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Title 7 - Elections
CHAPTER 7.
POLLING PRECINCTS AND VOTING PLACES
ARTICLE 1.
LOCATION OF PRECINCTS AND VOTING PLACES
SECTION 7-7-10. Voting precincts established.
For the purpose of holding any general, primary, or special election in this State, the voting precincts and voting places in the several counties of the State shall be designated, fixed, and established by the General Assembly. Nothing in this chapter prohibits a county election commission from establishing multiple polling places within a precinct, provided that voters are assigned to these polling places alphabetically or geographically as determined by the county election commission and approved by a majority of that county's legislative delegation. A voter must be notified in writing of his transfer to a new polling place and the location of the new polling place.
SECTION 7-7-15. Notice of change in polling place.
When a polling place established by statute or ordinance or by an entity allowed by law to establish polling places is changed the entity charged with conducting elections at the polling place shall post at the time of the first election held after the change a notice on or next to the door of the entrance of the previous polling place stating in printing with letters large enough to be read easily by a person with normal vision from a distance of at least twenty feet the location of the new polling place and the address and telephone number of the entity in charge of the conduct of the election.
SECTION 7-7-20. Repealed by 1976 Act No. 503, Section 2.
SECTION 7-7-30. Designation of voting precincts in Abbeville County.
(A) In Abbeville County there are the following voting precincts:
Abbeville No. 1;
Abbeville No. 2;
Abbeville No. 3;
Abbeville No. 4;
Antreville;
Broadmouth;
Calhoun Falls;
Cold Springs;
Donalds;
Due West;
Hall's Store;
Keowee;
Lowndesville;
Lebanon.
(B) The precinct lines defining the above precincts are as shown on map document P-0195 and filed with the clerk of court of the county and also on file with the State Election Commission as provided and maintained by the Division of Research and Statistical Services of the State Budget and Control Board.
(C) The polling places for the voting precincts in Abbeville County must be determined by the Abbeville County Election Commission with the approval of a majority of the Abbeville County Legislative Delegation.
SECTION 7-7-40. Designation of voting precincts in Aiken County.
(A) In Aiken County there are the following voting precincts:
Aiken #1
Aiken #2
Aiken #3
Aiken #4
Aiken #5
Aiken #6
Aiken #47
Anderson Pond #69
Ascauga Lake
Bath
Beech Island
Belvedere #9
Belvedere #44
Belvedere #62
Breezy Hill
Carolina Heights
Cedar Creek #64
China Springs
Clearwater
College Acres
Couchton
Eureka
Fox Creek 58
Fox Creek 73
Gem Lakes
Gloverville
Graniteville
Hammond
New Holland
Hitchcock #66
Hollow Creek
Jackson
Langley
Levels
Levels #72
Lynwood
Midland Valley #51
Midland Valley #71
Millbrook
Misty Lakes
Monetta
Montmorenci
New Ellenton
North Augusta #25
North Augusta #26
North Augusta #27
North Augusta #28
North Augusta #29
North Augusta #54
North Augusta #55
North Augusta #67
North Augusta #68
Oak Grove
Perry
Redds Branch
Salley
Sandstone #70
Shaws Fork
Shiloh
Silver Bluff
Six Points #35
Six Points #46
Sleepy Hollow #65
Tabernacle
Talatha
Pine Forest
Vaucluse
Wagener
Ward
Warrenville
White Pond
Willow Springs
Windsor
(B) The precinct lines defining the precincts provided in subsection (A) of this section are as shown on the official map prepared by and on file with the Office of Research and Statistics of the State Budget and Control Board designated as document P-03-06 and as shown on certified copies of the official map provided by the office to the State Election Commission and the Aiken County Board of Elections and Registration.
(C) The polling places for the precincts provided in subsection (A) of this section must be established by the Aiken County Board of Elections and Registration with the approval of a majority of the county legislative delegation.
SECTION 7-7-50. Designation of voting precincts in Allendale County.
(A) In Allendale County there are the following voting precincts:
Allendale No. 1
Allendale No. 2
Fairfax No. 1
Fairfax No. 2
Martin
Sycamore
Ulmer
Woods.
(B) The precinct lines defining the above precincts are as shown on maps on file with the State Election Commission as provided and maintained by the Office of Research and Statistics of the State Budget and Control Board designated as document P-05-04.
SECTION 7-7-55. Establishment of polling places in Allendale County.
The polling places for the precincts provided in Section 7-7-50 must be established by the Registration and Elections Commission for Allendale County subject to the approval of the majority of the Allendale County Legislative Delegation.
SECTIONS 7-7-60, 7-7-70. Repealed by implication by 1977 Act No. 241, Section 1.
SECTIONS 7-7-60, 7-7-70. Repealed by implication by 1977 Act No. 241, Section 1.
SECTION 7-7-80. Designation of voting precincts in Anderson County.
(A) In Anderson County there are the following voting precincts:
Appleton-Equinox
Barker's Creek-McAdams
Belton
Bishop's Branch
Bowling Green
Broadview
Broadway
Brushy Creek
Cedar Grove
Center Rock
Centerville Station A
Centerville Station B
Chiquola Mill
Concrete
Cox's Creek
Craytonville
Denver-Sandy Springs
Edgewood Station A
Edgewood Station B
Five Forks
Flat Rock
Fork No. 1
Fork No. 2
Friendship
Gluck Mill
Green Pond Station A
Grove School
Hall
Hammond School
Hammond Annex
High Point
Homeland Park
Honea Path
Hopewell
Hunt Meadows
Iva
Jackson Mill
LaFrance
Lakeside
Melton
Mount Tabor
Mountain Creek
Mt. Airy
Neal's Creek
Pelzer
Pendleton
Piedmont
Piercetown
Powdersville
Rock Mill
Rock Spring
Shirley's Store
Simpsonville
Starr
Three and Twenty
Toney Creek
Townville
Varennes
West Pelzer
West Savannah
White Plains
Williamston
Williamston Mill
Wright's School
Anderson 1/1
Anderson 1/2
Anderson 2/1
Anderson 2/2
Anderson 3/1
Anderson 3/2
Anderson 4/1
Anderson 4/2
Anderson 5/A
Anderson 5/B
Anderson 6/1
Anderson 6/2.
(B) The precinct lines defining the above precincts in Anderson County are as shown on the official map prepared by and on file with the Office of Research and Statistics of the State Budget and Control Board designated as document P-07-08 and as shown on official copies furnished to the Registration and Elections Commission for Anderson County by the office.
(C) The polling places for the precincts provided in this section must be established by the Registration and Elections Commission for Anderson County subject to the approval of the majority of the Anderson County Legislative Delegation.
SECTION 7-7-90. Designation of voting precincts in Bamberg County.
(A) In Bamberg County the voting precincts are as follows:
Colston
East Denmark
Edisto
Ehrhardt
Govan
Hightower's Mill
Hunter's Chapel
Kearse
Little Swamp
North Bamberg
Olar
South Bamberg
West Denmark.
(B) The precinct lines defining the precincts in subsection (A) are as shown on the official map prepared by and on file with the Office of Research and Statistics of the State Budget and Control Board.
(C) The polling places for the precincts in subsection (A) must be determined by the Registration and Election Commission for Bamberg County with the approval of a majority of the Bamberg County Legislative Delegation.
SECTION 7-7-100. Designation of voting precincts in Barnwell County.
