record number of registered voters in the state - more than 2.5 million. Also, the current rate of absentee voting will likely result in a number of absentee voters far surpassing that of the 2004 General Election. Ms. Royson stated that SEC staff is advising county election commissions to prepare for large crowds on Election Day.

Ms. Bensch asked if the group known as "ACORN" had been active in S.C. Ms. Andino said staff was not aware of any current activity by ACORN, but that they had been in the past.

Mr. Hudgens asked about the online poll manager training system. Ms. Andino said the system is now up and running poll managers were using it throughout the state.

Ms. Andino stated that the new accounting system is being implemented and the implementation date was November 3, 2008.

Ms. Bensch asked if the Commission was going to take up the subject of an e-mail sent her by Mr. Hudgens. Mr. Hudgens stated that he would discuss it with her, but not in the meeting. • Ms. Bensch stated that she wanted to discuss it now so that it is public, and that it was a very serious charge. Ms. Bensch asked about the source of the e-mail. Mr. Hudgens stated that SEC staff became aware via an e-mail from Tim Kelly of the Indigo Journal website. Ms. Bensch stated her computer had apparently been hacked, and that her husband intended to take it up with the FBI, or other appropriate authorities. Ms. Bensch asked if other Commissioners were aware of the e-mail. Ms. Andino stated that they were not aware of the e-mail. Ms. Bensch asked that Ms. Andino make them aware, and Ms. Andino stated that she would.

The Commission discussed the date and time of the next meeting and agreed on November 12, 2008, at 11 :00 a.m.

There being no further business, Mr. Waring moved to adjourn the meeting of the State Election Commission. Mr. Green seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously and the meeting was adjourned.

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Chris Whitmire • Public Information Officer 141 STATE ELECTION COMMISSION 2221 Devine Street, Suite 105 Columbia, South Carolina 29205

November 12, 2008 • 11:00 a.m. Present: Mr. John H. Hudgens, ill, Chairman; Mr. Tracey C. Green; Mrs. Cynthia M. Bensch; and Mr. Thomas Waring

Others Present: Ms. Marci Andino, Executive Director; Ms. Donna Royson, Deputy Director; Mr. Chris Whitmire, Public Information Officer; Mr. Jay Parmley, Director, S.c. Democratic Party; Mr. Lance Jones, S.c. Democratic Party

THE MEETING OF THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION WAS HELD PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND ALL REQUIRED NOTIFICATIONS WERE MADE.

The first order of business was the approval of minutes from the October 15, 2008, meeting of the State Election Commission. Mr. Waring and Mr. Green presented minor edits to be made to the minutes. Mr. Green moved to approve the minutes with those changes. Mr. Waring seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. • The next order of business was an update on the General Election. Chairman Hudgens stated that the news story of the day seemed to be long lines at polling places. Ms. Andino stated that there was a record turnout of approximately 1.9 million voters, representing 76 percent of registered voters. Ms. Andino also stated that the number of absentee voters more than doubled over the last presidential election in 2004. Chairman Hudgens stated there didn't seem to be long lines at the end of the day as compared to past elections. He said this seemed to indicate a concern by voters over turnout at the polls, which prompted them to either vote prior to Election Day or vote early in the day on Election Day. Ms. Andino stated there were no state-level recounts required, but there were some recounts necessary on the local level.

Ms. Andino stated some local protests had been filed, one being in the Bluffton Town Council election. Ms. Andino stated that the Town of Bluffton had given its authority to conduct elections to the Beaufort County Election Commission, so the county board would hear the protest. Ms. Andino also stated that any appeals of the county board's decision would be heard by the SEC, in keeping with precedent of a 2006 court order relating to an appeal with similar circumstances. Mr. Green stated he would like to review the order. Ms. Andino stated she could provide Mr. Green information relating to the order. Ms. Andino recommended the Board follow the protest and appeal timeline in Title 5 of the S.c. Code of laws (as opposed to Title 7), due to the fact that it was a municipal election. After some discussion among the Commissioners, Chairman Hudgens instructed staff to continue following the Title 5 protest and appeal schedule.

The next order of business was new business. Ms. Andino stated she was receiving calls from • voters and lawmakers supporting a move toward early voting. Ms. Andino stated that there was 142 some confusion amongst voters in the General Election about whether South Carolina had early voting. She said legislators have expressed interest in pre-filing legislation to enact early voting and have asked her for suggestions. Ms. Andino stated 31 states have some form of early voting, and that early voting is a legislative priority of the S.c. Association of Registration and Elections. She suggested early voting be available "in-person" only, and not by mail; and that • the absentee voting process remain in effect for those in situations where voting by mail is necessary. Ms. Andino stated that she would continue researching early voting and work with the state legislature to help ensure any early voting programs in South Carolina would be successful.

Ms. Andino provided an update on the agency budget. She stated that there had already been a three percent cut to the budget, and now there will be a 7.9 percent cut. She stated that the actual effect of the 7.9 percent cut would be more than 13 percent when applied. She stated that all those cuts had been absorbed in operating costs; but that any more cuts, which have been rumored, would result in furloughs or reductions in force.

The next item of business was the budget proviso for a new voter registration system. Ms. Andino stated that the SEC has been trying to get funding for a new voter registration system to replace the antiquated system currently in use. She stated that it was critical to replace the old system prior to reapportionment. Ms. Andino stated that the Agency is asking to use General Election and Primary funds to go forward with development of the new system. Ms. Bensch asked if the new system would be developed by the state or a private company. Ms. Andino stated there is no state agency capable of doing this sort of development, and that there would be an open bidding process for development of any system. Ms. Bensch asked about the status of the Agency's request for a refund of a $300,000 payment to the Division of State Information Technology (DSIT) for development of a new voter registration system. Ms. Andino stated that • based on prior communications, a refund from DSIT is doubtful. The next item of discussion was a possible appeal from the protest of the Town of Bluffton election. Ms. Andino stated there was no court reporter at the protest hearing held by the Beaufort County Election Commission, but that a detailed transcript had been taken by a county staff person. Commissioners discussed whether to ask the county commission to rehear the protest using a court reporter or to hold a full hearing on appeal at the state level. Mr. Green moved that if the SEC receives an appeal this year from the Town of Bluffton protest with no transcript, that Ms. Andino be authorized to order them to re-hold their protest hearing. Ms. Bensch seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Ms. Andino stated that one protest had already been filed in the State House District 115 election. Commissioners discussed possible dates and times to hear the protest. Chairman Hudgens tentatively set Wednesday, December 3rd as the date to hear the protest.

There being no further business, Mr. Green moved to adjourn the meeting of the State Election Commission. Ms. Bensch seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously and the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted, (9(Ett- • Chris Whitmire Public Information Officer 143 18. State Board of Canvassers Minutes & Orders– January 1, 2007 – December 31, 2008

144 STATE BOARD OF CANVASSERS 2221 DEVINE STREET, SUITE 105 • COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA 29205 May 4,2007 10:00 a.m.

Members Present: Mr. John H. Hudgens, III, Chairman; Mr. Tracey C. Green; and Mrs. Pamella B. Pinson

Others Present: Ms. Marci Andino, Executive Director and Mr. Chris Whitmire, Public Information Officer

THE MEETING OF THE STATE BOARD OF CANVASSERS WAS HELD PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND ALL REQUIRED NOTIFICATIONS WERE MADE.

Chairman Hudgens called the meeting of the State Board of Canvassers to order and stated for the record that the meeting had been properly posted and all required notifications had been made.

Ms. Andino stated that the purpose of the meeting was to certify the results of the Beaufort County Senate District 46 Republican Primary held on Tuesday, May 1. Ms. Andino advised the Board that these results are true and accurate in all material respects. Ms. Andino reported that the four candidates received the following votes: Catherine Ceips received 3,479 votes; Richard Chalk received 936 votes; Weston Newton received 3,696 votes; and Tom Taylor received 2,935 • votes. Therefore, it is necessary to schedule a run off between candidates Catherine Ceips and Weston Newton for May 15.

Mr. Green made a motion to certify the results of the Beaufort County Senate District 46 Republican Primary held on Tuesday, May 1 and order a runoff for May 15 between candidates Catherine Ceips and Weston Newton. Mrs. Pinson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Chairman Hudgens stated that the Board of Canvassers will meet on May 18 to certify the run off. Mr. Green agreed to chair the meeting.

Mrs. Pinson made a motion to adjourn the meeting of the State Board of Canvassers. Mr. Green seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Respectfully submitted, c81U1 • Administrative Assistant

145 OATH OF BOARD OF STATE CANVASSERS

• We, the State Board of Canvassers, do hereby certify that the following results of the May 1, 2007 Republican Primary Senate District #46 are correct in all respects:

Senate District 46 - Republican Primary *Runoff * Runoff Catherine Richard Chalk Weston Tom Taylor Ceips Newton Beaufort 3,479 936 3,696 2,935 Total 3,479 936 3,696 2,935

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Dated this 4th day ofMay, 2007.

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146 STATE BOARD OF CANVASSERS 2221 DEVINE STREET, SUITE 105 • COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA 29205 May 18, 2007 10:00 a.m.

Members Present: Mr. Tracey C. Green; via teleconference - Mr. Edward K. Pritchard, Jr. and Mrs. Pamella B. Pinson

Others Present: Ms. Marci Andino, Executive Director

THE MEETING OF THE STATE BOARD OF CANVASSERS WAS HELD PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND ALL REQUIRED NOTIFICATIONS WERE MADE.

Commissioner Green called the meeting of the State Board of Canvassers to order for the purpose of certifying the results of the Beaufort County Senate District 46 Republican Primary Runoff held on Tuesday, May 15.

Ms. Andino presented the results of the Beaufort County Senate District 46 Republican Primary Runoff as certified to the Board. Ms. Andino advised the Board that these results are true and accurate in all material respects.

