The 2012 Republican Presidential Preference Primary will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2012. Polls will be open from 7:00AM to 7:00PM.
Any person wishing to participate in this primary must register to vote no later than Wednesday, December 21, 2011.
Election Results
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Frequently Asked Questions:
You may view answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding the election here.
Election Notice:
You may view the election notice here.
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Candidates on the Ballot
The following residents have filed to be candidates in this election:
Michele Bachmann
Herman Cain
Newt Gingrich
Jon Huntsman
Gary Johnson
Ron Paul
Rick Perry
Mitt Romney
Rick Santorum
Sample Ballots
iVotronic Sample Ballot
Optical Scan Sample Ballot
Election Timeline
Dates are based on current law. Calendar is subject to change. Numerical statutes reference the S.C. Code of Laws (e.g., 7-5-120 references Title 7, Chapter 5, Section 120).
| Date | Event | Statutes |
|---|---|---|
| August 23, 2011 | First day on which 16 & 17 year-olds that turn 18 on or before the November 6, 2012, General Election may begin registering to vote. These voters may also participate in the Presidential Primaries and June Primaries/Runoffs. | 7-5-180 |
| November 1, 2011 | Republican Party must certify candidates to the SEC no later than this date. | 7-13-35 |
| November 22, 2011 | First public notice of Republican PPP and polling place locations to be published no later than this date in newspaper of general circulation in the county. | 7-13-35 |
| December 6, 2011 | Second public notice of Republican PPP to be published no later than this date. | 7-13-35 |
| December 7, 2011 | Republican party may submit list of prospective poll managers to county election commissions no later than this date. | 7-13-72 |
| December 7, 2011 | Deadline to mail absentee ballots to military and overseas citizens for the Republican Primary. | 7-15-400 |
| December 21, 2011 | Last day to register to vote in January 21 Republican PPP. | 7-5-150 |
| January 21, 2012 | Republican Presidential Preference Primary | 7-11-20 |
| January 26, 2012 at 9:00am | County Election Canvass, Certification & Provisional Ballot Hearing | |
| January 28, 2012 at 9:00am | State Election Certification and Canvass |
Press Releases:
December 21st Voter Registration Deadline Approaches
Absentee Voting Underway for January 21 Republican Presidential Preference Primary Election
Notice Of Hearing On Provisional Ballots
Voting Locations
The following precincts and polling places will be involved in this election:
| # | Precinct Name | Precinct Address | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Stone Church | University Baptist Church 411 Pendleton Rd Clemson, SC 29631 | Permanently Changed as of July 6, 2010 Previously at National Guard Armory |
| 102 | University | University Lutheran Church 111 Sloan St. Clemson SC 29631 | |
| 103 | Morrison | East Clemson Baptist Church 230 Frontage Rd. Clemson SC 29631 | |
| 104 | Abel | Abel Baptist Church 150 Abel Rd. Clemson SC 29631 | |
| 105 | Calhoun | First Baptist Church 397 College Ave. Clemson SC 29631 | |
| 106 | Clemson II | Clemson Downs The Ernie Corley Activity Center 150 Downs BLVD Clemson SC 29631 | Permanently Changed as of February 25, 2010 Previously at Clemson Elementary |
| 107 | Clemson I | Mt Tabor Baptist Church 827 Old Greenville Hwy Clemson SC 29631 | |
| 108 | Central I | Central/Clemson Library 105 Commons Way Central SC 29630 | |
| 109 | Central II | Central First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall 207 Johnson Rd. Central SC 29630 | Permanently Changed as of February 25, 2010 Previously at Central Elementary |
| 110 | Pike | R C Edwards Middle School 1157 Madden Bridge Rd. Central SC 29630 | |
| 111 | Lawrence Chapel | Central Rural Fire Department 1840 Six Mile Hwy Central SC 29630 | |
| 112 | Norris | Norris Town Hall 103 E Jamison St. Norris SC 29667 | |
