Bill > H4664

This bill changes the method of electing members to the Greenville County School District Board of Trustees from nonpartisan to partisan elections, beginning in 2026. Currently, twelve board members are elected from single-member districts, with elections happening every four years. The bill allows candidates to be nominated through political party primaries, conventions, or petitions, and requires candidates to file a sworn statement of candidacy with the county election commission at least sixty days before the election. The election will continue to be conducted by the county board of voter registration and elections, with the candidate receiving the highest number of votes in each district being declared elected. The bill maintains the existing structure of four-year terms and the process for filling vacancies, but shifts from a nonpartisan to a partisan election model. This change means that candidates will now be associated with political parties during the election process, potentially introducing more partisan dynamics to school board elections. The bill will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4664&session=126&summary=B