• Mrs. Pinson made a motion to certify the results of the Beaufort County Senate District 46 Republican Primary Runoff held on Tuesday, May 15. Mr. Pritchard seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Green stated that the results ofthe Beaufort County Senate District 46 Republican Primary Runoff are properly certified.

There being no further business the Board adjourned.

Respectfully submitted, &1r~ Cindy Peel Administrative Assistant

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147 OATH OF BOARD OF STATE CANVASSERS

We, the State Board of Canvassers, do hereby certify that the following results of the • May 15, 2007 Republican Primary Senate District #46 Runoff are correct in all respects:

Senate District 46 - Republican Primary Runoff Catherine Weston Ceips Newton Beaufort 6562 5830 Total 6562 5830

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Dated this 18th day ofMay, 2007.

• 148 STATE ELECTION COMMISSION 2221 DEVINE STREET, SUITE 105 COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA 29205

June 22, 2007 • 10:003.m.

Members Present: Mr. John H. Hudgens, III, Chairman; Mr. Tracey C. Green; Mrs. Pamella B. Pinson and via tele-conference, Mr. Edward K. Pritchard, Jr.

Others Present: Ms. Marci Andino, Executive Director Mrs. Donna Royson, Deputy Director Mr. Joe Debney, Program Coordinator Mr. Chris Whitmire, Public Information Officer

THE MEETING OF THE STATE ELECTION COMISSION WAS HELD PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND ALL REQUIRED NOTIFICATIONS WERE MADE.

Chairman Hudgens called the State Election Commission meeting to order.

Chairman Hudgens announced those present for the benefit of Mr. Pritchard joining the meeting by conference call.

The minutes of the May 30, 2007 meeting were considered for approval. Mr. Pritchard moved to approve the minutes. Mr. Green seconded the motion. The motion passed • unanimously. Chairman Hudgens asked Ms. Andino for an update on developments relating to the voting system upgrade certification.

Ms. Andino stated that after requesting this opinion it was discovered that Systest laboratory that certified version 3.0.1.1 was operating under an interim accreditation from

• 149 the EAC. Chainnan Hudgens stated that this would seem to open the door for the SEC to certify the system.

Mrs. Pinson made a motion to certify ES&S Unity version 3.0.1.1. Mr. Green seconded • the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The next item on the agenda was the voter registration system update. Ms. Andino reminded the Commission that Eddie Gunn had offered a $300,000 refund. Since the Commission spent $1.4 million, Ms. Andino declined the offer and will work with the State Budget and Control Board to reach a more equitable resolution.

Mr. Green made a motion to move the meeting of the SEC into recess and to call a meeting of the State Board of Canvassers to order. Mrs. Pinson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Chainnan Hudgens called the meeting of the State Board of Canvassers to order for the purpose of certifying the results of the Senate District 44 Republican Primary and the Senate District 46 Special Election.

Ms. Andino read the results of the Senate District 44 Republican Primary and stated that • the results have been verified and found to be true and accurate in all respects. She stated that the results necessitated a runoff election to be held on July 3,2007. Mr. Green made a motion to certify the results and order the runoff. Mrs. Pinson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Mrs. Pinson moved to adjourn the meeting of the State Board of Canvassers and reconvene the meeting of the State Election Commission. Mr. Pritchard seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

There being no further business, the Board adjourned as the State Board of Canvassers and reconvened as the State Election Commission.

Ms. Andino updated the Commission on the status of the agency budget. The House and Senate passed the budget earlier this week and the final version was the same as was

• 150 reported during the last meeting. The budget is now on the Governor's desk for a signature. The House and Senate will take up any vetoes next week.

th The next meeting will be on July 6 •

• Mr. Pritchard made a motion to adjourn. Mrs. Pinson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

There being no further business, the Commission adjourned.

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• 151 OATH OF BOARD OF STATE CANVASSERS

We, the State Board of Canvassers, do hereby certify that the following results of the • June 19,2007 Senate District #44 Republican Primary are correct in all respects:

Senate District 44 - Republican Primary Paul G. Campbell, Jr. Bill Crosby Shirley Hinson

Berkeley 1,844 564 1,307 Total 1,844 564 1,307

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Dated this 22nd day ofJune, 2007.

• 152 OATH OF BOARD OF STATE CANVASSERS

• We, the State Board of Canvassers, do hereby certify that the following results of the June 19,2007 Senate District #46 Special Election are correct in all respects:

Senate District 46 - Special election

Catherine Greg Ceips, Terry Thomas, Write-in Graziani, Republican Democratic Libertarian Beaufort 7,566 575 1,569 21 Total 7,566 575 1,569 21 •

Dated this 22nd day ofJune, 2007. •

153 STATE BOARD OF CANVASSERS 2221 DEVINE STREET, SUITE 105 COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA 29205

July 6, 2007 • 10:00 a.m.

Members Present: Mr. John H. Hudgens, III, Chairman; Mr. Edward K. Pritchard, Jr. and Mrs. Pamella B. Pinson

Others Present: Ms. Marci Andino, Executive Director

THE MEETING OF THE STATE BOARD OF CANVASSERS WAS HELD PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND ALL REQUIRED NOTIFICATIONS WERE MADE.

Chairman Hudgens called the meeting of the State Board of Canvassers to order for the purpose of certifying the results of the Senate District 44 Republican Primary Runoff held on Tuesday, July 3 in Berkeley County. Chairman Hudgens stated for the record that pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act all appropriate notifications have been issued.

Ms. Andino presented the results of Senate District 44 Republican Primary Runoff as certified to the Board. Ms. Andino advised the Board that these results are true and accurate in all material respects.

Mrs. Pinson made a motion to certify the results of the Senate District 44 Republican Primary Runoff held on Tuesday, July 3. Mr. Pritchard seconded the motion. The motion passed • unanimously. Chairman Hudgens stated that the results of the Senate District 44 Republican Primary Runoff are certified.

Ms. Andino reminded the Board of its upcoming schedule of events. The State Election Commission/State Board of Canvassers will meet on the following dates:

July 25 July Meeting August 15 August Meeting and Certification of Senate District 44 Special Election September 7 Certification ofHouse District 124 Primary September 21 Certification ofHouse District 124 Runoff (ifnecessary)

There being no further business, Mr. Pritchard made a motion to adjourn the meeting ofthe State Board of Canvassers. Mrs. Pinson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. ~C;;;Yllid' Cindy Peel Administrative Assistant

• 154 OATH OF BOARD OF STATE CANVASSERS

We, the State Board of Canvassers, do hereby certify that the following results ofthe July • 03, 2007 Republican Primary Senate District #44 Runoff are correct in all respects:

Senate District 44 - Republican Primary Runoff *Winner Paul G. Shirley Hinson Campbell, Jr. Berkeley 2927 1558 Total 2927 1558 f2 • -I--"~ .JSl

Dated this 6th day ofJuly, 2007.

• 155 STATE BOARD OF CANVASSERS 2221 DEVINE STREET, SUITE 105 COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA 29205 • August 15, 2007 10:003.m.

Members Present: Mr. Tracey C. Green; Mrs. Pamella B. Pinson; Mrs. Cynthia M. Bensch; via teleconference - Mr. John H. Hudgens, III

Others Present: Ms. Marci Andino, Executive Director; Mrs. Donna C. Royson, Deputy Director; and Mr. Karl S. Bowers, Jr.

THE MEETING OF THE STATE BOARD OF CANVASSERS WAS HELD PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND ALL REQUIRED NOTIFICATIONS WERE MADE.

Mrs. Bensch made a motion to adjourn as the Board of Canvassers and convene as the State Election Commission. Mrs. Pinson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Green welcomed the State Election Commission's newest member, Mrs. Cynthia M. Bensch, stating that all seats on the Board have been filled.

Mr. Bowers expressed his appreciation for the Resolution and commended the State Election Commission for doing a fantastic job. Mr. Bowers stated that he was proud to have served on the Commission and was proud that the Commission never made a decision that was politically • driven and never had ajudicial court overturn a decision during his tenure as Commissioner. 156 Chairman Hudgens interjected that Mr. Bowers always conducted himself in a professional manner during important events such as hearings, and always made decisions that were pure and right. • Mr. Bowers responded that the State Election Commission is a tremendous Commission and he was honored to accept this Resolution.

Commissioner Green reminded commissioners that any media inquiries regarding this HDNet program should be forwarded to Chris Whitmire, Public Information Officer.

Chairman Hudgens suggested that the State Election Commission should charge the maximum allowable amount of$20,000 for filing fees to help defray the cost of conducting the primaries. Commissioner Green stated that he thought that the State Election Commission should recoup the costs to the extent possible.

Chairman Hudgens made a motion to seek the maximum amount for candidate filings. Mrs. Bensch seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Ms. Andino reported on the special election for House District 94. She stated that this is the fifth special election held this year. The purpose of the special election is to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the two year term due to the vacancy created when Converse A. Chellis, III was elected State Treasurer. The State Board of Canvassers will need to meet on the following dates: October 16 Primary October 30 Runoff, ifnecessary December 4 Special Election

Ms. Andino circulated a special election calendar highlighting when the Board of Canvassers shall meet in Columbia to certify elections for House District 124, Senate District 25, and House • District 94. Ms. Andino recommended moving the regularly scheduled State Election 2 157 th Commission meeting from the third Wednesday in September (the 19 ) to Friday, September 21. Ms. Andino also recommended that the Wednesday, October 17 meeting be moved to Friday, October 19. The Commission agreed to the proposal. • Ms. Andino reported on the status of Fiscal Year 2008-09 Budget Request. Ms. Andino advised that the State Election Commission is working on our budget request for the General Election. The budget request will also include county commission members pay, maintenance of effort, and monies to continue our voter education and outreach program.

