South Carolina Statutes
§ 1-3-125 — Filling vacancy in office of Lieutenant Governor.
South Carolina § 1-3-125
JurisdictionSouth Carolina
Title 1ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT
Ch. 3GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
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Bluebook
S.C. Code Ann. § 1-3-125 (2026).
Text
Beginning with the Lieutenant Governor elected in the 2018 General Election, in the case of the Lieutenant Governor's impeachment, death, resignation, disqualification, disability, or removal from the State, the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall appoint a successor to fulfill the unexpired term.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 2018 Act No. 142 (H.4977), SECTION 1, eff March 15, 2018.
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Bluebook (online)
South Carolina § 1-3-125, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/sc/3/1-3-125.