Clarendon County’s Board of Voter Registration and Elections has named Princess Lang as its new executive director, marking a return to the office where she previously served for more than a decade.
The board voted unanimously to hire Lang during its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, July 28, following an executive session. The vote came after weeks of public inquiry into the status of the long-vacant position and amid preparations for the upcoming general election in Turbeville.
Lang is set to begin her duties on Monday, Aug. 18, according to a statement issued by the board. She currently serves as Legislative Affairs Manager for the South Carolina House of Representatives and previously worked more than 12 years in the Clarendon County Voter Registration Office before her departure in 2020.
Her appointment comes nearly five years after she made headlines as a whistleblower, publicly alleging misconduct and nepotism within the Voter Registration Office under former director Shirley Black-Oliver. At a 2020 press conference hosted by the SC Racial Justice Network, Lang claimed she was wrongfully terminated after raising concerns about unethical practices, including failure to maintain ballot accountability and alleged improper handling of absentee ballots.
Despite the controversy surrounding her departure, Lang remained vocal about her commitment to election integrity and transparency. At the time, she said, “When you keep your hands clean, your heart right, and your head high — the truth will always rise, and purpose will prevail.”
Now, she returns to lead the department with a renewed sense of mission.
“To be chosen unanimously in 2025 … is nothing but God’s grace,” Lang wrote in a social media post following her appointment. “Thank you to everyone who has stood by me, believed in me, and prayed for me. I’m ready to serve the voters of Clarendon County with excellence, transparency, and dedication.”
Lang’s hiring follows a lengthy vacancy in the executive director role and interim leadership by Alfreda Langhorne. During the July 28 meeting, community members, including Pastor David Woods and Clarendon County Democratic Party Chair Patricia Pringle, praised Langhorne’s efforts and emphasized the importance of stability and transparency in the office.
The board did not publicly announce Lang’s name during the meeting but referred to her as “Candidate A,” approving a starting salary of $57,000. Board Chairman Edward Gamble III said the board had been “working diligently” to fill the role, and later confirmed the unanimous vote.
Lang’s appointment has been met with praise across social media and from local officials. She will lead the office through preparations for the November municipal election and ongoing efforts to update precinct data, voter rolls, and community outreach efforts.
The board’s next meeting is scheduled for August 25 and will be held in the Clarendon County Council Chambers, where meetings will now be livestreamed to improve public access.
