SCARE
Nominees Wanted for 2026 Excellence in Elections Award
The nomination period for the 2026 Excellence in Elections Award is now open. This honor recognizes South Carolina’s election officials—those who go above and beyond to strengthen trust, teamwork, and innovation in elections. Whether through a breakthrough idea,...
SCARE Scholarship Application
Every year, the South Carolina Association of Registration & Election Officials (SCARE) Inc. awards a scholarship at the Annual Legislative Conference to an eligible recipient. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: To be considered for the South Carolina Association of...
Call for Nominations: The 2026 Moore Award
Do you know a SCARE member who goes above and beyond to make a difference? We’re now accepting nominations for the 2026 Moore Award, recognizing a member who exemplifies the true spirit of SCARE through their selfless dedication, leadership, and commitment to...
Calling for Best Practice Presentations at the Annual Legislative Conference
We’re excited to announce that submissions are now open for Best Practice Presentations at the 2026 Annual Legislative Conference! Do you have a strategy, procedure, or outreach effort that’s been particularly effective? This is your chance to share your success with...
SCARE Celebrates Members Achieving the Highest Level of Certification for Election Officials
SCARE is proud to recognize three of its members for earning the nation’s highest professional certification for election officials. This summer, Joshua Dickard, Deputy Director of Election Operations for the Charleston County Board of Voter Registration and...
Save the Date – 2026 Annual Conference
Mark your calendars! The 2026 Annual Conference will be held from January 27, 2026 through January 30, 2026.
Message from the President
Dear Members of the South Carolina Association of Registration and Election Officials (SCARE), First, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Cynthia for her exemplary leadership of our organization. Her dedication to inclusivity, ensuring that voices from both...
A Message From The President
To the wonderful Election Officials of South Carolina, I would like to express my gratitude for your vote of confidence and support as your President of our great organization. I take this position very seriously and I will not take it for...