(A) In Barnwell County there shall be voting precincts as follows: Barnwell No. 1; Barnwell No. 2; Barnwell No. 3; Barnwell No. 4; Blackville No. 1; Blackville No. 2; Elko; Friendship; Kline; Healing Springs; Hilda; Snelling; Williston No. 1; Williston No. 2; and Williston No. 3. The voting place for Barnwell No. 1; Barnwell No. 2; Barnwell No. 3; and Barnwell No. 4 shall be the Barnwell National Guard Armory.
(B) The precinct lines defining the precincts provided in subsection (A) are as shown on the official map prepared by and on file with the Office of Research and Statistics of the State Budget and Control Board designated as P-11-04 and as shown on copies of the official map provided to the State Election Commission, the Barnwell County Board of Voter Registration, and the Barnwell County Election Commission.
(C) The polling places for the precincts listed in subsection (A) must be determined by the Barnwell County Election Commission with the approval of a majority of the Barnwell County Legislative Delegation.
SECTION 7-7-110. Designation of voting precincts in Beaufort County.
(A) In Beaufort County there are the following voting precincts:
Beaufort 1
Beaufort 2
Beaufort 3
Belfair
Bluffton 1A
Bluffton 1B
Bluffton 1C
Bluffton 1D
Bluffton 2A
Bluffton 2B
Bluffton 2C
Bluffton 3A
Bluffton 3B
Bluffton 4A
Bluffton 4B
Bluffton 4C
Bluffton 5
Burton 1A
Burton 1B
Burton 1C
Burton 2A
Burton 2B
Burton 2C
Burton 3
Chechessee
Dale Lobeco
Daufuskie
Hilton Head 1A
Hilton Head 1B
Hilton Head 2A
Hilton Head 2B
Hilton Head 2C
Hilton Head 3
Hilton Head 4A
Hilton Head 4B
Hilton Head 4C
Hilton Head 4D
Hilton Head 5A
Hilton Head 5B
Hilton Head 5C
Hilton Head 6A
Hilton Head 6B
Hilton Head 7A
Hilton Head 7B
Hilton Head 8A
Hilton Head 8B
Hilton Head 9A
Hilton Head 9B
Hilton Head 10
Hilton Head 11
Hilton Head 12
Hilton Head 13
Hilton Head 14
Hilton Head 15A
Hilton Head 15B
Ladys Island 1A
Ladys Island 1B
Ladys Island 2A
Ladys Island 2B
Ladys Island 3A
Ladys Island 3B
Mossy Oaks 1A
Mossy Oaks 1B
Mossy Oaks 2
Port Royal 1
Port Royal 2
Seabrook 1
Seabrook 2
Seabrook 3
Sheldon 1
Sheldon 2
St. Helena 1A
St. Helena 1B
St. Helena 1C
St. Helena 2A
St. Helena 2B
St. Helena 2C
Sun City 1A
Sun City 1B
Sun City 2
Sun City 3A
Sun City 3B
Sun City 4A
Sun City 4B
(B) The precinct lines defining the above precincts are as shown on the official map prepared by and on file with the Office of Research and Statistics of the Budget and Control Board designated as document P-13-07 and as shown on copies provided to the Beaufort County Board of Elections and Registration by the Office of Research and Statistics.
(C) The polling places for the precincts provided in this section must be established by the Beaufort County Board of Elections and Registration subject to the approval of a majority of the Beaufort County Delegation.
SECTION 7-7-120. Designation of voting precincts in Berkeley County.
(A) In Berkeley County there are the following voting precincts:
Alvin
Bethera
Bonneau
Bonneau Beach
Boulder Bluff No. 1
Boulder Bluff No. 2
Cainhoy
Carnes Cross Road No. 1
Carnes Cross Road No. 2
Cordesville
Cross
Daniel Island No. 1
Daniel Island No. 2
Devon Forest No. 1
Devon Forest No. 2
Eadytown
Foster Creek
Goose Creek No. 1
Goose Creek No. 2
Hanahan No. 1
Hanahan No. 2
Hanahan No. 3
Hanahan No. 4
Hilton Cross Roads
Howe Hall
Huger
Jamestown
Lebanon
Macedonia
McBeth
Moncks Corner No. 1
Moncks Corner No. 2
Moncks Corner No. 3
Moncks Corner No. 4
Pimlico
Pinopolis
Russellville
Sangaree No. 1
Sangaree No. 2
Sangaree No. 3
Shulerville
St. Stephen No. 1
St. Stephen No. 2
Stratford No. 1
Stratford No. 2
Stratford No. 3
Stratford No. 4
Wassamassaw No. 1
Wassamassaw No. 2
Westview No. 1
Westview No. 2
Westview No. 3
Whitesville-Berkeley
Absentee
(B) The precinct lines defining the precincts provided in subsection (A) are as shown on the official map prepared by and on file with the Office of Research and Statistics of the State Budget and Control Board designated as document P-15-08 and as shown on copies provided to the Board of Elections and Voter Registration of Berkeley County.
(C) The polling places for the precincts provided in this section must be established by the Board of Elections and Voter Registration of Berkeley County subject to the approval of a majority of the Senators and a majority of the House members of the Berkeley County Delegation.
SECTION 7-7-130. Designation of voting precincts in Calhoun County.
In Calhoun County there shall be the following voting precincts: Bethel; Cameron; Center Hill; Creston; Dixie; Fall Branch; Fort Motte; Lone Star; Midway; Murph Mill; Sandy Run; and St. Matthews.
The precinct lines defining the above precincts are as shown on maps filed with the clerk of court of the county and also on file with the State Election Commission as provided and maintained by the Division of Research and Statistical Services of the State Budget and Control Board.
SECTION 7-7-140. Designation of voting precincts in Charleston County.
