2018 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 7 - Elections
CHAPTER 13 - CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS
Section 7-13-800. Write-ins to be in handwriting of voter or authorized manager.

Universal Citation: SC Code § 7-13-800 (2018)

In casting a write-in ballot, the voter shall cast it in his own handwriting or in the handwriting of a duly authorized manager who is aiding the voter in casting his ballot when assistance is authorized by this Title.

Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to prevent the use of electronic methods of casting write-in ballots or the use of voting machines which do not employ paper and handwriting methods or technology for casting write-in ballots.

HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 23-400.59; 1952 Code Section 23-324; 1950 (46) 2059; 1966 (54) 2340; 1995 Act No. 145, Part II, Section 59B, eff June 29, 1995.

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