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SC H5355
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Josiah Magnuson
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AI Summary
- Establishes closed primaries in South Carolina beginning January 1, 2027, requiring voters to register with a political party to participate in that party's primary elections or advisory referendums
- Allows political parties to open their primaries to independent/unaffiliated voters by notifying the State Election Commission in writing between 60-180 days before the election
- Requires voter registration forms to include political party affiliation and adds party selection to the voter oath; voters who fail to select a party are automatically registered as independent/unaffiliated
- Permits voters to change party affiliation by executing an affidavit no later than 30 days before a primary election
- County boards must contact all qualified electors before June 1, 2026 to inform them of the new partisan primary voting procedures
Legislative Description
Closed primaries
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
3/11/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/11/2026
Full Bill Text
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