(A) In Charleston County there are the following precincts:
Awendaw
Charleston 1
Charleston 2
Charleston 3
Charleston 4
Charleston 5
Charleston 6
Charleston 7
Charleston 8
Charleston 9
Charleston 10
Charleston 11
Charleston 12
Charleston 13
Charleston 14
Charleston 15
Charleston 16
Charleston 17
Charleston 18
Charleston 19
Charleston 20
Charleston 21
Christ Church
Deer Park 1A
Deer Park 1B
Deer Park 2A
Deer Park 2B
Deer Park 2C
Deer Park 3
Edisto Island
Folly Beach 1
Folly Beach 2
Isle of Palms 1A
Isle of Palms 1B
Isle of Palms 1C
James Island 1A
James Island 1B
James Island 3
James Island 5A
James Island 5B
James Island 6
James Island 7
James Island 8A
James Island 8B
James Island 9
James Island 10
James Island 11
James Island 12
James Island 13
James Island 14
James Island 15
James Island 17
James Island 19
James Island 20
James Island 22
Johns Island 1A
Johns Island 1B
Johns Island 2
Johns Island 3A
Johns Island 3B
Johns Island 4
Kiawah Island
Ladson
Lincolnville
McClellanville
Mt.Pleasant 1
Mt.Pleasant 2
Mt.Pleasant 3
Mt.Pleasant 4
Mt.Pleasant 5
Mt.Pleasant 6
Mt.Pleasant 7
Mt.Pleasant 8
Mt.Pleasant 9
Mt.Pleasant 10
Mt.Pleasant 11
Mt.Pleasant 12
Mt.Pleasant 13
Mt.Pleasant 14
Mt.Pleasant 15
Mt.Pleasant 16
Mt.Pleasant 17
Mt.Pleasant 18
Mt.Pleasant 19
Mt.Pleasant 20
Mt.Pleasant 21
Mt.Pleasant 22
Mt.Pleasant 23
Mt.Pleasant 24
Mt.Pleasant 25
Mt.Pleasant 26
Mt.Pleasant 27
Mt.Pleasant 28
Mt.Pleasant 29
Mt.Pleasant 30
Mt.Pleasant 31
Mt.Pleasant 32
Mt.Pleasant 33
Mt.Pleasant 34
Mt.Pleasant 35
Mt.Pleasant 36
Mt.Pleasant 37
Mt.Pleasant 38
Mt.Pleasant 39
North Charleston 1
North Charleston 2
North Charleston 3
North Charleston 4
North Charleston 5
North Charleston 6
North Charleston 7
North Charleston 8
North Charleston 9
North Charleston 10
North Charleston 11
North Charleston 12
North Charleston 13
North Charleston 14
North Charleston 15
North Charleston 16
North Charleston 17
North Charleston 18
North Charleston 19
North Charleston 20
North Charleston 21
North Charleston 22
North Charleston 23
North Charleston 24
North Charleston 25
North Charleston 26
North Charleston 27
North Charleston 28
North Charleston 29
North Charleston 30
Seabrook
St.Andrews 1
St.Andrews 2
St.Andrews 3
St.Andrews 4
St.Andrews 5
St.Andrews 6
St.Andrews 7
St.Andrews 8
St.Andrews 9
St.Andrews 10
St.Andrews 11
St.Andrews 12
St.Andrews 13
St.Andrews 14
St.Andrews 15
St.Andrews 16
St.Andrews 17
St.Andrews 18
St.Andrews 19
St.Andrews 20
St.Andrews 21
St.Andrews 22
St.Andrews 23
St.Andrews 24
St.Andrews 25
St.Andrews 26
St.Andrews 27
St.Andrews 28
St.Andrews 29
St.Andrews 30
St.Andrews 31
St.Andrews 32
St.Andrews 33
St.Andrews 34
St.Andrews 35
St.Andrews 36
St.Andrews 37
St.Pauls 1
St.Pauls 2A
St.Pauls 2B
St.Pauls 3
St.Pauls 4
St.Pauls 5
St.Pauls 6
Sullivans Island
Wadmalaw Island 1
Wadmalaw Island 2.
(B) The precinct lines pursuant to subsection (A) defining the precincts in Charleston County are as shown on the official map of the United States Census Bureau designated as P-19-07 on file with the Office of Research and Statistics of the State Budget and Control Board. The Office of Research and Statistics shall provide revised copies of maps of the above precincts defining precinct changes incorporated pursuant to this section to the Board of Elections and Voter Registration of Charleston County by the Office of Research and Statistics.
(C) The Charleston County Election Commission shall designate the polling place in each precinct.
SECTION 7-7-145. Repealed by 1992 Act No. 260, Section 2, eff February 19, 1992.
SECTION 7-7-150. Repealed by 1982 Act No. 357, Section 3, eff May 10, 1982.
SECTION 7-7-155. Repealed by 1982 Act No. 357, Section 3, eff May 10, 1982.
SECTION 7-7-160. Designation of voting precincts in Cherokee County.
(A) In Cherokee County there are voting precincts as follows:
Allens;
Alma Mill;
Antioch and King's Creek;
Ashworth;
Blacksburg Ward No. 1;
Blacksburg Ward No. 2;
Blacksburg Ward No. 3;
Blacksburg Ward No. 4;
Central;
Draytonville;
Ezells and Butler;
Gaffney Ward No. 1;
Gaffney Ward No. 2;
Gaffney Ward No. 3;
Gaffney Ward No. 4;
Gaffney Ward No. 5;
Gaffney Ward No. 6;
Goucher and Thicketty;
Grassy Pond;
Holly Grove and Buffalo;
Limestone Mill;
Littlejohn's and Sarratt's;
Macedonia;
Morgan;
Musgrove Mill;
Ninety Nine and Cherokee Falls;
Pleasant Grove;
Pleasant Meadows;
Ravenna and Brown's Mill;
Timber Ridge;
White Plains;
Wilkinsville and Metcalf; and
Wood's.
(B) The polling places of the various voting precincts in Cherokee County must be designated by the Cherokee County Election Commission. The precinct lines defining the above precincts are as shown on the official map designated as P-21-02 on file with the Office of Research and Statistical Services of the South Carolina Budget and Control Board and as shown on certified copies provided to the State Election Commission and the board of voter registration of the county by the Office of Research and Statistical Services. The official map may not be changed except by act of the General Assembly.
SECTION 7-7-170. Designation of voting precincts and places in Chester County.
(A) In Chester County there are the following voting precincts: Baldwin Mill; Baton Rouge; Beckhamville; Blackstock; Edgemoor; Eureka Mill; Fort Lawn; Halsellville; Hazelwood; Lando; Lansford; Lowrys; Richburg; Rodman; Rossville; Wilksburg; Great Falls Nos. 1 and 2; Great Falls No. 3; Chester, Ward 1; Chester, Ward 2; Chester, Ward 3; and Chester, Ward 4.
(B) The precinct lines defining the above precincts are as shown on maps filed with the clerk of court of the county and also on file with the State Election Commission as provided and maintained by the Division of Research and Statistical Services of the State Budget and Control Board.
(C) The polling places for the above precincts must be determined by the Chester County Election Commission with the approval of a majority of the Chester County Legislative Delegation.
SECTION 7-7-180. Designation of voting precincts in Chesterfield County.
(A) In Chesterfield County there are the following voting precincts:
Angelus-Catarrh
Bay Springs
Black Creek
Brocks Mill
Cash
Center Grove-Winzo
Cheraw No. 1
Cheraw No. 2
Cheraw No. 3
Cheraw No. 4
Courthouse
Dudley-Mangum
Grants Mill
Jefferson
Middendorf
Mt. Croghan
McBee
Ousleydale
Pageland No. 1
Pageland No. 2
Patrick
Pee Dee
Ruby
Shiloh
Snow Hill-Vaughn.
(B) The precinct lines defining the precincts in Chesterfield County pursuant to subsection (A) are as shown on the official map prepared by and on file with the Office of Research and Statistics of the State Budget and Control Board designated as document P-25-08 and as shown on copies of the official map provided to the Chesterfield County Board of Elections and Registration by the office.
(C) The polling places for the precincts provided in this section must be established by the Chesterfield County Board of Elections and Registration subject to approval by a majority of the Chesterfield County Legislative Delegation.
SECTION 7-7-190. Designation of voting precincts in Clarendon County.
(A) In Clarendon County there are the following voting precincts:
Alcolu;
Barrineau;
Barrows Mill;
Bloomville;
Calvary;
Davis Station;
Harmony;
Hicks;
Home Branch;
Jordan;
Manning No. 1;
Manning No. 2;
Manning No. 3;
Manning No. 4;
Manning No. 5;
New Zion;
Oakdale;
Paxville;
Panola;
Sardinia-Gable;
Summerton No. 1;
Summerton No. 2;
Summerton No. 3;
Turbeville; and
Wilson-Foreston.
(B) The polling places for the above precincts must be determined by the Clarendon County Election Commission with the approval of a majority of the Clarendon County Legislative Delegation.