Mrs. Bensch expressed concern with her local DMV office completing voter registration applications.

Mrs. Bensch asked about the voter registration system. Ms Andino explained the attempt to have a new voter registration system written by the CIO's office. The Agency has requested a complete refund and is trying to reach an equitable settlement.

Mrs. Pinson made a motion to adjourn. Mrs. Bensch seconded the motion. The motion passed • unanimously. There being no further business the Board adjourned.

Respectfully submitted, !U;fJ~ Cindy Peel Administrative Assistant

• 3 158 OATH OF BOARD OF STATE CANVASSERS

We, the State Board of Canvassers, do hereby certify that the following results of the • August 07,2007 Special Senate District #44 are correct in all respects:

Senate District 44 - Special *Winner Paul G. John S. West Write-In Campbell, Jr. Berkeley 3,893 2,765 1 Total 3,896 2,765 1

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Dated this 15th day of August, 2007.

• 159 STATE BOARD OF CANVASSERS 2221 DEVINE STREET, SUITE 105 • COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA 29205 September 7, 2007 2:00 p.m.

Members Present: Mr. John H. Hudgens, III, Chairman; Mr. Tracey C. Green; and Mrs. Cynthia M. Bensch

Others Present: Ms. Marci Andino, Executive Director and Mr. Chris Whitmire, Public Information Officer

THE MEETING OF THE STATE BOARD OF CANVASSERS WAS HELD PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND ALL REQUIRED NOTIFICATIONS WERE MADE.

Chairman Hudgens called the meeting of the State Board of Canvassers to order and stated for the record that the meeting had been properly posted and all required notifications had been made.

Ms. Andino stated that the purpose of the meeting was to certify the results of the S.C. House of Representatives, District 124 Republican Primary held on Tuesday, September 4. Ms. Andino advised the Board that these results are true and accurate in all material respects. Ms. Andino reported that the three candidates received the following votes: Randy Bates received 1,460 votes; Diane Dewitt received 858 votes; and Shannon Erickson received 1,666 votes. No one candidate received a majority vote; therefore, it is necessary to hold a runoff between candidates • Randy Bates and Shannon Erickson.

Mr. Green made a motion to certify the results of the S.C. House of Representatives, District 124 Republican Primary held on Tuesday, September 4 and order a runoff between candidates Randy Bates and Shannon Erickson. Mrs. Bensch seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Chairman Hudgens declared the special election certified and ordered runoff for September 18. The Board of Canvassers will meet to certify the runoff on September 21.

Mr. Green made a motion to adjourn the meeting of the State Board of Canvassers. Mrs. Bensch seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Respectfully submitted, 4.;J~ Cindy Peel • Administrative Assistant 160 OATH OF BOARD OF STATE CANVASSERS

• We, the State Board of Canvassers, do hereby certify that the following results of the special Republican Primary for S.C. House of Representatives, District 124 held on September 4, 2007 are correct in all respects:

S.c. House of Representatives, District 124 - Special Republican Primary *Runoff *Runoff Randy Bates Diane Dewitt Shannon Erickson

Beaufort 1,460 858 1,666 Total 1,460 858 1,666 •

Dated this 7th day ofSeptember, 2007

• 161 STATE BOARD OF CANVASSERS 2221 DEVINE STREET, SUITE 105 COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA 29205

September 21, 2007 • 10:00 a.m. Members Present: Mr. John H. Hudgens, III, Chairman; Mr. Tracey C. Green; and Mrs. Pamella B. Pinson

Others Present: Ms. Marci Andino, Executive Director

THE MEETING OF THE STATE BOARD OF CANVASSERS WAS HELD PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND ALL REQUIRED NOTIFICATIONS WERE MADE.

Chairman Hudgens called the meeting of the State Board of Canvassers to order and stated for the record that the meeting had been properly posted and all required notifications had been made.

Chairman Hudgens stated that the purpose of the meeting was to certify the results of the S.C. Senate District 25 Republican Primary and the S.c. House of Representatives District 124 Republican Primary Runoff, both of which were held on Tuesday, September 18. Ms. Andino reported the results of the Senate District 25 Primary as follows: Chris Corley received 1,043 votes; Bernie Hamby received 230 votes; Bill Hixon received 1,612 votes; Shane Massey received 1,973 votes; Jack Montgomery received 89 votes; and Susan 1. Swanson received 349 votes. Ms. Andino reported that these results are true and accurate in all material respects. Ms. Andino noted that no one candidate received a majority vote; therefore, it is necessary to hold a • runoff between candidates Bill Hixon and Shane Massey. Mr. Green made a motion to certify the results of the S.c. Senate District 25 Republican Primary held on Tuesday, September 18 and order a runoff between candidates Bill Hixon and Shane Massey. Mrs. Pinson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Chairman Hudgens declared the Primary certified and ordered the runoff for October 2.

Ms. Andino reported the results of the S.c. House of Representatives District 124 Republican Primary Runoff as follows': Randy Bates received 1,910 votes; and Shannon Erickson received 2,314 votes. Ms. Andino reported that these results are true and accurate in all material respects.

Mr. Green made a motion to certify the results of the S.c. House of Representatives District 124 Republican Primary Runoff held on Tuesday, September 18. Mrs. Pinson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Chairman Hudgens declared the Primary Runoff certified.

Mrs. Pinson made a motion to adjourn the meeting of the State Board of Canvassers. Mr. Green seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Chairman Hudgens adjourned the meeting. c:~:L£b·' liris Whitmire • Public Information Officer 162 OATH OF BOARD OF STATE CANVASSERS

We, the State Board of Canvassers, do hereby certify that the following results of the • September 18, 2007 special Republican Primary for Senate District 25 are correct in all respects:

Senate District 25 - Special Republican Primary

Chris Bernie Bill Shane Jack Susan J. Corley Hamby Hixon Massey Mont~omery Swanson Aiken 943 36 523 522 60 224 Edgefield 55 48 806 1,012 15 77 McCormick 22 141 199 286 9 43 Saluda 23 5 84 153 5 5 Total 1,043 230 1,612 1,973 89 349 •

Dated this 21st day of September, 2007.

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163 OATH OF BOARD OF STATE CANVASSERS

We, the State Board of Canvassers, do hereby certify that the following results of the • September 18, 2007 Republican Primary Runoff for S.C. House of Representatives, District 124 are correct in all respects:

S.c. House of Representatives, District 124 Republican Primary Runoff

Randy Bates I Shannon Erickson

Beaufort 1,910 2,314 Total 1,910 2,314 •

Dated this 21st day of September, 2007.

• 164 STATE BOARD OF CANVASSERS 2221 DEVINE STREET, SUITE 105 .' COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA 29205 October 5, 2007 10:003.m.

Members Present: Mr. Tracey C. Green; Mr. Edward K. Pritchard, Jr.; Mrs. Pamella B. Pinson; and via teleconference - Mrs. Cynthia M. Bensch

Others Present: Ms. Marci Andino, Executive Director

THE MEETING OF THE STATE BOARD OF CANVASSERS WAS HELD PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND ALL REQUIRED NOTIFICATIONS WERE MADE.

Commissioner Green called the meeting of the State Board of Canvassers to order and stated for the record that the meeting had been properly posted and all required notifications had been made.

Ms. Andino stated that the sole purpose of the meeting was to certify the results of the S.c. Senate District 25 Republican Primary Runoff which was held on Tuesday, October 2 in Aiken, Edgefield, McCormick and Saluda counties. Ms. Andino presented the results of the S.C. Senate District 25 Republican Primary Runoff as follows: Bill Hixon received 1,989 votes and Shane • Massey received 3,282 votes.

Mr. Green asked if these results are true and accurate as reported by each county. Ms. Andino responded that the results are true and accurate in all material respects.

Mr. Pritchard made a motion to certify the results of the S.C. Senate District 25 Republican Primary Runoff held on Tuesday, October 2. Mrs. Pinson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Green declared the S.c. Senate District 25 Republican Primary Runoff as certified.

Commissioner Green asked if there was any more business to bring before the Commission. Hearing none, he asked for a motion to adjourn.

Mrs. Pinson made a motion to adjourn the meeting of the State Board of Canvassers. Mr. Pritchard seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting of the State Board of Canvassers adjourned.

Respectfully submitted, f!AfJ~ Cindy Peel • Administrative Assistant 165 OATH OF BOARD OF STATE CANVASSERS

• We, the State Board of Canvassers, do hereby certify that the following results of the October 2, 2007 Republican Primary Runoff for Senate District 25 are correct in all respects:

Senate District 25 - Republican Primary Runoff *Winner Bill Hixon I Shane Massey

Aiken 1231 Edgefield 1351 McCormick 486 214 3282 • 4

Dated this 5th day ofOctober, 2007.

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166 STATE BOARD OF CANVASSERS 2221 DEVINE STREET, SUITE 105 COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA 29205

October 19,2007 • 10:003.m. Members Present: Mr. Tracey C. Green; Mr. Edward K. Pritchard, Jr.; and Mrs. Pamella B. Pinson

Others Present: Ms. Marci Andino, Executive Director Mrs. Donna C. Royson, Deputy Executive Director

THE MEETING OF THE STATE BOARD OF CANVASSERS WAS HELD PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND ALL REQUIRED NOTIFICATIONS WERE MADE.

Commissioner Green called the meeting of the State Board of Canvassers to order and stated for the record that the meeting had been properly posted and all required notifications had been made.

