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flag South Carolina appoints Jenny Wooten as permanent election chief after former director’s firing and arrest.

flag The South Carolina Election Commission has appointed Jenny Wooten as its permanent executive director, following a unanimous vote after she served as interim director since September 2025. flag Her appointment comes after former director Howard Knapp was fired and arrested on misconduct and embezzlement charges, with former deputy Paige Salonich also arrested on wiretapping charges. flag Wooten, who joined the commission in 2022 and previously served as chief of staff, must still receive Senate confirmation. flag She brings experience from multiple state offices and has emphasized election integrity and transparency.

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