(C) The precinct lines defining the precincts as provided in subsection (A) are as shown on the official map prepared by and on file with the Office of Research and Statistics of the State Budget and Control Board designated as document P-27-08.
SECTION 7-7-200. Designation of voting precincts in Colleton County.
(A) In Colleton County there are the following voting precincts:
Ashton;
Bells;
Berea (the boundaries of Berea precinct are hereby extended to include the area formerly included in Pine Grove precinct);
Canady's;
Cottageville;
Edisto;
Green Pond;
Hendersonville;
Horse Pen;
Hudson's Mill;
Jacksonboro;
Lodge;
Maple Cane;
Mashawville;
Peniel;
Peoples;
Petits;
Rice Patch;
Ritter;
Round O;
Ruffin;
Sidney;
Smoaks;
Sniders;
Stokes;
Walterboro No. 1;
Walterboro No. 2;
Walterboro No. 3;
Walterboro No. 4;
Williams;
Edisto Beach;
Wolfe Creek.
(B) The precinct lines defining the above precincts are as shown on maps filed with the Clerk of Court of the county and also on file with the State Election Commission as provided and maintained by the Office of Research and Statistics of the State Budget and Control Board.
(C) The polling places for the precincts provided in this section must be determined by the Colleton County Board of Elections and Voter Registration with the approval of a majority of the Colleton County Legislative Delegation.
SECTION 7-7-210. Designation of voting precincts in Darlington County.
(A) In Darlington County there are the following voting precincts:
Antioch
Auburn
Bethel
Burnt Branch
Black Creek-Clyde
Darlington No. 1
Darlington No. 2
Darlington No. 3
Darlington No. 4
Darlington No. 5
Darlington No. 6
Dovesville
Hartsville No. 1
Hartsville No. 4
Hartsville No. 5
Hartsville No. 6
Hartsville No. 7
Hartsville No. 8
Hartsville No. 9
High Hill
Indian Branch
Kelleytown
Lake Swamp
Lamar No. 1
Lamar No. 2
Lydia
Mechanicsville
New Market
Oates
Palmetto
Society Hill
Swift Creek.
(B) The precinct lines defining the precincts provided for in subsection (A) are as shown on map document P-31-07 on file with the Darlington County Board of Elections and Registration as provided and maintained by the Office of Research and Statistics of the State Budget and Control Board.
(C) The polling places for the precincts provided in this section must be determined by the Darlington County Board of Elections and Registration with the approval of a majority of the Darlington County Legislative Delegation to include the member or members from that district.
SECTION 7-7-220. Designation of voting precincts in Dillon County; polling places.
(A) In Dillon County there are the following voting precincts: Bermuda; Carolina; East Dillon; South Dillon; West Dillon; Floydale; Fork; Gaddy's Mill; Hamer; Kemper; Lake View; Latta; Little Rock; Manning; Minturn; Mt. Calvary; New Holly; Oak Grove; Oakland; and Pleasant Hill.
(B) The precinct lines defining these precincts are as shown on maps filed with the Clerk of Court of the county and also on file with the State Election Commission as provided and maintained by the Division of Research and Statistical Services of the State Budget and Control Board.
(C) Polling places for the precincts provided in this section must be determined by the Dillon County Election Commission with the approval of a majority of the Senators and a majority of the members of the House of Representatives representing Dillon County.
SECTION 7-7-230. Designation of voting precincts in Dorchester County.
(A) In Dorchester County there are the following voting precincts:
Archdale
Archdale 2
Ashborough East
Ashborough East 2
Ashborough West
Ashborough West 2
Ashley River
Bacons Bridge
Beech Hill
Beech Hill 2
Brandymill
Brandymill 2
Briarwood
Briarwood 2
Briarwood 3
Butternut
Carolina
Central
Central 2
Clemson
Clemson 2
Clemson 3
Coastal
Coastal 2
Coosaw
Coosaw 2
Cypress
Delemars
Dorchester
Dorchester 2
Flowertown
Flowertown 2
Four Hole
German Town
Givhans
Givhans 2
Greenhurst
Greenwave
Grover
Harleyville
Indian Field
Indian Field 2
Irongate
Irongate 2
Irongate 3
King's Grant
King's Grant 2
Knightsville
Lincoln
Miles/Jamison
Newington
North Summerville
North Summerville 2
Oakbrook
Patriot
Reevesville
Ridgeville
Ridgeville 2
Rosinville
Rosses
Saul Dam
Sawmill Branch
Spann
St. George No. 1
St. George No. 2
Stallsville
Tranquil
Tranquil 2
Trolley
Tupperway
Tupperway 2
Windsor.
(B) The precinct lines defining the above precincts are as shown on maps filed with the Office of Research and Statistics of the State Budget and Control Board designated as document P-35-08 and as shown on copies provided to the Dorchester County Board of Elections and Registration by the office.
(C) The polling places for the precincts provided in this section must be established by the Dorchester County Board of Elections and Registration.
SECTION 7-7-240. Designation of voting precincts in Edgefield County.
(A) In Edgefield County there are the following voting precincts:
Edgefield No. 1
Edgefield No. 2
Kendall
Johnston No. 1
Johnston No. 2
Trenton
Merriweather No. 1
Merriweather No. 2
West Side
Harmony
North Side
Brunson.
(B) The precinct lines defining the above precincts are as shown on maps provided to the Registration and Elections Commission for Edgefield County as maintained by the Office of Research and Statistics of the State Budget and Control Board and designated as document P-37-05.
(C) Polling places for the precincts provided in this section must be determined by the Registration and Elections Commission for Edgefield County with the approval of a majority of the Edgefield County Legislative Delegation.
SECTION 7-7-250. Designation of voting precincts in Fairfield County.
In Fairfield County there are the following voting precincts: Centerville; Feasterville; Horeb-Glenn; Mitford; Monticello; Ridgeway; Winnsboro, composed of Winnsboro Polling Place No. 1 (area west of Congress Street) and Winnsboro Polling Place No. 2 (area east of Congress Street); Woodward; Greenbrier; Lebanon; Jenkinsville; Winnsboro Mills; South Winnsboro; New Hope; Blairs; Gladden Grove; Hickory Ridge; White Oak; Simpson; Dutchman Creek; and Blackstock.
The precinct lines defining the above precincts are as shown on the official map prepared by and on file with the Division of Research and Statistical Services of the Budget and Control Board and as shown on copies of the official map provided to the State Election Commission and the Fairfield County Board of Voter Registration by the Division of Research and Statistical Services. The official date of the map is June 15, 1989.
The polling places for the above precincts must be determined by the Fairfield County Election Commission with the approval of a majority of the Fairfield County Legislative Delegation.
SECTION 7-7-260. Designation of voting precincts in Florence County.
