South Carolina H5356 establishes closed primaries, allowing only registered party members to vote in partisan primaries.

South Carolina H5356, the "South Carolina Voter Integrity Party Primaries Act," amends state law to enforce closed primaries. Beginning January 1, 2027, only registered members of a certified political party can vote in that party's primary election or advisory referendum. Independent voters unaffiliated with a certified political party can vote if the party opens its primary to them and follows specific criteria. The act requires electors to sign an affidavit affirming their party affiliation or independent status before voting.

South Carolina H5356 establishes closed primaries, allowing only registered party members to vote in partisan primaries.

South Carolina H5356, the "South Carolina Voter Integrity Party Primaries Act," amends state law to enforce closed primaries. Beginning January 1, 2027, only registered members of a certified political party can vote in that party's primary election or advisory referendum. Independent voters unaffiliated with a certified political party can vote if the party opens its primary to them and follows specific criteria. The act requires electors to sign an affidavit affirming their party affiliation or independent status before voting.