SC State Ethics Commission

Follow us for updates from the South Carolina State Ethics Commission.

[SC State Ethics Commission @StateEthics]

Candidates, please view this video explaining candidate requirements under the Ethics Act. Following these guidelines will help you avoid costly fines and penalties! https://t.co/t429agyZAX

[SC State Ethics Commission @StateEthics]

Today, the South Carolina State Ethics Commission issued SECAO2026-003.
These laws prohibit employers from requiring workers to make political contributions.
We remind employers that they are required to follow these laws when engaging in otherwise lawful political activity.

[SC State Ethics Commission @StateEthics]

The South Carolina State Ethics Commission will hold a special called meeting on October 15, 2026, to consider the issuance of a formal advisory opinion. The agenda will be posted on the Commission’s website.

[SC State Ethics Commission @StateEthics]

For contribution limit purposes, candidates advancing to the runoff election are in a new election cycle. Candidates are not required to file an additional Campaign Disclosure Report before June 23, 2026.

[SC State Ethics Commission @StateEthics]

Pursuant to Section 8-13-320(10) of the South Carolina Code of Laws and Regulations 52-206 and 52-703(C) of the South Carolina Code of Regulations, the State Ethics Commission notices SEC v Nikki Fontana via publication.

[SC State Ethics Commission @StateEthics]

First Quarter Campaign Disclosures are due today.

Candidates in the June primary must file a Pre-Election Campaign Disclosure between 5/20/26 and 5/25/26.

For all filings, candidates have a 5-day grace period before the filing is considered late and penalties are assessed.

[SC State Ethics Commission @StateEthics]

@IAmNickReynolds Don’t forget about the five-day grace period! Filings will not be considered late if they are filed before midnight on April 15th!

[SC State Ethics Commission @StateEthics]

Statements of Economic Interests are due by March 30th! @SCSBA @SCCounties @MuniAssnSC

[SC State Ethics Commission @StateEthics]

The State Ethics Commission will close at 12:00PM on Friday January 10, 2025 and will reopen at 8:30AM on Monday January 13, 2025.

[Gov. Henry McMaster @henrymcmaster]

Due to a change in the forecast, state government offices in Richland and Lexington Counties will be closing at noon today. State government offices in other counties will follow county government closure decisions.

[SC State Ethics Commission @StateEthics]

Candidates, please view this video explaining candidate requirements under the Ethics Act. Following these guidelines will help you avoid costly fines and penalties! https://t.co/t429agyZAX

[SC State Ethics Commission @StateEthics]

Required filers, you have until March 30th to file your Statement of Economic Interests! Failure to file can result in a fine of up to $5,000.00!

[SC State Ethics Commission @StateEthics]

Required filers, you have until March 30th to file your Statement of Economic Interests! Failure to file can result in a fine of up to $5,000.00!

[SC State Ethics Commission @StateEthics]

If you are a required SEI filer, remember that your 2024 SEI is due by March 30th!

[SC State Ethics Commission @StateEthics]

Remember that SEIs are due by March 30th! @SCCounties @SCSBA @MuniAssnSC

[SC State Ethics Commission @StateEthics]

Congratulations, Jane! Working with you has been our pleasure!

[schousespeaker @schousespeaker]

It was an honor to present, on behalf of the Governor, the Order of the Palmetto to longtime Statehouse staffer Jane Shuler this afternoon. Jane has a remarkable career of service and she will be sorely missed in the House!

[SC State Ethics Commission @StateEthics]

@SCEMD