South Carolina § 7-11-53 Nomination of substitute candidate.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 7-11-53 — Nomination of substitute candidate.

South Carolina § 7-11-53

Title 7ELECTIONS

Ch. 11DESIGNATION AND NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES

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S.C. Code Ann. § 7-11-53 (2026).

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If the executive committee of a political party substitutes a candidate for a general or special election pursuant to Section 7-11-50, it must do so as soon as is reasonably possible. The executive committee must nominate a substitute candidate for an office not more than thirty days from the date the candidacy becomes vacant. If a party fails to name a substitute candidate within thirty days pursuant to Section 7-11-50, that party is prohibited from nominating a candidate for that office.

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If the executive committee of a political party substitutes a candidate for a general or special election pursuant to Section 7-11-50, it must do so as soon as is reasonably possible. The executive committee must nominate a substitute candidate for an office not more than thirty days from the date the candidacy becomes vacant. If a party fails to name a substitute candidate within thirty days pursuant to Section 7-11-50, that party is prohibited from nominating a candidate for that office.