Ms. Andino stated that the purpose of the meeting was to certify the results of the S.c. House of Representatives, District 94 Special Republican Primary held on Tuesday, October 16 in Charleston and Dorchester counties. Ms. Andino reported the results of the S.c. House of Representatives, District 94 Special Republican Primary as follows: Jenny Home received 608 votes; Heyward Hutson received 998 votes; Sherry Shealy Martschink received 328 votes; and Mike Murphree received 453 votes. Ms. Andino reported that these results are true and accurate in all material respects. Ms. Andino noted that no one candidate received a majority vote; • therefore, it is necessary to hold a runoff between candidates Jenny Home and Heyward Hutson. Mr. Pritchard made a motion to certify the results of the S.c. House of Representatives, District 94 Special Republican Primary held on Tuesday, October 16 and order a runoff between candidates Jenny Home and Heyward Hutson. Mrs. Pinson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Green declared the Primary certified and ordered the runoff for October 30.

Mrs. Pinson made a motion to adjourn the meeting of the State Board of Canvassers. Mr. Pritchard seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Green adjourned the meeting.

Respectfully submitted, c~'/k1 Administrative Assistant • 167 OATH OF BOARD OF STATE CANVASSERS

• We, the State Board of Canvassers, do hereby certify that the following results of the October 16, 2007 special Republican Primary for S.C. House of Representatives, District 94 are correct in all respects:

S.c. House of Representatives, District 94 - Special Republican Primary *Runoff *Runoff Jenny Horne Heyward Hutson Sherry Shealy Mike Murphree Martschink Charleston 13 7 13 14 Dorchester 595 991 315 439 Total 608 998 328 453 •

Dated this 19th day ofOctober, 2007.

• 168 STATE BOARD OF CANVASSERS 2221 DEVINE STREET, SUITE 105 • COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA 29205 November 2, 2007 10:003.m.

Members Present: Mr. John H. Hudgens, III, Chairman; Mr. Tracey C. Green; and Mrs. Cynthia M. Bensch

Others Present: Ms. Marci Andino, Executive Director

THE MEETING OF THE STATE BOARD OF CANVASSERS WAS HELD PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND ALL REQUIRED NOTIFICATIONS WERE MADE.

Chairman Hudgens called the meeting of the State Board of Canvassers to order and stated for the record that the meeting had been properly posted and all required notifications had been made.

Ms. Andino stated that the purpose of the meeting was to certify the results of two elections. SC House of Representatives, District 124 Special Election and SC House of Representatives, District 94 Special Republican Primary Runoff.

Ms. Andino reported the results of the SC House of Representatives, District 124 Special Election held on Tuesday, October 23 in Beaufort County as follows: Shannon Erickson received a total of 1425 votes and a write-in candidate received 251 votes. Ms. Andino stated • that these results are true and accurate in all material respects.

Mrs. Bensch made a motion to certify the results of the SC House of Representatives, District 124 Special Election held on Tuesday, October 23. Mr. Green seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Ms. Andino reported the results of the SC House of Representatives, District 94 Special Republican Primary Runoff held on Tuesday, October 30 in Charleston and Dorchester counties as follows: Jenny Home received 1120 votes and Heyward Hutson received 1392 votes. Ms. Andino stated that these results are true and accurate in all material respects.

Mr. Green made a motion to certify the results of the SC House of Representatives, District 94 Special Republican Primary Runoff held on Tuesday, October 30. Mrs. Bensch seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Chairman Hudgens declared SC House of Representatives, District 124 Special Election and SC House ofRepresentatives, District 94 Special Republican Primary Runoffto be certified.

There being no further business to conduct, Chairman Hudgens called for a motion to adjourn the • meeting of the State Board of Canvassers.

169 Mr. Green made a motion to adjourn the meeting of the State Board of Canvassers. Mrs. Bensch seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting of the State Board of • Canvassers adjourned. Zi;l;2ffiitted. ~ Cindy Peel Administrative Assistant

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• 2 170 OATH OF BOARD OF STATE CANVASSERS

• We, the State Board of Canvassers, do hereby certify that the following results of the October 23, 2007 Special S.C. House of Representatives, District 124 are correct in all respects:

S.c. House of Representatives, District 124 - Special *Winner Shannon Erickson Write-In "'-C Beaufort 1424 14~ 251 Total 1424 Ilf;;..'S 251 (!R •

Dated this 2nd day ofNovember, 2007.

• 171 OATH OF BOARD OF STATE CANVASSERS

• We, the State Board of Canvassers, do hereby certify that the following results of the October 30, 2007 special Republican Primary Runoff for S.c. House of Representatives, District 94 are correct in all respects:

S.c. House of Representatives, District 94 Special Republican Primary Runoff *Winner Jenny Horne Heyward Hutson

Charleston )4' 35('1/ J-6 /7(!jJ Dorchester 1085 1375 ~/;3?t2:. Total j..H§I, I;l. ()A /"t IIa/ 7--L

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Dated this 2nd day ofNovember, 2007.

• 172 STATE BOARD OF CANVASSERS 2221 DEVINE STREET, SUITE 105 COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA 29205

November 13, 2007 • 2:00 p.m. Members Present: Mr. John H. Hudgens, III, Chairman; Mr. Tracey C. Green; and Mr. Edward K. Pritchard, Jr.

Others Present: Ms. Marci Andino, Executive Director

THE MEETING OF THE STATE BOARD OF CANVASSERS WAS HELD PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND ALL REQUIRED NOTIFICATIONS WERE MADE.

Chairman Hudgens called the meeting of the State Board of Canvassers to order and stated for the record that the meeting had been properly posted and all required notifications had been made.

Ms. Andino reported the results of the SC Senate District 25 Runoff held on Tuesday, November 6 in Aiken, Edgefield, McCormick and Saluda counties between Shane Massey and William Clyburn as follows: Shane Massey received a total of 7,152 votes; William Clyburn received a total of 7,014 votes; and six write-in votes were cast. Ms. Andino stated that these results are true and accurate in all material respects. Ms. Andino further stated that the law provides for a mandatory recount if the difference between the total votes cast falls within the one percent of the total votes cast for all candidates. • Mr. Pritchard made a motion to certify the results of the SC Senate District 25 Runoff. Mr. Green seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Chairman Hudgens asked for a motion to order a recount.

Mr. Pritchard made a motion to order a recount of the results of the SC Senate District 25 Runoff. Mr. Green seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Chairman Hudgens declared the SC Senate District 25 Runoff results are certified and ordered a recount for Thursday, November 15 at 10:00 a.m.

Chairman Hudgens stated that this concludes the Board ofCanvassers Meeting and asked ifthere was any more business to bring before the Commission. Hearing none, he asked for a motion to adjourn.

Mr. Pritchard made a motion to adjourn the meeting of the State Board of Canvassers. Mr. Green seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting of the State Board ofCanvassers adjourned. Respectfully submitted, 4fJ~ Cindy Peel • Administrative Assistant 173 OATH OF BOARD OF STATE CANVASSERS

• We, the State Board of Canvassers, do hereby certify that the following results of the Special Senate District 25 election held on November 6, 2007 are correct in all respects:

Senate District 25 - Special Shane Massey William Bill Clyburn Write-Ins (Republican) (Democrat) Aiken 2882 3141 4 Edgefield 2619 2184 1 McCormick 1235 1068 0 Saluda 416 621 1 Total 7152 7014 6

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Dated this 13th day ofNovember, 2007.

• 174 STATE BOARD OF CANVASSERS 2221 DEVINE STREET, SUITE 105 • COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA 29205 November 16, 2007 11:003.m.

Members Present: Mr. John H. Hudgens, III, Chairman; Mr. Tracey C. Green; and Mr. Edward K. Pritchard, Jr.

Others Present: Ms. Marci Andino, Executive Director

THE MEETING OF THE STATE BOARD OF CANVASSERS WAS HELD PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND ALL REQUIRED NOTIFICATIONS WERE MADE.

Chairman Hudgens called the meeting of the State Board of Canvassers to order and stated for the record that the meeting had been properly posted and all required notifications had been made.

Chairman Hudgens stated that before the State Board of Canvassers today was the certification of the recounted votes from the SC Senate District 25 runoff held on Tuesday, November 6 in Aiken, Edgefield, McCormick and Saluda counties. The recount was conducted on Thursday, November 13.

Ms. Andino stated that the totals from the SC Senate District 25 runoff did not change as a result • of the recount. Mr. Pritchard made a motion to certify the recounted results of the SC Senate District 25 runoff. Mr. Green seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Chairman Hudgens declared the SC Senate District 25 runoff as certified.

Chairman Hudgens asked if there was any more business to bring before the Commission. Hearing none, he asked for a motion to adjourn.

Respectfully submitted, c(!!:ef}~ • Administrative Assistant 175 OATH OF BOARD OF STATE CANVASSERS

• We, the State Board of Canvassers, do hereby certify that the following results of the Special Senate District 25 election held on November 6, 2007 are correct in all respects:

Senate District 25 - RECOUNT

*Winner Shane Massey William Bill Clyburn Write-Ins (Republican) (Democratic) Aiken 2,882 3,141 4 Edgefield 2,619 2,184 1 McCormick 1,235 1,068 Saluda 416 621 °1 Total 7,152 7,014 6 •

Dated this 16th day of November, 2007.

• 176 STATE BOARD OF CANVASSERS 2221 DEVINE STREET, SUITE 105 • COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA 29205 December 7, 2007 11:00 a.m.

Members Present: Mr. John H. Hudgens, III, Chairman; Mr. Tracey C. Green; Mr. Edward K. Pritchard, Jr.; and Mrs. Cynthia M. Bensch

Others Present: Ms. Marci Andino, Executive Director

THE MEETING OF THE STATE BOARD OF CANVASSERS WAS HELD PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND ALL REQUIRED NOTIFICATIONS WERE MADE.

Chairman Hudgens called the meeting of the State Board of Canvassers to order and stated for the record that the meeting had been properly posted and all required notifications had been made.

Chairman Hudgens stated that before the State Board of Canvassers today was the certification of SC House of Representatives, District 94 special election held on Tuesday, December 4 in Charleston and Dorchester counties.

