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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill changes South Carolina’s primary election rules to require voters to register as members of a political party before voting in partisan primary elections or partisan advisory referendums. It updates voter registration requirements to include party affiliation, mandates that the State Election Commission assist in capturing this data, and establishes a procedure for changing party affiliation. The bill aims to ensure that primary voters are affiliated with a political party.
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 assist in capturing party affiliation data.
- Establishes a procedure for electors to change their party affiliation after a primary election.
- Specifies that a party must open its primary to independent voters if it wants to require party registration.
- Requires a signed affidavit at the polls for voters to verify their party affiliation after January 1, 2027.
- Addresses the timing of party registration requirements for different primary types.
- Includes provisions for absentee voting registration to comply with party registration requirements.
Who is affected
- Voters in South Carolina
- Political parties in South Carolina
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