SC lawmakers consider moving congressional primaries to August as they weigh redistricting

Pushing back South Carolina primaries is possible, but difficult, state election director says

COLUMBIA, S.C. — As lawmakers consider moving South Carolina’s congressional primaries back two months to redraw its maps, the state’s Election Commission leader said such a last minute change would be possible, but difficult. “The voters are the ones that…

SC House panel approves 2-month delay in congressional primary amid redistricting push • SC Daily Gazette

Rep. Jay Jordan, R-Florence, pictured on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. (Photo by Jessica Holdman/SC Daily Gazette)COLUMBIA — A House panel advanced legislation Friday to push back South Carolina’s congressional primaries as GOP leadership attempts to redraw the voting lines. Holding a second set of primaries in August could cost taxpayers at least $2.2 million, according to the state’s election chief. That does not include spending by county elections…

SC lawmakers consider moving congressional primaries to August

State lawmakers discussed a bill Friday that would shift South Carolina’s congressional primary elections from June to August for the 2026 cycle.

SC legislature considers moving congressional primary date which could cost $2M

A South Carolina House of Representatives subcommittee advanced a bill to alter congressional primary dates amid redistricting calls.

Bill to postpone elections advances as lawmakers consider changing Congressional maps

A proposed congressional map could eliminate South Carolina’s lone Democratic district and delay U.S. House primaries until August.

SC lawmakers consider moving congressional primaries to August as they weigh redistricting

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) - State lawmakers are set to discuss a bill Friday that would shift South Carolina’s congressional primary elections from June to August for the 2026 cycle. A House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee is scheduled to take up H.5684 at 9 a.m. The proposal would create a special primary on Aug. 11, 2026, [...]