Ms. Andino stated that Heyward Hutson was the only candidate in the SC House of Representatives, District 94 special election and he received 713 votes. There was one write-in vote received in Charleston County and 16 write-in votes were received in Dorchester County. • All results are true and accurate in all material respects.

Mr. Green made a motion to certify the SC House of Representatives, District 94 special election. Mr. Pritchard seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Chairman Hudgens declared the SC House of Representatives, District 94 special election as certified.

Mr. Green made a motion to adjourn the meeting of the State Board of Canvassers. Mr. Pritchard seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Respectfully submitted, A~ Cindy Peel Administrative Assistant • 177 OATH OF BOARD OF STATE CANVASSERS

• We, the State Board of Canvassers, do hereby certify that the following results of the December 4, 2007 Special S.C. House ofRepresentatives, District 94 election are correct in all respects:

S.C. House of Representatives, District 94 - Special

*Winner Heyward Hutson Write-In (Republican) Charleston 8 I Dorchester 705 16 Total 713 17 •

Dated this 7th day ofDecember, 2007.

178 STATE BOARD OF CANVASSERS 2221 DEVINE STREET, SUITE 105 • COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA 29205 January 25, 2008 3:00 p.m.

Members Present: Mr. John H. Hudgens, III, Chainnan; Mr. Tracey C. Green; Mr. Edward K. Pritchard, Jr.; and Mrs. Pamella B. Pinson

Others Present: Ms. Marci Andino, Executive Director; Mrs. Donna C. Royson, Deputy Executive Director; and Mr. James Lee

THE MEETING OF THE STATE BOARD OF CANVASSERS WAS HELD PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND ALL REQUIRED NOTIFICATIONS WERE MADE.

Chainnan Hudgens called the meeting of the State Board of Canvassers to order and stated for the record that the meeting had been properly posted and all required notifications had been made.

Chainnan Hudgens stated that the business before the State Board of Canvassers today was the certification of the Republican Presidential Preference Primary held on Saturday, January 19, 2008.

Mr. Pritchard made a motion to certify the results of the Republican Presidential Preference • Primary. Mr. Green seconded the motion. The motion passed una!1imously. Chainnan Hudgens stated that this concludes the Board of Canvassers meeting and asked ifthere was any other business to bring before the Commission. Hearing none, he asked for a motion to adjourn.

Mr. Pritchard made a motion to adjourn the meeting of the State Board of Canvassers. Mr. Green seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Respectfully submitted, t0r1J~ Cindy Peel Administrative Assistant • 179 • OATH OF BOARD OF STATE CANVASSERS

We, the Board of State Canvassers, do hereby certify that the following results of the Republican Presidential Primary held on January 19, 2008 are correct in all respects.

C. Grewl !l Ifj,r~ • Pamella B. Pinson ~,~I Edward K. Pritchard, Jr.

BOARD OF STATE CANVASSERS

Dated this 25th day ofJanuary, 2008.

• 180 STATE BOARD OF CANVASSERS 2221 DEVINE STREET, SUITE 105 COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA 29205

February 1,2008 • 3:00 p.m. Members Present: Mr. John H. Hudgens, III, Chairman; Mr. Tracey C. Green; and Mrs. Pamella B. Pinson

Others Present: Ms. Marci Andino, Executive Director; and Mrs. Donna C. Royson, Deputy Executive Director

THE MEETING OF THE STATE BOARD OF CANVASSERS WAS HELD PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND ALL REQUIRED NOTIFICATIONS WERE MADE.

Chairman Hudgens called the meeting of the State Board of Canvassers to order and stated for the record that the meeting had been properly posted and all required notifications had been made.

Chairman Hudgens stated that the business before the State Board of Canvassers today was the certification of the Democratic Presidential Preference Primary held on Saturday, January 26, 2008.

Ms. Andino presented the results of the Democratic Presidential Preference Primary as reported by county boards ofcanvassers. • Mrs. Pinson made a motion to certify the results of the Democratic Presidential Preference Primary as submitted to the SEC. Mr. Green seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Chairman Hudgens asked if there was any further discussion to be brought before the Board of Canvassers.

Ms. Andino stated that Horry County contacted the SEC concerning the results ofthe Republican Presidential Preference Primary. After the county board met to canvass results, an error was discovered in the Emerald Forest #1 precinct resulting in a higher number of votes being reported. Ms. Andino stated that she conferred with Mr. Sonny Jones from the Office of the Attorney General and Mr. Jones stated that there is nothing in the law that gives the Commission authority to re-certify the results.

Ms. Andino recommended that the Commission maintain a copy of the totals as certified in the agency files, correct the totals on the website, and post an explanation stating the totals had been changed to correct an error in reporting.

Mr. Green moved to update the results for the Republican Presidential Preference Primary correcting an error made by Horry County in counting the votes for one precinct and to include a statement on the SEC's website reflecting that the results of the election were changed to correct that error, with the statement particularly identifying the changes that were made to the Horry • County totals. Mrs. Pinson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 181 Mr. Green made a motion to adjourn the meeting of the State Board of Canvassers. Mrs. Pinson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Respectfully submitted, • ~'fJ~ Cindy Peel Administrative Assistant

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• 2 182 • OATH OF BOARD OF STATE CANVASSERS

We, the Board of State Canvassers, do hereby certify that the following results of the Democratic Presidential Primary held on January 26, 2008 are correct in all respects.

•

Edward K. Pritchard, Jr.

BOARD OF STATE CANVASSERS

Dated this Ist day ofFebruary, 2008.

• 183 STATE BOARD OF CANVASSERS 2221 DEVINE STREET, SUITE 105 COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA 29205

February 8, 2008 • 3:00 p.m.

Members Present: Mr. John H. Hudgens, III, Chairman; Mr. Tracey C. Green; and Mrs. Cynthia M. Bensch

Others Present: Mr. Garry Baum, Public Information Director

THE MEETING OF THE STATE BOARD OF CANVASSERS WAS HELD PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND ALL REQUIRED NOTIFICATIONS WERE MADE.

Chairman Hudgens called the meeting of the State Board of Canvassers to order and stated for the record that the meeting had been properly posted and all required notifications had been made.

Mr. Baum presented the results of S.C. House of Representatives, District 92 special Republican Primary held on February 5, 2008 as reported by the county board of canvassers.

Mrs. Bensch made a motion to certify the results of the S.C. House of Representatives, District 92 special Republican Primary held on February 5, 2008 as submitted to the SEC. Mr. Green seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. • Mr. Green made a motion to adjourn the meeting of the State Board of Canvassers. Mrs. Bensch seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Respectfully submitted, MfJ~ Cindy Peel Administrative Assistant

• 184 OATH OF BOARD OF STATE CANVASSERS

• We, the State Board of Canvassers, do hereby certify that the following results of the special Republican Primary for S.c. House of Representatives, District 92 held on February 5, 2008 are correct in all respects:

S.c. House of Representatives, District 92 - Special Republican Primary *Winner Ellen Burrows Joe Daning Jimmy Hinson Cook Berkeley 122 1,046 532 Total 122 1,046 532

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Pamella B. Pinson

Edward K. Pritchard, Jr.

BOARD OF STATE CANVASSERS

Dated this 8th day ofFebruary, 2008 • 185 STATE BOARD OF CANVASSERS 2221 Devine Street, Suite 105 Columbia, South Carolina 29205

March 31, 2008 • 11:00 a.m. Present: Mr. Tracey C. Green; Ms. Cynthia M. Bensch; and Ms. Pamella B. Pinson

Others Present: Marci Andino, Executive Director; Chris Whitmire, Public Information Officer

THE MEETING OF THE STATE BOARD OF CANVASSERS WAS HELD PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND ALL REQUIRED NOTIFICATIONS WERE MADE.

Mr. Green called the meeting of the Board of Canvassers to order. Mr. Green asked if all notices of this meeting were posted as required by the Freedom of Information Act. Ms. Andino replied that they had been posted as required.

Mr. Green stated that the purpose of the meeting was to certify the results of the S.C. House District 92 Special Election held on March 25, 2008 in Berkeley County.

Ms. Andino presented the results of the special election as follows:

Joe Daning - 386 Write-ins - 7 • Ms. Pinson made a motion to certify the results of the S.C. House District 92 Special Election. Ms. Bensch seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.

There being no further business, Ms. Pinson made a motion to adjourn the meeting of the State Board of Canvassers. Ms. Bensch seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

s wnitmire Public Information Officer

• 186 OATH OF BOARD OF STATE CANVASSERS

• We, the State Board of Canvassers, do hereby certify that the following results of the March 25, 2008 Special S.C. House of Representatives, District 92 are correct in all respects:

S.C. House of Representatives, District 92 - Special *Winner Joe Daning Write-In Berkeley 386 7 Total 386 7 ..

Pamella B.-Pinson

Edward K. Pritchard, Ir.

BOARD OF STATE CANVASSERS

Dated this 31st day ofMarch, 2008 • 187 STATE BOARD OF CANVASSERS 2221 DEVINE STREET, SUITE 105 • COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA 29205 Minutes June 13, 2008 3:00 p.m.

Members Present: Mr. John H. Hudgens, III, Chairman (by Telephone); Ms. Pamela Pinson; Ms. Cynthia M. Bensch, and Mr. Tom Waring

Others Present: Ms. Marci Andino, Executive Director; Ms. Donna Royson, Deputy Executive Director; Mr. Lee Griggs, and Mr. Dan Castell

THE MEETING OF THE STATE BOARD OF CANVASSERS WAS HELD PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND ALL REQUIRED NOTIFICATIONS WERE MADE.

