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South Carolina Primaries Under Fire | Charleston News
South Carolina’s Republican Party is pushing to shut their primaries to registered Republicans only, arguing state law forcing open access is unconstitutional — but the ACLU and allies are fighting back, saying this would disenfranchise independent voters, especially veterans who serve the nation, not just a party. With the GOP nominee often winning the general election, closing the door could deepen political divides and undermine the state’s open primary tradition, which relies on taxpayer-funded elections. The court hasn’t set a timeline for rulings, but this legal battle could reshape how…
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