(A) In Florence County there are the following voting precincts:
Back Swamp
Brookgreen
Cartersville
Claussen
Coles Crossroads
Coward 1
Coward 2
Delmae 1
Delmae 2
Ebenezer 1
Ebenezer 2
Ebenezer 3
Effingham
Elim-Glenwood
Evergreen
Florence Ward 1
Florence Ward 2
Florence Ward 3
Florence Ward 4
Florence Ward 5
Florence Ward 6
Florence Ward 7
Florence Ward 8
Florence Ward 9
Florence Ward 10
Florence Ward 11
Florence Ward 12
Florence Ward 14
Florence Ward 15
Friendfield
Gilbert
Greenwood
Hannah
High Hill
Johnsonville
Kingsburg-Stone
Lake City No. 1
Lake City No. 2
Lake City No. 3
Lake City No. 4
Leo
Mars Bluff No. 1
Mars Bluff No. 2
McAllister Mill
Mill Branch
Oak Grove-Sardis
Olanta
Pamplico No. 1
Pamplico No. 2
Prospect
Quinby
Salem
Savannah Grove
Scranton
South Florence 1
South Florence 2
Spaulding
Tans Bay
Timmonsville 1
Timmonsville 2
Vox
West Florence 1
West Florence 2
(B) The precinct lines defining the precincts in subsection (A) are as shown on the official map designated P-4199 and on file with the Division of Research and Statistical Services of the State Budget and Control Board and as shown on certified copies provided to the State Election Commission and the Board of Voter Registration of the county by the Division of Research and Statistical Services.
(C) The polling places for the precincts provided for in subsection (A) must be established by the Florence County Election Commission.
SECTION 7-7-265. Repealed by 1999 Act No. 23, Section 2, eff upon approval (became law without the Governor's signature on June 2, 1999).
SECTION 7-7-270. Designation of voting precincts in Georgetown County.
(A) In Georgetown County there are the following voting precincts: Andrews; Andrews Outside; Bethel; Black River; Brown's Ferry; Carver's Bay; Cedar Creek; Choppee; Folly Grove; Georgetown No. 1; Georgetown No. 2-Dream Keepers; Georgetown No. 3; Georgetown No. 4; Georgetown No. 5; Grier's; Kensington; Murrell's Inlet No. 1; Murrell's Inlet No. 2; Murrell's Inlet No. 3; Murrell's Inlet No. 4; Myersville; Pawley's Island No. 1; Pawley's Island No. 2; Pawley's Island No. 3; Pawley's Island No. 4; Pawley's Island No. 5; Pennyroyal; Plantersville; Pleasant Hill; Potato Bed Ferry; Sampit; Santee; Spring Gulley; and Winyah Bay.
(B) The precinct lines defining the above precincts in Georgetown County are as shown on the official map prepared by and on file with the Office of Research and Statistics of the State Budget and Control Board designated as P-43-09 and as shown on copies of the official map provided by the office to the Georgetown County Board of Elections and Registration.
(C) The polling places for the precincts provided in this section must be established by the Georgetown County Board of Elections and Registration subject to approval by a majority of the Georgetown County Legislative Delegation.
SECTION 7-7-280. Designation of voting precincts in Greenville County.
(A) In Greenville County there are the following voting precincts:
Aiken
Altamont Forest
Asheton Lakes
Avon
Baker Creek
Belle Meade
Bells Crossing
Belmont
Berea
Boiling Springs
Botany Woods
Bridge Fork
Brookglenn
Canebrake
Carolina
Castle Rock
Chestnut Hills
Circle Creek
Clear Creek
Conestee
Darby Ridge
Del Norte
Devenger
Donaldson
Dove Tree
Dunklin
Eastside
Ebenezer
Edwards Forest
Enoree
Feaster
Fork Shoals
Fountain Inn 1
Fountain Inn 2
Fox Chase
Frohawk
Furman
Gowensville
Granite Creek
Graze Branch
Greenbriar
Greenville 1
Greenville 3
Greenville 4
Greenville 5
Greenville 6
Greenville 7
Greenville 8
Greenville 10
Greenville 14
Greenville 16
Greenville 17
Greenville 18
Greenville 19
Greenville 20
Greenville 21
Greenville 22
Greenville 23
Greenville 24
Greenville 25
Greenville 26
Greenville 27
Greenville 28
Greenville 29
Grove
Hillcrest
Holly Tree
Jennings Mill
Kilgore Farms
Lakeview
Laurel Ridge
Leawood
Locust Hill
Long Creek
Maple Creek
Maridell
Mauldin 1
Mauldin 2
Mauldin 3
Mauldin 4
Mauldin 5
Mauldin 6
Mauldin 7
Mission
Monaview
Moore Creek
Mountain Creek
Mountain View
Mt. Pleasant
Neely Farms
Northwood
Oakview
Oneal
Palmetto
Paris Mountain
Pebble Creek
Pelham Falls
Piedmont
Pineview
Poinsett
Raintree
Ranch Creek
Reedy Fork
Riverside
Riverwalk
Rock Hill
Rocky Creek
Rolling Green
Royal Oaks
Saluda
Sandy Flat
Sevier
Silverleaf
Simpsonville 1
Simpsonville 2
Simpsonville 3
Simpsonville 4
Simpsonville 5
Simpsonville 6
Skyland
Slater Marietta
Southside
Sparrows Point
Spring Forest
Standing Springs
Stonehaven
Stone Valley
Suber Mill
Sugar Creek
Sulphur Springs
Sycamore
Tanglewood
Taylors
Thornblade
Tigerville
Timberlake
Trade
Travelers Rest 1
Travelers Rest 2
Tubbs Mountain
Tyger River
Verdmont
Wade Hampton
Walnut Springs
Ware Place
Welcome
Wellington
Westcliffe
Westside
Woodmont
Woodruff Lakes.
(B) The precinct lines defining the precincts in subsection (A) are as shown on maps filed with the Greenville County Board of Voter Registration as provided and maintained by the Office of Research and Statistics of the State Budget and Control Board designated as document P-45-09.
(C) The polling places for the precincts provided in subsection (A) must be established by the Greenville County Board of Voter Registration and the Greenville County Election Commission with the approval of a majority of the members of the Greenville County Legislative Delegation.
SECTION 7-7-290. Designation of voting precincts in Greenwood County.
(A) In Greenwood County there are the following voting precincts:
1-Greenwood No. 1
2-Greenwood No. 2
3-Greenwood No. 3
4-Greenwood No. 4
5-Greenwood No. 5
6-Greenwood No. 6
7-Greenwood No. 7
8-Greenwood No. 8
9-Glendale
10-Harris
11-Laco
12-Ninety Six
13-Ninety Six Mill
14-Ware Shoals
15-Hodges
16-Cokesbury
17-Coronaca
18-Greenwood High
19-Georgetown
20-Sandridge
21-Callison
22-Bradley
23-Troy
24-Epworth
25-Verdery
26-New Market
27-Emerald
28-Airport
29-Emerald High
30-Civic Center
31-Riley
32-Shoals Junction
33-Greenwood Mill
34-Stonewood
35-Mimosa Crest
36-Lower Lake
37-Pinecrest
38-Maxwellton Pike
39-New Castle
40-Rutherford Shoals
41-Liberty
42-Biltmore Pines
43-Marshall Oaks
44-Sparrows Grace.
(B) The precinct lines defining the precincts are as shown on the official map P-47-09 on file with the Office of Research and Statistics of the State Budget and Control Board and as shown on copies provided to the Greenwood Board of Voter Registration. The official map may not be changed except by act of the General Assembly.
(C) The Greenwood County Election Commission shall designate the polling places of each precinct.
SECTION 7-7-300. Designation of voting precincts in Hampton County.