Chairman Hudgens called the meeting of the State Board of Canvassers to order and asked if all notifications required by the Freedom of Information Act had been made. Ms. Andino replied that they had been made. Mr. Waring was welcomed as a new member to the Board.

Ms. Andino presented copies of June 10, 2008 Republican and Democratic Primary results to Board members. After review of the results, Ms. Bensch made a motion to certify the results of the June 10, 2008 Republican and Democratic Primaries. Ms. Pinson seconded the motion. • There being no opposition, the motion passed and the results were officially certified. Ms. Andino informed the Board that there were three offices requiring an automatic recount. These offices were:

Republican Primary: South Carolina House of Representatives District 38 Democratic Primary: United States Senate and South Carolina Senate District 19

Ms. Andino explained that the difference between candidate results of these three offices was th less than 1%. Ms. Bensch made a motion to order a recount in these three offices on June 16 , 2008 at 9:00 am. Ms. Pinson seconded the motion. There being no opposition, the motion passed and the recount was ordered.

Ms. Andino then informed the Board that there were 11 offices requiring a runoff, or second primary. These offices were:

Republican Primary: South Carolina Senate Districts 10, 12, 13, and 23; South Carolina House Districts 79 and 81 Democratic Primary: United States House ofRepresentatives District 4, South Carolina Senate District 17, South Carolina House ofRepresentatives Districts 101, 111, and 122

• State Board of Canvassers Meeting Minutes, June 13, 2008 Page 1 of2 188 Ms. Andino explained that no candidate in these offices received a majority of the vote. Ms. Pinson made a motion to order a runoff primary for these offices on June 24, 2008. Ms. Bensch • seconded the motion. There being no opposition, the motion passed and the runoff was ordered. The next meeting of the State Board of Canvassers was scheduled for June 17, 2008 at 11 :00 am to certify the results ofthe recounts planned for June 16,2008.

The State Board of Canvassers will also meet on June 27, 2008 at 4:00 to certify the results of the runoff.

Mr. Waring made a motion to adjourn. Ms. Pinson seconded the motion and the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted, o~~ Donna Royson Deputy Executive Director •

• State Board ofCanvassers Meeting Minutes, June 13, 2008 Page 2 of2 189 • OATH OF BOARD OF STATE CANVASSERS

We, the Board of State Canvassers hereby certify the following as the whole number of votes cast for the respective offices voted for in this June 10, 2008, Republican Primary Election.

QY C. Green \) ( r=v¥Qi1- \J~ • Pamella B. Pinson ~~ Thomas Waring y

BOARD OF STATE CANVASSERS

Dated this 13th day ofJune, 2008.

• 190

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We, the Board of State Canvassers hereby certify the following as the whole number of votes cast for the respective offices voted for in this June 10, 2008, Democratic Primary Election.

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BOARD OF STATE CANVASSERS

Dated this 13th day of June, 2008.

• 191 STATE BOARD OF CANVASSERS 2221 Devine Street, Suite 105 Columbia, South Carolina 29205

June 18, 2008 • 11 a.m. Present: Mr. John H. Hudgens, III, Chairman; Mr. Tracey C. Green; Ms. Pamella B. Pinson (via teleconference); and Mr. Thomas Waring

Others Present: Marci Andino, Executive Director; Chris Whitmire, Public Information Officer

THE MEETING OF THE STATE BOARD OF CANVASSERS WAS HELD PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND ALL REQUIRED NOTIFICATIONS WERE MADE.

Chairman Hudgens called the meeting of the Board of Canvassers to order and asked if all notices of the meeting were posted as required by the Freedom of Information Act. Ms. Andino replied that they had been posted as required.

Ms. Andino presented the Board with the results of the June 16,2008, recount of the results of the June 10, 2008, Republican and Democratic Primaries.

Republican Primary Office County Candidate Votes Percent State House of Representatives District 38 Spartanburg Joey Millwood 1,539 50.31% Bob Walker 1,520 49.69% • Democratic Primary. Office County(s) Candidates Votes Percent U.S. Senate Statewide Michael Cone 73,127 49.64% Bob Conley 74,185 50.36% State Senate District 19 Richland Vince Ford 3,989 49.53% John L Scott Jr 4,064 50.47%

Mr. Waring made a motion to certify the results of the recounts as presented. Mr. Green seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.

Chairman Hudgens discussed plans to meet next as the State Board of Canvassers at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 27, 2008, to certify the results of the June 24, 2008, Republican and Democratic Primary Runoffs. Chairman Hudgens asked the Board to also plan to hold the monthly meeting of the State Election Commission immediately following the Board of Canvassers meeting. Mr. Waring stated that he had a scheduling conflict on that date but could join by teleconference. Ms. Pinson stated she would also need to join by teleconference.

There being no further business, Mr. Green made a motion to adjourn the meeting of the State Board of Canvassers. Mr. Waring seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. • s wnitmire Public Information Officer 192 • OATH OF BOARD OF STATE CANVASSERS

We, the Board of State Canvassers hereby certify the following as the whole number of votes cast for the respective offices voted for in the Republican Primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 38 as reported following the recount conducted on June 16, 2008.

E an • .. Thomas Waring

BOARD OF STATE CANVASSERS

Dated this 18th day ofJune, 2008.

• 193 • OATH OF BOARD OF STATE CANVASSERS

We, the Board of State Canvassers hereby certify the following as the whole number of votes cast for the respective offices voted for in the Democratic Primary for United States Senate and South Carolina Senate District 19 as reported following the recount conducted on June 16, 2008.

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BOARD OF STATE CANVASSERS

Dated this 18th day ofJune, 2008.

• 194 195 • OATH OF BOARD OF STATE CANVASSERS

We, the Board of State Canvassers hereby certify the following as the whole number of votes cast for the respective offices voted for in the Democratic Primary for United States House of Representatives District 4, South Carolina Senate District 17, South Carolina House of Representatives District 101, South Carolina House of Representatives District III and South Carolina House of Representatives District 122 as reported following the runoff conducted on June 24,2008.

•

Pamella B. Pinson

Thomas Waring

BOARD OF STATE CANVASSERS

Dated this 27th day of June, 2008. • 196 • OATH OF BOARD OF STATE CANVASSERS

We, the Board of State Canvassers hereby certify the following as the whole number of votes cast for the respective offices voted for in the Republican Primary for South Carolina Senate District 10, South Carolina Senate District 12, South Carolina Senate District 13, South Carolina Senate District 23, South Carolina House of Representatives District 79, and South Carolina House of Representatives District 81 as reported following the runoff conducted on June 24, 2008.

•

Pamella B. Pinson

Thomas Waring

BOARD OF STATE CANVASSERS

Dated this 27th day of June, 2008. , • 197 198 • OATH OF BOARD OF STATE CANVASSERS

We, the Board of State Canvassers hereby certify the following as the whole number of votes cast for the respective offices voted for in this November 4, 2008, General Election.

• Pamella B. Pinson

BOARD OF STATE CANVASSERS

Dated this 12th day of November, 2008.

• 199 STATE BOARD OF CANVASSERS SOLOMON BLATT BUILDING 1105 PENDLETON STRET, ROOM 101 COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA 29201 • December 3,2008 10:00 a.m.

Re: SC State Senate District 46 - Kent D. Fletcher vs. Thomas C. Davis and Beaufort County Board of Elections and Voter Registration

Present: Mr. John Hudgens, ill, Chairman; Mrs. Cynthia Bensch; Mr. Tracey Green; Mr. Thomas Waring; and Mrs. Pamella Pinson

Chairman Hudgens called the State Board of Canvassers to order. He stated while allowing Mr. Fletcher time to appear that he would like for introductions to be made. Chairman Hudgens reported that it was now 10:16 a.m. and that the Protestant was not • present. He then asked Mr. Bowers and Mr. Achurch if they had a motion. Mr. Achurch stated that Mr. Davis had filed the Motion to Dismiss in this case and the county board joins in that Motion.

In view of the Protestant's failure to appear, attorneys for the respondent made a Motion to Dismiss. Chairman Hudgens then asked for a motion from the Board. Mr. Green made a motion to grant the Motion of Dismiss. Mrs. Pinson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The hearing adjourned.

Respectfully submitted, ~f1e( Cindy Peel Administrative Assistant • 200 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA • BEFORE THE STATE BOARD OF CANVASSERS

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA ) ) COUNTY OF RICHLAND )

Kent D. Fletcher ) ) Protestant, ) ORDER ) -vs- ) ) Tom Davis, ) Beaufort County Election Comm. ) ) Respondent. ) ) IN RE: SC State Senate ) District #46 ) • )

This matter came before the State Election Commission in its capacity as the State Board of Canvassers (lithe Board") on December 3,2008. A quorum was present. Present was the Respondents, Tom Davis and the Beaufort County Election Commission.

The Protestant, Kent D. Fletcher, was not present at the 10:00 a.m. noticed hearing time. At 10: 15 a.m., the Chairman reported in open session that Protestant was not present. In view of Protestant's failure to appear, attorneys for the respondents filed • a Motion to Dismiss. 1 201 One of the members of the Board then moved to dismiss the protest. The motion was properly seconded. The motion passed unanimously. The protest is • hereby DISMISSED.

AND IT IS SO ORDERED.

• Commissioner Pamella B. Pinson

December 3, 2008

• 2 202 •

STAT~ BOARD OF CANVASSERS SOLOMON BLATT BUILDING 1105 PENDLETON STRET, ROOM 101 • COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA 29201

December 3, 2008 11:00 a.m.

