SC House panel approves 2-month delay in congressional primary amid redistricting push

By: Jessica Holdman

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: May 8, 2026

Words: 1,811

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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COLUMBIA — A House panel advanced legislation Friday to push back South Carolina’s congressional primaries as GOP leadership pursues redrawing the voting lines.

Holding a second set of primaries in August could cost taxpayers at least $2.2 million, according to the state’s election chief. That does not include spending by county elections offices. It also doesn’t include the redistricting process itself.

In a 3-2 vote along party lines Friday, the House panel advanced legislation …

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