COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today announced two appointments to the State Election Commission. The appointments fill two vacant seats on the five member commission.

"I would like to thank both Mrs. McCall and Ms. Day for their commitment to serve the state," said Governor McMaster. "The Election Commission will benefit from their talent, experience and perspective as they prepare to hold safe and secure elections this year."

Mrs. Linda McCall will fill seat 3, which was previously occupied by Mr. Harold Faust, who passed away earlier this year. She will complete Mr. Faust’s term ending on September 15, 2020. Mrs. McCall, 63, is retired and most recently worked in the office of Congressman Mick Mulvaney from 2011-2017.

Ms. JoAnne Day will fill seat 1, which was previously occupied by Mrs. Amanda Loveday, who resigned late last year. She will complete Mrs. Loveday’s term ending on September 15, 2022. Ms. Day, 74, is retired and most recently worked for the IBM Corporation as a managing consultant from 1998 to 2009.