Hand count audits in South Carolina can include up to three additional precinct races at the discretion of the county chairperson of a certified.

The bill amends the South Carolina Code of Laws to allow the county chairperson of a certified political party to expand the scope of a hand count audit to include up to three additional precinct races. This change applies to audits conducted following a party primary or statewide election. The county board of voter registration and elections must comply with the request to expand the audit scope. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Hand count audits in South Carolina can include up to three additional precinct races at the discretion of the county chairperson of a certified.

The bill amends the South Carolina Code of Laws to allow the county chairperson of a certified political party to expand the scope of a hand count audit to include up to three additional precinct races. This change applies to audits conducted following a party primary or statewide election. The county board of voter registration and elections must comply with the request to expand the audit scope. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor.