Special elections process for filling vacancies in South Carolina state and federal offices.

This bill amends South Carolina law to establish procedures for filling vacancies in state and federal offices when a party nominee dies, becomes disqualified, or resigns for a legitimate nonpolitical reason. It specifies that if a nominee is replaced two weeks or more before the general election, the office is filled at the general election. If the replacement occurs less than two weeks before the general election, a special election is held. The bill also defines "legitimate nonpolitical reason" and outlines the process for nominating candidates in special primary elections.

Special elections process for filling vacancies in South Carolina state and federal offices.

This bill amends South Carolina law to establish procedures for filling vacancies in state and federal offices when a party nominee dies, becomes disqualified, or resigns for a legitimate nonpolitical reason. It specifies that if a nominee is replaced two weeks or more before the general election, the office is filled at the general election. If the replacement occurs less than two weeks before the general election, a special election is held. The bill also defines "legitimate nonpolitical reason" and outlines the process for nominating candidates in special primary elections.