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Former SC election chief Howard Knapp and deputy Paige Salonich arrested on fraud, misuse of funds, and wiretapping charges; both fired, no election harm.
Howard Knapp, former executive director of the South Carolina Election Commission, and his deputy Paige Salonich were arrested on October 24, 2025, on multiple charges including embezzlement, misuse of public funds, misconduct in office, and wiretapping.
Knapp faces 11 charges tied to personal use of state vehicles and a purchasing card, totaling $5,482.74 in unauthorized expenses.
Salonich is charged with placing a recording device in a private commission meeting room, allegedly in response to Knapp’s pending dismissal.
Both were fired following an internal investigation that also uncovered budget overruns on a $28–32 million voting machine contract.
The South Carolina Election Commission confirmed no election integrity was compromised and emphasized its commitment to accountability.
Knapp was released on a $75,000 bond, Salonich on $25,000, with both barred from leaving the state.
A bond hearing was held the same day.
El ex jefe de elecciones del SC Howard Knapp y el diputado Paige Salonich arrestados por fraude, mal uso de fondos y cargos de escuchas telefónicas; ambos despedidos, sin daño electoral.