South Carolina S 1180: 2026 Elections

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2025-2026 Bill 1180 Text of Previous Version (May. 14, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 1180

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

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A joint Resolution

TO CHANGE THE PRIMARY DATE for the 2026 general election 
to the second tuesday of AUGUST; AND TO REQUIRE ADDItiONAL FILING TIMES.

Be it enacted by the 
General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION 1. Notwithstanding the provisions contained in Section 7-13-15 relating 
to when primary elections are held, the primary for the 2026 General 
Election shall be conducted on the second Tuesday in August following the same 
procedures outlined in Chapter 13, Title 7 of the S.C. Code.

SECTION 2. Notwithstanding the provisions contained in Section 7-11-15 relating 
to the qualifications to run as a candidate in the general election, the filing 
period for the political party primary in August must be opened at noon on the 
third Friday in June for a period to close five days later at noon. All 
candidates who have already filed for the 2026 primary must refile to 
participate in the August primaries.

SECTION 3. This joint resolution takes effect 
upon approval by the Governor.

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