SC election agency faces more turnover at the helm

By: Adrian Ashford

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: March 10, 2026

Words: 494

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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COLUMBIA — More leadership turnover at South Carolina’s election agency is certain after its interim director decided she didn’t want the job permanently.

Jenny Wooten decided to withdraw from contention as director of the South Carolina Election Commission as she awaited confirmation by the Senate.

She was initially put at the helm temporarily in September, after the board voted 3-2 to fire her predecessor. The commission then voted unanimously in December to put …

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