(A) In Hampton County there are the following voting precincts: Brunson, polling place at Brunson Fire Department; Hampton Courthouse No. 1, polling place at Ben Hazel School; Hampton Courthouse No. 2, polling place at County Courthouse; Varnville, polling place at Fire House at Town Hall; Early Branch, polling place at Early Branch Grocery on Highway 68 (formerly McTeer's Store); Garnett, polling place at Garnett Learning Center; Gifford, polling place at Gifford Lodge Hall; Estill, polling place at Estill Fire Department; Bonnett, polling place at Bonnett Fire Department; Furman, polling place at Old Furman School; Yemassee, polling place at Yemassee Town Hall; Horse Gall, polling place at Vincent Smith's Garage; Rivers Mill, polling place at Hickory Grove Community Center; Hopewell, polling place at Hopewell Community Center; Crocketville-Miley, polling place at Crocketville Community Center; Cummings, polling place at Cummings Fire Department; Scotia, polling place at Scotia Town Hall; and Black Creek, polling place at Will Kinard's Home.
(B) The precinct lines defining the above precincts are as shown on maps filed with the clerk of court of the county and also on file with the State Election Commission as provided and maintained by the Office of Research and Statistics of the State Budget and Control Board.
SECTION 7-7-310. Preparation of registration books for Estill precinct.
The registration books for the Estill Precinct shall be prepared in such manner as to reflect the names of persons entitled to vote at the respective polling places.
SECTION 7-7-320. Designation of voting precincts in Horry County.
(A) In Horry County there are the following voting precincts:
Adrian
Allsbrook
Atlantic Beach
Aynor
Bayboro
Brooksville
Brownway
Burgess 1
Burgess 2
Carolina Forest 1
Carolina Forest 2
Cedar Grove
Cherry Grove 1
Cherry Grove 2
Coastal Carolina
Coastal Lane 1
Coastal Lane 2
Cool Springs
Crescent
Daisy
Deerfield
Dog Bluff
Dogwood
Dunes 1
Dunes 2
Dunes 3
East Conway
East Loris
Ebenezer
Emerald Forest 1
Emerald Forest 2
Emerald Forest 3
Enterprise
Floyds
Forest Brook
Four Mile
Galivants Ferry
Garden City 1
Garden City 2
Garden City 3
Garden City 4
Glenns Bay
Green Sea
Gurley
Hickory Grove
Hickory Hill
Homewood
Horry
Inland
Jackson Bluff
Jamestown
Jernigan's Cross Roads
Jet Port 1
Jet Port 2
Jordanville
Joyner Swamp
Juniper Bay
Lake Park
Leon
Little River 1
Little River 2
Little River 3
Live Oak
Maple
Marlowe
Methodist Rehobeth
Mill Swamp
Mt. Olive
Mt. Vernon
Myrtle Trace
Myrtlewood 1
Myrtlewood 2
Myrtlewood 3
Nixon's Cross Roads 1
Nixon's Cross Roads 2
North Conway 1
North Conway 2
Norton
Ocean Drive 1
Ocean Drive 2
Ocean Forest 1
Ocean Forest 2
Ocean Forest 3
Palmetto Bays
Pawley's Swamp
Pleasant View
Poplar Hill
Port Harrelson
Race Path 1
Race Path 2
Red Bluff
Red Hill 1
Red Hill 2
Salem
Sea Oats 1
Sea Oats 2
Sea Winds
Shell
Socastee 1
Socastee 2
Socastee 3
Socastee 4
Spring Branch
Surfside 1
Surfside 2
Surfside 3
Surfside 4
Sweet Home
Taylorsville
Tilly Swamp
Toddville
Wampee
West Conway
West Loris
White Oak
Wild Wing
Windy Hill 1
Windy Hill 2.
(B) The precinct lines defining the precincts provided for in subsection (A) are as shown on maps filed with the County Election Commission and the Voter Registration Board as provided and maintained by the Office of Research and Statistics of the State Budget and Control Board designated as document P-51-07.
(C) The polling places for the precincts listed in subsection (A) must be determined by the Horry County Election Commission with the approval of a majority of the Horry County Legislative Delegation.
SECTION 7-7-330. Designation of voting precincts in Jasper County; polling places.
(A) In Jasper County there are the following voting precincts:
Coosawhatchie
Gillisonville
Grahamville 1
Grahamville 2
Grays
Hardeeville 1
Hardeeville 2
Levy
Okatie
Pineland
Ridgeland 1
Ridgeland 2
Ridgeland 3
Tillman
(B) The precinct lines defining the precincts in subsection (A) are as shown on maps filed with the clerk of court of the county and also on file with the State Election Commission as provided and maintained by the Division of Research and Statistical Services of the State Budget and Control Board designated as document P-5399.
(C) The polling places for the precincts listed in subsection (A) must be determined by the Board of Elections and Voter Registration of Jasper County with the approval of a majority of the Jasper County Legislative Delegation.
SECTION 7-7-340. Designation of voting precincts in Kershaw County.
(A) In Kershaw County there are the following voting precincts:
Airport
Antioch
Bethune
Buffalo
Camden No. 1
Camden No. 2
Camden No. 3
Camden No. 4
Camden No. 5
Camden No. 5-A
Camden No. 6
Cassatt
Charlotte Thompson
Doby's Mill
East Camden-Hermitage
Elgin No. 1
Elgin No. 2
Elgin No. 3
Elgin No. 4
Elgin No. 5
Gates Ford
Liberty Hill
Lugoff No. 1
Lugoff No. 2
Lugoff No. 3
Lugoff No. 4
Malvern Hill
Rabon's Crossroads
Riverdale
Salt Pond
Shaylor's Hill
Springdale
Westville
White's Gardens.
(B) The precinct lines defining the above precincts in Kershaw County are as shown on the official map prepared by and on file with the Office of Research and Statistics of the State Budget and Control Board designated as document P-55-09 and as shown on copies of the official map provided to the Kershaw County Board of Voter Registration by the office.
(C) The polling places for the precincts provided in this section must be established by the Kershaw County Election Commission subject to approval by a majority of the Kershaw County Legislative Delegation.
SECTION 7-7-350. Designation of voting precincts in Lancaster County.
(A) In Lancaster County there are the following voting precincts:
Antioch;
Belaire;
Belaire Number 2;
Camp Creek;
Carmel;
Chesterfield Avenue;
Douglas;
Dwight;
Elgin;
Erwin Farm;
Gooch's Cross Road;
Heath Springs;
Hyde Park;
Jacksonham;
Kershaw North;
Kershaw South;
Lancaster East;
Lancaster West;
Lynwood Drive;
Midway;
Pleasant Hill;
Pleasant Valley;
Pleasant Valley Number 2;
Rich Hill;
Riverside;
Spring Hill;
Unity;
Van Wyck; and
Wylie Park.
(B) The precinct lines defining the above precincts are as shown on maps filed with the clerk of court of the county and also on file with the State Election Commission as provided and maintained by the Division of Research and Statistical Services of the State Budget and Control Board designated as document P-57-06.
(C) The polling places for the precincts provided in this section must be established by the Lancaster County Board of Elections and Voter Registration subject to approval by a majority of the Lancaster County Legislative Delegation.
SECTION 7-7-360. Designation of voting precincts in Laurens County
(A) In Laurens County there are the following precincts:
Bailey;
Barksdale-Narnie;
Brewerton;
Clinton Mill;
Clinton No. 1;
Clinton No. 2;
Clinton No. 3;
Cooks;
Cross Hill;
Ekom;
Gray Court;
Greenpond;
Hickory Tavern;
Joanna;
Jones;
Long Branch;
Lydia Mill;
Madden;
Martins-Poplar Springs;
Mount Olive;
Mountville;
Ora-Lanford;
Owings;
Princeton;
Trinity Ridge;
Ward 1;
Ward 2;
Ward 3;
Ward 4;
Ward 5;
Ward 6;
Waterloo;
Wattsville; and
Youngs.
