Posts Tagged ‘Election’
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2026 South Carolina General Election: Filing Deadlines Candidates Need to Know
For prospective candidates, election filing deadlines are strict and unforgiving. Missing the required deadline, even by minutes—can prevent an otherwise qualified candidate from appearing on the ballot. For the 2026 South Carolina General Election, the filing period is as follows: Opens: Noon on March 16, 2026 Closes: Noon on March 30, 2026 Who This Applies To This […]
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Tyson and Traywick teach Election Law at UofSC School of Law
In this most unusual and dramatic election year, Robinson Gray attorneys Rob Tyson and Lisle Traywick instructed future attorneys on the complexities of Election Law this summer. “We covered a wide range of topics,” said Tyson, “including candidate filing, candidate protests and challenges, absentee balloting, and redistricting. The students were very engaged, particularly given the […]
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Early Voting – Good or Bad
By Rob Tyson Bob Bissen, an outside consultant to APCO Worldwide, describes the status of early voting across the United States. He discusses the pros and cons. Specifically, allowing persons to vote prior to election day makes it more convenient for voters; however, some of the early voters might not be truly informed, given the […]