Re: Bluffton Town Council - Fred Hamilton, Jr. and Allyne Mitchell vs. Jeff Fulgham, Normand E. Thomas, and Beaufort County Board of Elections and Voter Registration

Present: Mr. John Hudgens, III, Chairman; Mrs. Cynthia Bensch; Mr. Tracey Green; Mr. Thomas Waring; and Mrs. Pamella Pinson

Also Present: Ms. Marci Andino, Executive Director; Mrs. Donna Royson, Executive Deputy Director; Garry Baum, Public Information Director; Chris Whitmire, Public Information Officer; Cindy Peel, Administrative Assistant; Mr. Havird (Sonny) Jones, Esquire, Assistant Attorney General; Mr. Daniel Martin, Sr., Esquire and Daniel E. Martin, Jr., Esquire Attorneys for the Appellants. Mr. Karl S. Bowers, Jr., Esquire, of the firm of Nelson-Mullins, Attorney for Jeff Fulgham and Normand E. Thomas, Respondents. Mr. Robert Achurch, Esquire, and William T. Young, III, Esquire, Attorneys for Beaufort County Board of Elections and Voter • Registration, Respondent. Chairman Hudgens called the State Board of Canvassers to order and introductions were made. Chairman Hudgens addressed the hearing stating the first matter to bring before counsel is the matter of the verbatim transcript. He stated in order to hear this Appeal, the Board needs both parties to stipulate to the accuracy of the verbatim transcript. Mr. Bowers stipulated to the accuracy and the admissibility of the transcript. Mr. Martin agreed to the same. Chairman Hudgens then asked if there were any motions from either party. Mr. Martin asked why the Notice of Appeal Hearing was revised to include Normand Thomas. Mr. Bowers offered clarification that Mr. Thomas and Mr. Fulgham had asked him to represent them both in this matter. Mr. Bowers stated that at the hearing below, Mr. Fulgham was the Protestant. Mr. Thomas was not a party to that Protest. Subsequently, once the County Board ruled in favor of the Protestant then an Appeal was filed and Mr. Thomas sought to join as a Respondent. Mr. Hudgens asked if there were any other motions to be heard. Hearing none, he stated from a procedural standpoint that he would like to hear from the Appellants. Both parties presented their arguments and answered questions from the Board. Chairman Hudgens then asked for a motion from the Board to enter into executive session. Mr. Green made a motion to go into executive session to receive legal advice. Mrs. Pinson seconded the motion. The • motion passed unanimously. 203 j

When the Board returned from executive session, Chairman Hudgens stated that the Board had received advice from counsel and asked for a motion to leave executive session and reconvene the hearing. Mr. Waring made a motion to leave executive session • and reconvene the hearing. Mrs. Pinson seconded motion. The motion passed unanimously. Chairman Hudgens asked for a motion from the Board regarding the hearing today. Mrs. Pinson made a motion to overturn the County's decision based on no evidence or documentation to support their findings. Mr. Waring seconded the motion. Chairman Hudgens stated there was a motion and second and asked if there were any further discussion. Hearing none, he stated for all those in favor of the motion presented by Mrs. Pinson by signifying "aye." Members voted affirmative with the exception of Mrs. Bensch. Chairman Hudgens stated that the Board had one "nay" therefore, the decision of the County is overturned and the election stands.

Chairman Hudgens asked for a motion to adjourn hearing. Mrs. Pinson moved to adjourn the hearing. Mr. Waring seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Chairman Hudgens requested Mr. Nettles to prepare an Order of the Board's decision. The hearing adjourned.

Respectfully submitted, ffiif4 • Administrative Assistant

• 204 \.. 'A:,

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA • BEFORE THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION APPEAL FROM BEAUFORT COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION PROTEST OF ELECTION

Fred Hamilton and ) Allyne Mitchell, ) ) Appellants, ) ) v ) DECISION ) Jeff Fulgham, Normand E. ) Thomas and Beaufort ) County Election Comm. ) ) Respondents. ) )

• This matter came before the State Election Commission in Columbia, South Carolina in its capacity as the State Board of Canvassers ("State Board") on

Wednesday, December 3,2008.

Two members of the State Board did not call for an evidentiary hearing.

Accordingly, the State Board heard the appeal in its appellate capacity.

The State Board considered the transcript of the hearing below and arguments of

counsel representing both parties. After entering into an executive session to receive

legal counsel, the State Board returned to open session.

One member of the State Board moved to grant the appeal due to insufficient

evidence in the transcript. This motion was properly seconded. The Chair called for a

• vote on the motion, which was 4-1 in favor of the motion to grant the appeal and

1 205 overturn the decision of the Beaufort County Election Commission. Accordingly, this • appeal is hereby GRANTED.

AND IT IS SO ORDERED.

~~"/i7

gens,- III, Chairman

Commissioner Pamella B. Pinson

• December _3_. 2008

• 2 206 STATE BOARD OF CANVASSERS SOLOMON BLATT BUILDING 1105 PENDLETON STRET, ROOM 101 • COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA 29201

December 3, 2008 2:15 p.m.

Re: Wallace B. Scarborough vs. Charleston County Board of Canvassers, and Anne Peterson-Hutto

Present: Mr. John Hudgens, ill, Chairman; Mrs. Cynthia Bensch; Mr. Tracey Green; Mr. Thomas Waring; and Mrs. Pamella Pinson

Chairman Hudgens convened the meeting of the State Board of Canvassers to hear the • election protest of Wallace Scarborough, Candidate for the SC House of Representatives, District 115. Introductions were made. Chairman Hudgens addressed Mr. Bowers regarding a motion. Mr. Bowers stated that he would like to move to stipulate to the admissibility of public records that were obtained either pursuant to subpoena or records. Chairman Hudgens asked if there were any objections to the stipulation aforementioned evidence. Mr. Truett had no objections. Chairman Hudgens asked Mr. Bowers if he had any other motion. Mr. Bowers stated that he had two other documents to introduce into evidence (2 affidavits). Mr. Truett opposed introduction of the affidavits. After hearing arguments from both sides, Chairman Hudgens asked for a motion from the Board with regard to the affidavits and protestant's motion. Mr. Green made a motion to go into executive session and get advice from legal counsel. Mr. Waring seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Chairman Hudgens stated that the Board would take a brief recess to receive advice of counsel.

When the Board returned from executive session, Chairman Hudgens asked for a motion to leave executive session and reconvene the hearing. He also stated that while in executive session no decisions were made. Next, he asked if there was a motion with regard to the affidavits as presented on Mr. Scarborough's behalf. Mr. Green moved that the Board deny the motion to accept the affidavits. Mrs. Pinson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Chairman Hudgens asked Mr. Bowers if there were • any other motions. Mr. Nettles stated that he had a couple of stipulations. He stated that 207 he did not want to renew his motion but to revise his motion to remove the offending portion that he found troublesome and have those affidavits as redacted to be into evidence. Chairman Hudgens asked the Board if there was a motion on the offer of the • redacted affidavits. Hearing none, then the affidavits are not admitted into evidence. Chairman Hudgens then asked for a motion from the Board. Mrs. Bensch made a motion to go into executive session. Mrs. Pinson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

The Board returned from executive session and Mr. Green made a motion to leave executive session and reconvene the hearing. Mr. Waring seconded motion. The motion passed unanimously. Chairman Hudgens commended both parties and their counsel for their presentations and asked for some clarification on the stipulations. After hearing from both parties, the Board considered the transcript below and arguments presented by Mr. Bowers and Mr. Nettles. Chairman Hudgens asked for any other motions from the Board. Mr. Waring moved to deny the Protest and allow the election to stand. Mr. Green seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Chairman Hudgens requested Mr. Nettles to prepare an Order of the Board's decision. The hearing adjourned.

Respectfully submitted, t::tIof • Administrative Assistant

• 208 SOUTH CAROLINA • STATE ELECTION COMMISSION In Re: South Carolina House of ) Representatives, District 115 ) ) WALLACE SCARBOROUGH, ) ) Protestant, ) ) v. ) DECISION ) ANNE PETERSON HUTTO, ) ) Respondent, ) ) ------)

This mater has come before the South Carolina State Election Commission upon

Protest filed by Wallace Scarborough, the unsuccessful candidate in the November 4,

• 2008 general election for SC House District 115. This Protest was heard by the full

commission on December 3, 2008, John H. Hudgens, III, Chairman, presiding. The

Protestant appeared, being represented by his legal counsel, Karl S. Bowers, Jr., Esq. of

Columbia, Sc. The Respondent, Anne Peterson Hutto, who was the successful candidate

in the November 4, 2008 general election, appeared being represented by her legal

counsel, F. Truett Nettles, II, Esq, of Charleston, SC and Matthew T. Richardson, Esq. of

Columbia, Sc.

The Protestant called only one witness to testify, Marilyn Bowers, Executive

Director of the Charleston County Board of Elections and Voter Registration. She

verified the official results of this election and copies of all of these documents were

admitted into evidence without objection. Ms. Bowers testified upon cross-examination

• that, according to Charleston County Voter Registration records, all of the voters who

1 209 voted in this election for SC House District 115 were registered voters, voting in the • precincts to which they are registered. She also testified that every voter signed a statement under oath that they were qualified to vote in this election. And, she testified

that she had not reviewed the information compiled by the Protestant. The Protestant also

offered documents from the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV)

and the Charleston County Tax Offices, arguing that some voters had addresses with

these other public agencies which differed from their voter registration addresses.

The Protestant has the burden of proof in these proceedings. He must prove that

the voter abandoned their prior home, the voter intended to move to a new home; the

voter has actually established a new home; and the voter had no present intention to leave

the new home. S.c. Code Ann. § 7-1-25. No witness testified that any particular voter

had abandoned their prior home, established a new home, or had the intent to change • their domicile for voting purposes. Moreover, there also was no testimony given as to the actual location of any of the addresses shown on the SCDMV records or the Charleston

County Tax Records and whether those addresses were located within the same precinct

or House district as that shown on the voter records. See S.c. Code Ann. § 7-5-440(A).

Although Ms. Bowers is the official charged with determining whether a voter's address

is within a precinct or district, she provided no testimony on that point.

