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South Carolina's strange 2012 election limps to a close Tuesday, with just one statewide issue and one U.S. House race where one opponent hasn't raised at least 10 times more money than the other. / FILE

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South Carolina's strange 2012 election limps to a close Tuesday, with just one statewide issue and one U.S. House race where one opponent hasn't raised at least 10 times more money than the other.

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Review: SC voting machines not certified by federal Election Assistance Commission

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.

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Richland County leaders ready to see a change at the Election Commission

Tuesday, December 18, 2012 One day after Richland County election commission board chair Liz Crum stepped down, county leaders are still looking for change.

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SC lawmaker proposes bill for special election if state senator leaves office

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.

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Richland County Election attorney: There still may be uncounted votes

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.

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Board hears, denies 3 Richland County election protests

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

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Richland County elections chief offers apology for mess

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

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Richland County finally certifies election results

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

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Richland County finds nearly 200 uncounted votes

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.

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SC certifies most of its election results

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

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Judge orders ballots seized in disputed House race

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.

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Election Day shaking up seats at the Statehouse

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.

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