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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to strengthen voter registration requirements in South Carolina’s primary elections. It mandates that voters must register as members of a political party to vote in partisan primaries or advisory referendums. The bill also updates voter registration procedures, requiring the inclusion of party affiliation on registration forms and requiring the State Election Commission to collect and maintain data on voter party affiliations. Furthermore, it establishes a process for voters to change their party affiliation after initially selecting one.
Key provisions
- Requires voters to register as members of a political party to vote in partisan primary elections.
- Updates voter registration forms to include a requirement for stating political party affiliation.
- Mandates the State Election Commission to collect and maintain data on voter party affiliations.
- Establishes a procedure for voters to change their political party affiliation after initial registration.
- Specifies that only registered party members can vote in partisan primary elections.
- Allows for independent voters to participate in primaries if the party has opened its primary to unaffiliated voters.
- Requires political parties to notify the State Election Commission of any changes to primary rules.
- Sets a deadline for counties to inform voters about new primary voting procedures.
Who is affected
- Voters in South Carolina
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