South Carolina's former elections director Howard Knapp has been arrested and charged with embezzlement and misconduct in office.

Howard Knapp, the former State Election Commission executive director, and Paige Salonich, SEC's former deputy executive director, were both arrested Oct. 24.

Former South Carolina Elections Executive Director Howard Knapp was arrested. Charges include embezzlement and misuse of public office for financial gain.

Knapp has served in legislative and executive branches of South Carolina state government for more than a decade, according to officials.

The former executive director of the South Carolina Election Commission is now behind bars on multiple charges related to ethics violations.

The former executive director and deputy director of the South Carolina Election Commission, who were fired last month, have been arrested in Richland County, according to jail records. Records show Howard Knapp,

Howard Knapp was removed from office on Sept. 17 and now faces 11 charges with eight of those use of office for financial gain.

Embattled former South Carolina elections director Howard Knapp has been arrested. Knapp was booked in at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center in Richland County. Court records indicate that he was arrested Friday morning.

Howard Knapp, South Carolina's former elections director, was arrested Friday and charged with embezzlement, misconduct in office, and using his position for personal gain. Authorities allege Knapp used a state credit card to purchase over $5,

Two former employees with the SC Election Commission have been arrested and charged with multiple charges, according to SLED.

The South Carolina Election Commission is investigating why a $28 million contract for new voting machines ended up costing $4 million more.

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