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Politics & Government

SC spent more than $30M on new voting ballot scanners. Senator says money ‘wasted’

SC spent more than $30M on new voting ballot scanners. Senator says money ‘wasted’
The S.C. Election Commission took out more than $30 million in loans for new voting equipment before the 2024 election.
Updated February 24, 2026 at 7:03 PM

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