(B) The precinct lines defining the precincts in subsection (A) are as shown on the official map designated as P-59-04 and on file with the Office of Research and Statistics of the State Budget and Control Board and as shown on certified copies provided to the State Election Commission and the Registration and Elections Commission for Laurens County by the Office of Research and Statistics.
(C) The polling places for the precincts listed in subsection (A) must be established by the Registration and Elections Commission for Laurens County with the approval of a majority of the Laurens County Legislative Delegation.
SECTION 7-7-370. Designation of voting precincts in Lee County.
(A)(1) In Lee County there are the following voting precincts:
Ashland/Stokes Bridge
Ashwood
Bishopville No. 1
Bishopville No. 2
Bishopville No. 3
Bishopville No. 4
Cedar Creek
Cypress
Elliott
Hickory Hill
Ionia
Lynchburg
Manville
Mt. Clio
Rattlesnake Springs
Schrocks Mill/Lucknow
South Lynchburg
Spring Hill
St. Charles
St. Matthews
Turkey Creek
Woodrow.
(2) The division line between the voting precincts at Bishopville is Main Street and Church Street, Bishopville No. 1 being the southwest corner, Bishopville No. 2 the southeast corner, Bishopville No. 3 the northeast corner, and Bishopville No. 4 the northwest corner.
(B) The precinct lines defining the above precincts are as shown on maps filed with the Clerk of Court of the county and also on file with the State Election Commission as provided and maintained by the Office of Research and Statistics of the State Budget and Control Board designated as document P-61-04.
(C) The polling places for the precincts provided in this section must be established by the Lee County Board of Elections and Registration upon approval of the Lee County Legislative Delegation.
SECTION 7-7-380. Designation of voting precincts in Lexington County; determination of polling places by Lexington County Election Commission.
(A) In Lexington County there are the following voting precincts:
Amicks Ferry
Barr Road
Batesburg
Bethany
Beulah Church
Boiling Springs
Boiling Springs South
Bush River
Cayce No. 1
Cayce No. 2
Cayce No. 3
Cayce 2A
Cedar Crest
Chalk Hill
Challedon
Chapin
Coldstream
Congaree 1
Congaree 2
Cromer
Dreher Island
Dutchman Shores
Edenwood
Edmund
Emmanuel Church
Fairview
Faith Church
Gardendale
Gaston 1
Gaston 2
Gilbert
Grenadier
Hollow Creek
Hook's Store
Irmo
Kitti Wake
Lake Murray 1
Lake Murray 2
Leaphart Road
Leesville
Lexington No. 1
Lexington No. 2
Lexington No. 3
Lexington No. 4
Lincreek
Mack-Edisto
Midway
Mims
Mt.Hebron
Mount Horeb
Murraywood
Oakwood
Old Barnwell Road
Old Lexington
Park Road
Pelion 1
Pelion 2
Pilgrim Church
Pine Ridge
Pineview
Pond Branch
Providence Church
Quail Hollow
Quail Valley
Red Bank
Red Bank South
Ridge Road
Round Hill
Saluda River
Sand Hill
Sandy Run
Seven Oaks
Sharpe's Hill
Springdale
Springdale South
St.Davids
St.Michael
Summit
Swansea 1
Swansea 2
West Columbia No. 1
West Columbia No. 2
West Columbia No. 3
West Columbia No. 4
Westover
White Knoll
Whitehall
Woodland Hills.
(B) The polling places of the various voting precincts in Lexington County must be designated by the Registration and Elections Commission for Lexington County. The precinct lines defining the precincts in subsection (A) are as shown on the official map prepared by and on file with the Office of Research and Statistics of the State Budget and Control Board designated as document P-63-07 and as shown on copies provided to the Registration and Elections Commission for Lexington County by the Office of Research and Statistics. The official map may not be changed except by act of the General Assembly.
SECTION 7-7-390. Designation of voting precincts in McCormick County.
In McCormick County there are voting precincts numbered and named as follows: Number 1--Mt. Carmel; Number 2--Willington; Number 3- Savannah; Number 4--McCormick No. 1; Number 5--Bethany; Number 6--McCormick No. 2; Number 7--Plum Branch; Number 8--Parksville; Number 9--Modoc; and Number 10- Clarks Hill.
The precinct lines defining the above precincts are as shown on official maps on file with the Division of Research and Statistical Services of the State Budget and Control Board and as shown on certified copies provided to the State Election Commission and the McCormick County Board of Voter Registration by the Division.
Polling places must be determined by the McCormick County Election Commission with the approval of the McCormick County Legislative Delegation.
SECTION 7-7-400. Designation of voting precincts in Marion County.
In Marion County there shall be the following voting precincts: Britton's Neck; Friendship; Centenary; Rains; Marion No. 1; Marion No. 2; Marion North; Marion South; Marion West; Sellers; Temperance; Zion; Northwest; Mullins; Southwest Mullins; Northeast Mullins; Southeast Mullins; and Nichols.
The precinct lines defining the above precincts are as shown on maps filed with the Clerk of Court of the county and also on file with the State Election Commission as provided and maintained by the Division of Research and Statistical Services of the State Budget and Control Board.
SECTION 7-7-410. Designation of voting precincts in Marlboro County.
(A) In Marlboro County there are the following precincts:
(1) Adamsville
(2) Blenheim
(3) Brightsville
(4) Brownsville
(5) Clio
(6) McColl
(7) East McColl
(8) Quick's Cross Roads
(9) Red Hill
(10) Tatum
(11) Wallace
(12) North Bennettsville
(13) South Bennettsville
(14) East Bennettsville
(15) West Bennettsville
(B) The precinct lines defining the precincts provided in subsection (A) of this section are as shown on the official map prepared by and on file with the Division of Research and Statistical Services of the State Budget and Control Board designated as document P-69-93 and as shown on certified copies of the official map provided by the division to the State Election Commission and the Marlboro County Board of Elections and Registration.
(C) The polling places for the precincts provided in subsection (A) of this section must be established by the Marlboro County Board of Elections and Registration with the approval of a majority of the Marlboro County Legislative Delegation.
SECTION 7-7-420. Designation of voting precincts in Newberry County.
(A) In Newberry County there are the following voting precincts:
Beth-Eden
Bush River
Chappells
Fairview
Hartford
Helena
Johnstone
Kinards-Jalapa
Little Mountain
Maybinton
Midway
Mt.Bethel-Garmany
Consolidated Number 5
Newberry Ward 1
Newberry Ward 2
Newberry Ward 3
Newberry Ward 4
Newberry Ward 5
Newberry Ward 6
Oakland
O'Neal
Peak
Pomaria
Prosperity
St.Phillips-Jolly Street
Silverstreet
Stoney Hill
Wheeland
Whitmire City
Whitmire Outside.
(B) The precinct lines defining the precincts provided in subsection (A) in Newberry County are as shown on the official map prepared by and on file with the Office of Research and Statistics of the State Budget and Control Board designated as document P-71-05 and as shown on copies of the official map provided by the office to the State Election Commission and the Newberry County Registration and Election Commission.
