South Carolina bill H3310 amends primary election rules to require voter registration by party affiliation.

South Carolina bill H3310 amends the state's election laws to require voters to register by party affiliation for partisan primaries. The bill mandates that the State Election Commission assist county boards in capturing and maintaining a list of all electors registered by party affiliation. It allows electors to register by party at all partisan primary elections conducted before June 1, 2026. The bill also requires electors to sign an affidavit affirming their party membership or independent status before voting in a primary. The changes take effect upon approval by the Governor.

South Carolina bill H3310 amends primary election rules to require voter registration by party affiliation.

South Carolina bill H3310 amends the state's election laws to require voters to register by party affiliation for partisan primaries. The bill mandates that the State Election Commission assist county boards in capturing and maintaining a list of all electors registered by party affiliation. It allows electors to register by party at all partisan primary elections conducted before June 1, 2026. The bill also requires electors to sign an affidavit affirming their party membership or independent status before voting in a primary. The changes take effect upon approval by the Governor.