Tuesday, September 15, 2020

SC Lawmakers Approve Absentee Ballot Expansion


Lawmakers in South Carolina Voted, Tuesday Sept. 15th, to Allow All Voters to Cast Absentee Ballots in November's Election due to Ongoing Concerns Surrounding the Coronavirus Pandemic.

The Bill Passed with Bipartisan Support and is Headed to Gov. Henry McMaster's (R) Desk for a likely signature, though Democrats urged their Republican Colleagues to go further in Enacting Changes Recommended by State Election Officials.

Among other Changes being considered were, a Proposed Elimination of the Witness Signature Requirement and a Proposal to Set-Up Drop-Off Boxes for Absentee Ballots across the State at Election Offices. Both Plans Failed on Party-Line Amendment Votes.

A Spokesman for McMaster's Office praised the Bill in a Statement, Claiming that it "strikes a good balance between protecting South Carolinians and the integrity of the voting process."

"Despite the Democrats' efforts to change the voting rules in the middle of the game, voters can rest assured knowing the safeguards we have in place will remain," added the Chairman of the State Republican Party.

Democrats accused their GOP Colleagues, in Statements during the Vote, of Fearing the Outcome of more Voters being able to Cast Ballots in the Fall. "If your policies are so good, why are you afraid of people voting?" asked State Rep. Gilda Cobb-Hunter (D-66th District) during a Floor Debate.










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