McMaster replaces 4 members of S.C. State Election Commission

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Editor's note: A previous version of this story misspelled Cliff Edler's name. The story is corrected below.

Gov. Henry McMaster has replaced four members of the S.C. State Election Commission. McMaster announced the new appointees on Thursday.

A news release from the governor’s office said the appointments replace four commission members serving in expired terms of office. A fifth seat, previously vacant, will remain unfilled until further notice, the release said.

“The electoral process in South Carolina will be well served by this talented group of leaders,” McMaster said. "Each of them brings a unique and professional level of experience in the democratic process, a firm belief in the rule of law and an unwavering commitment to the sanctity of the ballot box. I’m grateful for their willingness to serve, as they will be critical to maintaining public confidence in the conduct of elections in our state.”

The appointees are:

• Cliff Edler, 60, a Mount Pleasant resident retired from international shipping company Orient Overseas Container Line.
• Amanda Loveday, 33, a senior project advisor at public relations firm NP Strategy and a Columbia resident.
• Chapin resident Scott Moseley, 50, owner of Irmo Insurance Agency.
• John Wells, 63, an Elgin resident and attorney with Lugoff law firm Baxley, Pratt and Wells.