| 113 | Six Mile | Six Mile Community Building 106 S Main St. Six Mile SC 29682 | |
| 114 | Praters Creek II | Six Mile Elementary School 777 N Main St. Six Mile SC 29682 | |
| 115 | Praters Creek I | Praters Creek Baptist Church 621 Praters Creek Rd. Pickens SC 29671 | |
| 116 | Mountain View | Mountain View Baptist Church 336 Mountain View Church Rd Six Mile SC 29682 | |
| 117 | Albert R Lewis | Albert R Lewis Elementary School 1755 Shady Grove Rd. Pickens SC 29671 | |
| 118 | Holly Springs | Holly Springs Baptist Church 3450 Table Rock Rd. Pickens SC 29671 | Permanently Changed as of March 17, 2010 Previously at Holly Springs Elementary |
| 119 | Pumpkintown | Oolenoy Community Building 5301 Dacusville Hwy Pickens SC 29671 | |
| 120 | Griffin | Griffin Baptist Church 1629 Pumpkintown Hwy Pickens SC 29671 | |
| 121 | Pickens I | Crescent Hill Baptist Church 115 Crescent Hill Dr. Pickens SC 29671 | Permanently Changed as of March 17, 2010 Previously at Pickens Middle School |
| 122 | Pickens II | Secona Baptist Church Fellowship Building 234 Secona Rd Pickens SC 29671 | |
| 123 | Pickens III | Holy Cross Catholic Church 558 Hampton Ave Pickens SC 29671 | |
| 124 | Pickens IV | Pickens Senior Center 129 Schoolhouse St. Pickens SC 29671 | |
| 125 | Glassy Mountain | Glassy Mountain Baptist Church 1103 Farrs Bridge Rd. Pickens SC 29671 | |
| 126 | Cedar Rock | Cedar Rock Baptist Church 1667 Cedar Rock Church Rd. Easley SC 29640 | |
| 127 | Skelton | Tri City Baptist Church 1401 Griffin Mill Rd Easley, SC 29640 | Temporarily moved from the B. J. Skelton Career Center to the Tri City Baptist Church for the Presidential Preference Primaries only. |
| 128 | Rices Creek | Liberty Middle School 310 W Main St. Liberty SC 29657 | |
| 129 | Liberty I | First Baptist Church 403 Edgemont Ave Liberty SC 29657 | |
| 130 | Liberty II | Eastside Baptist Church 920 Anderson Dr. Liberty SC 29657 | Permanently Changed Effective January 14, 2011 Previously at: New Hope Baptist Church |
| 131 | Flat Rock | Flat Rock Baptist Church 115 Slab Bridge Rd. Liberty SC 29657 | |
| 132 | Zion | Countryside Village 706 Pelzer Hwy Easley SC 29642 | |
| 133 | Smith Grove | Jones Avenue Baptist Church 614 Ross Ave Easley, SC 29640 | Permanently Changed as of July 6, 2010 Previously at National Guard Armory |
| 134 | Arial Mill | Arial Mill Baptist Church 618 Rice Rd. Easley SC 29640 | |
| 135 | Park Street | Senior Citizens Center 401 Blair St. Easley SC 29640 | |
| 136 | Simpson | Union Baptist Church 200 N Pendleton St. Easley SC 29640 | |
| 137 | Woodside | Jones Avenue Baptist Church 614 Ross Ave Easley, SC 29640 | Permanently Changed as of July 6, 2010 Previously at National Guard Armory |
| 138 | Brushy Creek | Brushy Creek Baptist Church 100 Clay St. Easley SC 29642 | |
| 139 | Pickensville | First Baptist Church 300 E 1st Ave Easley SC 29640 | |
| 140 | Easley | First Baptist Church 300 E 1st Ave Easley SC 29640 | |
| 141 | Forest Acres | St Matthias Lutheran Church 501 Powdersville Rd. Easley SC 29641 | |
| 142 | Powdersville I | Brushy Creek Baptist Church 100 Clay St. Easley SC 29642 | |
| 143 | Powersville II | Presbyterian Home 205 Bud Nalley Dr. Easley SC 29642 | |
| 144 | Rock Springs | Rock Springs Baptist Church 201 Rock Springs Rd. Easley SC 29642 | |
| 145 | Saluda | Crosswell Baptist Church 219 S Fish Trap Rd. Greenville SC 29611 | |
| 146 | Crosswell II | Crosswell Elementary School 161 School Rd. Easley SC 269640 | |
| 147 | Georges Creek | Georges Creek Baptist Church 1991 Saluda Dam Rd. Easley SC 29640 | |
| 148 | McKissick | Calvary Hill Baptist Church 510 Rampey St. Easley SC 29641 | |
| 149 | Crosswell I | Westwood Baptist Church 3821 Saluda Dam Rd. Easley SC 29640 | |
| 150 | Crossroads | Crossroads Baptist Church 160 Cross Roads Church Rd. Easley, SC 29640 | |
| 151 | Dacusville I | Dacusville Rural Fire Department 2509 Earls Bridge Rd Easley, SC 29640 | Permanently Changed as of July 6, 2010 Previously at Dacusville Elementary School |
| 152 | Dacusville II | Nine Forks Baptist Church 3207 Earls Bridge Rd. Easley SC 29640 |
