State Election Commission Pays Coastal Carolina University for Logo Updates
What happened
The State Election Commission paid Coastal Carolina University to paint the commission's logo on the school’s football field. Separately, Charleston County's Board of Elections and Voter Registration has used partnerships with local sports teams since 2022 to promote voting and provide election information. The Board's 2026-27 advertising budget is $20,000.
From postandcourier.com
Why it matters
The event involves government agencies using tax dollars for public awareness and marketing campaigns. Charleston County's Board of Elections and Voter Registration uses these partnerships to meet the community where they are, rather than relying solely on traditional news coverage.
Cooperation between state and county government bodies in South Carolina.
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Who's involved
- Coastal Carolina UniversityReceived payment from the State Election Commission for logo painting on the football field.
- South CarolinaThe state where the election commission and county board operate.
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- Lawsuit accuses SPA of disregarding state laws in Charleston County, South Carolina.
The entities involved
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South Carolina
state of the United States of America
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Coastal Carolina University
public university in South Carolina, United States