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flag South Carolina lawmakers debate switching to closed primaries, sparking debate over voter access and party control.

flag Republican U.S. Representative Ralph Norman is pushing for South Carolina to switch from its open primary system to closed primaries, where only registered party members can vote in primaries. flag A new bill, H.3310, introduced by Representative Mike Burns and backed by Norman, aims to strengthen party control and integrity, though Governor Henry McMaster opposes it, citing potential voting barriers. flag Democrats warn closed primaries could disenfranchise independent voters. flag A competing bill would allow independents to participate in closed primaries. flag The measure is set for its first legislative review on January 22, 2026, amid ongoing debate over voter access and party influence.

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