COLUMBIA, S.C. (WSPA) -- The South Carolina Election Commission's board fired executive director Howard Knapp on Wednesday, citing a desire for new leadership.

"The South Carolina State Election Commission voted today to remove Howard Knapp as Executive Director, effective immediately, expressing a desire for new leadership," Chairman Dennis W. Shedd said. "The decision was unrelated to the conduct of any election in South Carolina."

Jenny Wooten, the commission's chief of staff, was appointed interim executive director. The commission oversees the administration of elections in the state.

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