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Wednesday, March 27, 2013  A review released by the South Carolina General Assembly Legislative Audit Council says voting machines used in South Carolina are not certified by a federal Election Assistance Commission.

Friday, December 14, 2012  In the wake of U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint announcing his resignation earlier this month, Lexington County lawmaker Rick Quinn proposed a bill for special elections should a state senator steps down.

Friday, December 07, 2012  Richland County election commission attorney Steve Hamm presented a report to the commission's board Thursday on what led to an election mess including long lines, missing machines and misplaced ballots.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  The Richland County Election Commission dealt with several protests over the November 6 election Monday.

Monday, November 26, 2012  The woman responsible for running elections in Richland County has apologized for the long lines during this month's election.

Friday, November 16, 2012  Richland County has finally certified its election results, 10 days after Election Day.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  Richland County election officials continued counting votes Thursday after finding almost 200 ballots a day after finishing their unofficial count of ballots from this month's election.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  The State Election Commission has certified many of the results from this month's elections in South Carolina.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  A judge has ordered that votes in a contested South Carolina legislative race be guarded by state police until a hearing can be held on alleged voting irregularities in Richland County.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  Election Day is shaking up seats at the Statehouse. Incumbent Sen. Jake Knotts is among two longtime lawmakers finding themselves on the losing end of Wednesday's ticket.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  South Carolina voters go to the polls to select their picks for president, Congress and the Legislature, plus decide whether future governors can choose their running mate. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday.