Extra primary election could cost SC more than $5M for 2026 redistricting plan

South Carolina Election Commission executive director Conway Belangia said the state would need $5.3-6 million to run an extra primary election in August.
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June primary election remains on schedule amid voter redistricting debate

The South Carolina Election Commission is hoping to avoid any confusion for voters amid the redistricting debate.

SC Election Commission warns new primaries tied to Statehouse redistricting push will cost millions

After the House advanced a bill that would redraw the state’s congressional maps, the elections commission met the next day to discuss how the move would affect voters and elections.

How much will redistricting cost Richland, Lexington counties for extra primary?

An extra primary election prompted by statewide South Carolina redistricting efforts could cost counties hundreds of thousands of dollars.