SC Election Commission violated open meetings law, ACLU alleges

The SC chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union is suing the state Election Commission, accusing its members of illegally conducting public business behind closed doors.

By: Jessica Holdman

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: September 21, 2026

Words: 867

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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COLUMBIA — A civil liberties watchdog is alleging the South Carolina elections office violated public meetings law when it fired its previous director.

The state chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union is suing the state Election Commission in a Richland County court, accusing its members of illegally conducting public business behind closed doors.

In court filings, the organization accused the former chairman of the five-member board, appointed by the governor, of calling other …

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