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H 3557·SC·house

Candidate filing

Signed into LawFiled Dec 5, 2024
Sponsor: B. Newton
Latest Action

Act No. 137

May 26, 2026

Summary

The act changes when and how candidates must file paperwork and pay fees to run for office, lets parties charge a modest certification fee, and standardizes primary and special‑election timelines. It applies to all state, congressional, and local candidates except municipal offices and lieutenant‑governor races. The changes aim to make the ballot‑access process clearer and more uniform across the state.

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