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Lawmakers upended how 2 SC cities elect their leaders. It blindsided some locals.

Post and Courier | SC Politics

May 21, 2026

A new state law will soon abolish partisan elections in two South Carolina cities - but city officials said they weren't told about the law until it was passed. |!| Lawmakers

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Lawmakers upended how 2 SC cities elect their leaders. It blindsided some locals.

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