H3552

Abolish runoff elections

Introduced·1/14/25
Introduced Text

Abolishes runoff elections in South Carolina, replacing them with special primaries.

This bill amends South Carolina's election laws to abolish runoff elections. Instead, if no candidate receives a majority in the primary, a special primary will be held. The bill also modifies voter registration deadlines, early voting hours, and the process for filling vacancies in party nominations. The changes apply to primaries conducted after March 31, 2026.

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History

Feb 26, 2025

House

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Guest, Crawford

Jan 14, 2025

House

Introduced and read first time

Jan 14, 2025

House

Referred to Committee on Judiciary