H3386

Ranked Choice Voting Ban

Introduced·1/14/25
Introduced Text

Bans the use of ranked choice voting and instant runoff voting in South Carolina elections.

The bill amends South Carolina law to prohibit county election boards and municipal election commissions from using ranked choice voting or instant runoff voting in general, special, or primary elections for federal, state, or local offices. It defines these voting methods and specifies that the ban does not affect at-large or multimember district elections or absentee voting by military and overseas voters. The act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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Judiciary Committee
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History

Jan 14, 2025

House

Introduced and read first time

Jan 14, 2025

House

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

Dec 5, 2024

House

Prefiled