The State Election Commission voted Dec. 2 to name Jenny Wooten, the agency's interim director, its permanent executive director. Wooten's promotion requires confirmation by the South Carolina Senate.

The interim head of the South Carolina State Election Commission has been chosen to take over the role permanently, the agency announced Tuesday. The board voted

The South Carolina State Election Commission announced Tuesday that it had selected its new executive director.

The state Election Commission unanimously picked a familiar face to lead the agency overseeing South Carolina’s elections.

The South Carolina Election Commission has appointed a new executive director ending a leadership crisis that began when her predecessor was fired and arrested.

A top consultant in Republican U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace’s bid for South Carolina governor in 2026 announced Monday he is stepping away from the campaign, suggesting the

“Families are stressed. It’s going to affect not just families, it’s going to affect the childcare industry, it’s going to affect the working industry. It’s going to be a major ordeal,” said Thomas Compton, region director for Miss Tammy’s Little Learning Center.

Tuesday unanimously voted to appoint Jenny Wooten as its next Executive Director.The Executive Director serves as South Carolina’s chief election official and oversees the SEC’s daily operations. Wooten’s appointment now goes before the State Senate for approval.