Leader of SC election agency withdraws from consideration for top job. What we know Read more at: https://www.thestate.

Following months of leadership changes at South Carolina’s election agency, the commission’s appointment for the top job withdrew from consideration, according to a letter obtained by The State.

Jenny Wooten had been chosen by the South Carolina Election Commission in December to permanently lead the agency following the ouster and arrest of former executive director Howard Knapp. The appointment just needed approval from the state Senate.

But Wooten took her name out of consideration to be the next permanent executive director, according to a letter sent to the state Election Commission dated March 5.

“After prayerful reflection and careful consideration, I have made the decision to withdraw my application at this time,” Wooten wrote in the letter. “It has been an honor to be considered for this role and a privilege to serve the agency and the citizens of South Carolina as Interim Director,”



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