There also was no testimony regarding the interpretation of the SCDMV records

or the procedures followed by the SCDMV when a change of address is filed.! The basic

form used by SCDMV for changes of address was admitted into the record. That form

provides options for changes in address that are permanent, temporary, or mailing only.

I Protestant moved to admit an affidavit from SCDMV personnel as well as an affidavit from Marilyn Bowers, but the Commission denied that motion. Protestant then called Ms. Bowers to testify in person, but • did not call anyone from SCDMV. 2 210 The fonn also provides options for the voter to change their voting address at the same • time the change of address is filed with SCDMV. Counsel for Protestant stated SCDMV was unable to provide the change of address records of the identified individuals due to

the time constraints at issue. Although recognizing this problem, the fact remains that this

infonnation was not before the Commission.

The Commission concludes that the Protestant has not met his burden of proof.

The Commission may not overturn an election based on conjecture, speculation, or

surmise.. Fielding v. South Carolina Election Comm'n, 305 S.C. 313, 408 S.E.2d 232

(1991). This Commission will employ every reasonable presumption in favor of

sustaining a contested election. Greene v. South Carolina Election Comm'n, 314 S.c.

449,445 S.E. 2d. 451 (1994).

This Commission does not find sufficient, direct evidence of illegal voting in an • amount necessary to change the result of this election because there was no testimony regarding the circumstances applicable to any particular voter The Commission

recognizes that the statutory procedure regarding voters who have moved must be

followed. Gecy v. Bagwell, 372 S.c. 237, 642 S.E.2d 569 (2007). However, it also notes

that in Gecy, there was an agreement that a specified number of votes had been illegally

cast by persons who had moved out of the precinct in which they lived. Gecy, 372, S.c. at

241, 642 S.E.2d at 571. Here, however, there is no agreement that any votes were

illegally cast. The Commission also notes that, in Gecy, the municipal election

commission had "inferred that other unnamed voters had voted illegally due to the short

time available for investigation," but the circuit court reversed that ruling and it was not • appealed. And, the Commission notes that in Dukes v. Redmond, 357 S.C 454, 593 3 211 S.E.2d 606 (2004), there was testimony from the actual voters involved regarding the

location of their residence and whether they actually had moved from the applicable

• municipality. In contrast to Gecy and Dukes, there was no testimony in this case

regarding the location of any individual voter's residence, no testimony as to the elements

of domicile and residence as applicable to any specific voter, and no testimony regarding

the location of the applicable addresses. Moreover, Ms. Bowers testified that each of the

voters signed a statement under oath that they were qualified to vote in this election.

Therefore, the Commission finds that the Protestant has not met his burden of

proof necessary to overturn the election. Accordingly, the Protest of Wallace

Scarborough is hereby denied and dismissed; the certified election results are affirmed;

and Anne Peterson Hutto is the elected candidate for SC House District 115.

AND IT IS SO ORDERED.

~.A---JiT • dgens,- III Chairman

December 3, 2008

• 4 212 STATE BOARD OF CANVASSERS SOLOMON BLATT BUILDING • 1105 PENDLETON STRET, ROOM 101 COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA 29201

December 3,2008 5:50 p.m.

Re: Ronald Bessant vs. Horry County Board of Canvassers, and David Cox

Present: Mr. John Hudgens, ill, Chainnan; Mrs. Cynthia Bensch; Mr. Tracey Green; Mr. Thomas Waring; and Mrs. Pamella Pinson

Also Present: Ms. Marci Andino, Executive Director; Mrs. Donna Royson, Executive Deputy Director; Garry Baum, Public Infonnation Director; Chris Whitmire, Public Infonnation Officer; Cindy Peel, Administrative Assistant; Mr. Havird (Sonny) Jones, Esquire, Assistant Attorney General; Mr. David J. Canty, Esquire, Attorney for the Appellant; Mr. Michael E. Suggs, Esquire, Attorney for Respondents; and Brendi Gorski, Deputy Appointed Attorney for Horry County for Respondents.

Chainnan Hudgens convened the meeting of the State Board of Canvassers to hear the Appeal from Horry County School Board 9. Introductions were made. • The Board heard arguments from both sides. Chainnan Hudgens then asked for a motion from the Board. Mrs. Bensch made a motion to go into executive session. Mrs. Pinson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. When the Board returned from executive session, Chainnan Hudgens asked for a motion that they adjourn from executive session and reconvene the hearing. Mr. Waring so moved and Mr. Green seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Chainnan Hudgens stated that the Board was out of executive session and thanked all parties for their appearances and arguments. Chainnan Hudgens then asked for a motion with regard to this Appeal. Mr. Green moved that they deny the Appeal and affinn the Election and decision below. Mr. W~ng seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Chainnan Hudgens asked for a motion to adjourn the hearing. Mr. Green made the motion to adjourn and Mr. Waring seconded the motion. The hearing adjourned.

Respectfully submitted, ~fJ~ Cindy Peel • Administrative Assistants 213 ~ -

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA • BEFORE THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION APPEAL FROM HORRY COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION PROTEST OF ELECTION

RONALD BESSANT, ) ) Appellant, ) ) v ) DECISION ) DAVID E. COX, ) Horry County Election Comm. ) ) . Respondents. ) )

This matter came before the State Election Commission in Columbia, South • Carolina in its capacity as the State Board of Canvassers ("State Board") on Wednesday, December 3, 2008.

Two members of the State Board did not call for an evidentiary hearing.

Accordingly, the State Board heard the appeal in its appellate capacity.

The State Board considered the transcript of the hearing below and arguments of

counsel representing both parties. After entering into an executive session to receive

legal counsel, the State Board returned to open session.

One member of the State Board moved to deny the appeal. This motion was

properly seconded. The Chair called for a vote on the motion, which was unanimous in

favor of the motion to deny the appeal and sustain the decision of Horry County.

• Accordingly, this appeal is hereby DENIED.

1 214 .lor "'I.. • AND IT IS SO ORDERED.

Commissioner Pamella B. Pinson

December _3_. 2008 •

• 2 215 19. Voter Registration Statistics (1956-2008)

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233 234 235 236 237 SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTION COMMISSION RACE BREAKDOWN - 10/25/2008

COUNTY TOTAL BLACK/AA WHITE HISPANIC ASIAN NAT AMR OTHER 01-ABBEVILLE 13,877 4,229 9,582 18 21 3 24 02-AIKEN 90,951 20,999 68,493 688 391 161 219 03-ALLENDALE 5,544 4,021 1,488 15 4 5 11 04-ANDERSON 98,856 15,084 82,637 548 275 102 210 05-BAMBERG 8,912 5,498 3,345 22 10 14 23 06-BARNWELL 12,703 5,500 7,103 32 18 26 24 07-BEAUFORT 90,859 16,398 72,065 1,229 412 80 675 08-BERKELEY 89,185 24,618 61,148 1,116 1,347 304 652 09-CALHOUN 9,753 4,284 5,410 34 7 7 11 10-CHARLESTON 207,462 61,611 141,600 1,373 1,320 209 1,349 11-CHEROKEE 28,233 6,100 21,855 115 64 20 79 12-CHESTER 18,467 7,181 11,123 36 50 13 64 13-CHESTERFIELD 21,955 7,600 14,177 73 26 54 25 14-CLARENDON 21,163 10,770 10,192 84 42 30 45 15-COLLETON 21,924 8,960 12,758 66 39 67 34 16-DARLINGTON 38,523 16,361 21,889 120 42 65 46 17-DILLON 18,134 8,559 8,971 229 27 321 27 18-DORCHESTER 74,246 18,181 53,852 879 566 293 475 19-EDGEFIELD 14,639 5,374 9,149 54 19 13 30 20-FAIRFIELD 14,349 8,218 6,004 69 19 11 28 21-FLORENCE 74,406 29,681 43,789 269 311 132 224 22-GEORGETOWN 38,478 12,624 25,549 108 87 44 66 23-GREENVILLE 250,692 44,940 197,612 4,151 2,198 250 1,541 24-GREENWOOD 37,365 11,396 25,559 175 105 28 102 25-HAMPTON 12,247 6,956 5,215 35 14 5 22 26-HORRY 145,002 17,632 124,763 1,046 580 308 673 27-JASPER 11,743 6,124 5,396 125 32 12 54 28-KERSHAW 35,385 9,389 25,496 274 81 51 94 29-LANCASTER 39,185 9,027 29,600 252 101 41 164 30-LAURENS 34,977 9,466 25,165 170 54 32 90 31-LEE 11,461 7,102 4,296 22 11 24 6 32-LEXINGTON 145,209 18,585 123,758 1,250 818 251 547 33-MCCORMICK 6,420 2,735 3,657 7 11 5 5 34-MARION 20,649 11,671 8,815 43 41 37 42 35-MARLBORO 15,652 7,907 7,163 23 29 480 50 36-NEWBERRY 20,620 6,047 14,368 111 31 27 36 37-OCONEE 41,224 2,942 37,723 324 109 41 85 38-ORANGEBURG 56,133 35,640 19,899 124 146 103 221 39-PICKENS 60,179 4,024 55,256 336 223 74 266 40-RICHLAND 218,065 101,440 109,688 2,481 1,811 359 2,286 41-SALUDA 10,628 3,091 7,458 60 6 6 7 42-SPARTANBURG 146,936 30,960 112,312 1,453 1,384 115 712 43-SUMTER 60,234 30,319 28,870 390 338 107 210 44-UNION 16,724 5,269 11,373 21 23 5 33 45-WILLIAMSBURG 21,016 14,280 6,642 26 17 47 4 46-YORK 121,916 22,252 96,516 1,203 667 240 1,038

STATE TOTAL 2,552,281 721,045 1,778,779 21,279 13,927 4,622 12,629

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