S.0109

Primaries

Introduced·1/14/25
Introduced Text

South Carolina S0109 amends primary election voting requirements and procedures.

South Carolina S0109 amends the state's election laws to require voters to register as members of a political party to vote in partisan primaries. It mandates that only registered party members can vote in their respective party's primary, unless the party decides to open it to unaffiliated voters. The bill also requires voters to sign an affidavit affirming their party affiliation or independent status.

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Judiciary Committee
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History

Jan 14, 2025

Senate

Introduced and read first time

Jan 14, 2025

Senate

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

Dec 11, 2024

Senate

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