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H 4307

Lancaster County voting precincts

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Brandon Newton

Updates Lancaster County precinct list and maps, consolidating precincts and redefining boundaries; polling places set by the county board under updated map references.

Act No. 52
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Bill Summary · H 4307

Summary — H 4307: Lancaster County voting precincts

Note: the provided source combined text from two different measures. This summary focuses on the Lancaster County precincts legislation (an amendment to S.C. Code §7‑7‑350) that redesignates precinct map numbers and combines certain precincts.

Purpose

To update the statutory list and mapping of voting precincts in Lancaster County, South Carolina — consolidating certain precincts and updating the map references that define precinct boundaries and polling places.

Key provisions

  • Amends Section 7‑7‑350 of the South Carolina Code to set forth the official list of voting precincts in Lancaster County. The statute lists the following precinct names (as amended):
    • 521 North, Antioch, Black Horse Run, Buford, Camp Creek, Carmel, Chesterfield Avenue, College Park, Douglas, Elgin, Erwin Farm, Flat Creek, Gold Hill, Harrisburg, Heath Springs, Hyde Park, Jim Wilson, Kershaw North, Kershaw South, Lake House, Lancaster East, Kershaw, McIlwain, Osceola, Pleasant Hill, Pleasant Valley, Possum Hollow, Rich Hill, River Road, Riverside, Six Mile Creek, Springdale, The Lodge, Sun City–Carolina Lakes, Tradesville, Unity, University, Van Wyck.
  • Precinct boundaries: Precinct lines are defined by maps filed with the county clerk and on file with the State Election Commission as provided and maintained by the Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office — designated in the bill as document(s) P‑57‑23A and P‑57‑25 (the bill updates the official map reference).
  • Polling places: The Board of Voter Registration and Elections of Lancaster County is responsible for establishing polling places for these precincts, subject to approval by a majority of the Lancaster County Legislative Delegation.
  • Effective date: The act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

Who is affected

  • Voters registered in Lancaster County: precinct assignments, polling locations, and the precise legal boundaries that determine where residents vote may change where consolidation/redesignation occurs.
  • Lancaster County Board of Voter Registration & Elections: must establish polling places consistent with the updated statutory precinct list and obtain required delegation approval.
  • County election administration, the Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office, and the State Election Commission: must maintain and publish the official precinct maps and incorporate changes into voter rolls, notices, and election planning.

Implementation and timeline / Legislative history (high‑level)

  • Introduced in early April 2025 and moved through readings in the legislature in April–May 2025.
  • Passed and enrolled; signed by the Governor and made effective upon approval (the bill text indicates immediate effect upon gubernatorial approval).
  • Maps defining precinct lines are to be filed with the county clerk and State Election Commission as the official legal references.

Practical impacts and considerations

  • Voter notification: affected voters should be informed of any changes to precinct boundaries or polling locations to avoid confusion on election day.
  • Administrative updates: voter registration databases, polling place signage, and absentee-ballot precinct assignments must be updated to reflect new designations and maps.
  • Legal certainty: codifies the new precinct list and map references in state law, clarifying the official boundaries used for future elections.

If you want, I can:
- Produce a side‑by‑side comparison showing which precincts were combined or renamed (if you provide the prior statutory list or old map), or
- Summarize the specific map changes using document P‑57‑25 (if you can supply the map files).

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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