House approves tax break for poll workers as SC struggles to recruit enough of them

By: Adrian Ashford

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: February 6, 2026

Words: 591

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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COLUMBIA — A bill that would put a little extra cash in poll workers’ pockets passed the House unanimously Thursday. Election officials cheered any help they can get in recruiting poll workers.

The legislation exempts poll workers’ rather measly pay from state income taxes. Officially, it would match the federal tax code, which already exempts up to $2,300 annually of poll workers’ pay from federal income taxes.

South Carolina pays poll workers $60 for …

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