(C) The polling places for the precincts provided in this section must be established by the Newberry County Registration and Election Commission subject to the approval of the majority of the Newberry County Delegation.
SECTION 7-7-430. Designation of voting precincts in Oconee County.
(A) In Oconee County there are the following voting precincts:
Bounty Land
Earles Grove
Fair Play
Friendship
Holly Springs
Keowee
Long Creek
Madison
Mountain Rest
Newry-Corinth
Oakway
Ravenel
Return
Richland
Salem
Seneca No. 1
Seneca No. 2
Seneca No. 3
Seneca No. 4
Shiloh
South Union
Stamp Creek
Tamassee
Tokeena/Providence
Utica
Walhalla No. 1
Walhalla No. 2
Westminster No. 1
Westminster No. 2
West Union.
(B) The precinct lines defining the above precincts in Oconee County are as shown on the official map prepared by and on file with the Office of Research and Statistics of the State Budget and Control Board designated as document P-73-03 and as shown on certified copies of the official map provided to the State Election Commission and the Oconee Registration and Elections Commission by the division.
(C) The polling places for the precincts provided in this section must be established by the Oconee Registration and Elections Commission.
SECTION 7-7-440. Designation of voting precincts in Orangeburg County.
(A) In Orangeburg County there are the following voting precincts:
Precinct Name
Orangeburg Ward 1
Orangeburg Ward 2
Orangeburg Ward 3
Orangeburg Ward 4
Orangeburg Ward 5
Orangeburg Ward 6
Orangeburg Ward 7
Orangeburg Ward 8
Orangeburg Ward 9
Orangeburg Ward 10
Suburban 1
Suburban 2
Suburban 3
Suburban 4
Suburban 5
Suburban 6
Suburban 7
Suburban 8
Suburban 9
Bethel
Bolentown
Bowman 1
Bowman 2
Branchville 1
Branchville 2
Brookdale
Cope
Cordova 1
Cordova 2
Edisto
Elloree 1
Elloree 2
Eutawville 1
Eutawville 2
Four Holes
Holly Hill 1
Holly Hill 2
Jamison
Limestone 1
Limestone 2
Neeses-Livingston
Nix
North 1
North 2
Norway
Pinehill
Providence
Rowesville
Santee 1
Santee 2
Springfield
Vance
Whittaker
(B) The precinct lines defining the precincts in subsection (A) are as shown on official maps on file with the Office of Research and Statistics of the Budget and Control Board and as shown on copies provided to the State Election Commission and the Orangeburg County Board of Voter Registration by the office and designated as P-75-05.
(C) The polling places for the precincts provided in this section must be determined by the Orangeburg County Election Commission subject to the approval of a majority of the Orangeburg County Legislative Delegation.
SECTION 7-7-450. Designation of voting precincts in Pickens County.
(A) In Pickens County there are the following voting precincts:
Albert R. Lewis
Arial Mill
Brushy Creek
Calhoun
Cedar Rock
Central 1
Central 2
Clemson 1
Clemson 2
Crossroads
Crosswell 1
Crosswell 2
Dacusville 1
Dacusville 2
Easley
Flat Rock
Forest Acres
Georges Creek
Glassy Mountain
Griffin
Holly Springs
Lawrence Chapel
Liberty 1
Liberty 2
McKissick
Morrison
Mountain View
Norris
Park Street
Pickens 1
Pickens 2
Pickens 3
Pickens 4
Pickensville
Pike
Powdersville 1
Powdersville 2
Praters Creek 1
Praters Creek 2
Pumpkintown
Rice's Creek
Rock Springs
Saluda
Simpson
Six Mile
Skelton
Smith Grove
Stone Church
University
Woodside
Zion
(B) The precinct lines defining the above precincts are as shown on official maps on file with the Office of Research and Statistical Services of the Budget and Control Board designated as document P-77-01 and as shown on certified copies provided to the State Election Commission and the Pickens County Board of Voter Registration by the office.
(C) The polling places for the precincts provided in this section must be established by the Pickens County Registration and Elections Commission subject to the approval of the majority of the Pickens County Legislative Delegation.
SECTION 7-7-460. Repealed by 1985 Act No. 20, Section 3, eff June 20, 1985.
SECTION 7-7-465. Designation of voting precincts in Richland County.
(A) In Richland County there are the following voting precincts:
Ward 1
Ward 2
Ward 3
Ward 4
Ward 5
Ward 6
Ward 7
Ward 8
Ward 9
Ward 10
Ward 11
Ward 12
Ward 13
Ward 14
Ward 15
Ward 16
Ward 17
Ward 18
Ward 19
Ward 20
Ward 21
Ward 22
Ward 23
Ward 24
Ward 25
Ward 26
Ward 29
Ward 30
Ward 31
Ward 32
Ward 33
Ward 34
Arcadia
Ardincaple
Ballentine
Barrier Free
Beatty Road
Bluff
Blythewood #1
Blythewood #2
Blythewood #3
Brandon
Briarwood
Caughman Road
College Place
Cooper
Dennyside
Dentsville
Dutch Fork #1
Dutch Fork #2
Eastover
Edgewood
Estates
Fairlawn
Fairwold
East Forest Acres
North Forest Acres
South Forest Acres
Friarsgate #1
Friarsgate #2
Old Friarsgate
Gadsden
Garners
Greenview
Gregg Park
Hampton
Harbison #1
Harbison #2
Hopkins
Horrell Hill
Hunting Creek
Keels
Keenan
Kelly Mill
Killian
Kingswood
Lake Carolina
Lincolnshire
Long Creek
Lykesland
Meadowfield
Meadowlake
McEntire
Midway
Mill Creek
Monticello
North Springs #1
North Springs #2
Oak Point
Oakwood
Olympia
Parkridge
Parkway #1
Parkway #2
Pennington
Pine Grove
Pine Lakes
Pinewood
Polo Road
Pontiac
Rice Creek
Ridge View
Ridgewood
Riverside
Riversprings
Riverwalk
Round Top
St. Andrews
Sandlapper
Satchelford
Skyland
South Beltline
Spring Hill
Spring Valley
Spring Valley West
Springville
Trenholm Road
Valhalla
Valley State Park
Walden
Westminster
Whitewell
Wildewood
Woodfield
Woodlands
(B) The precinct lines defining the precincts provided in subsection (A) are as shown on the official map prepared by and on file with the Division of Research and Statistics of the South Carolina Budget and Control Board designated as document P-79-07 and as shown on copies of the official map provided to the Richland County Board of Voter Registration by the Division of Research and Statistics.
(C) The polling places for the precincts provided in this section must be established by the Richland County Election Commission subject to the approval of the majority of the Richland County Legislative Delegation.
SECTION 7-7-470. Repealed 1985 Act No. 20, Section 3, eff June 20, 1985.
SECTION 7-7-480. Designation of voting precincts in Saluda County.
(A) In Saluda County there are the following voting precincts:
Centennial
Clyde
Delmar
Fruit Hill
Higgins/Zoar
Holly
Hollywood
Holstons
Mayson
Mt. Willing
Pleasant Cross
Pleasant Grove
Richland
Ridge Spring/Monetta
Saluda No. 1
Saluda No. 2
Sardis
Ward
(B) The precinct lines defining the above precincts are as shown on official maps on file with the Division of Research and Statistical Services of the Budget and Control Board designated as document P-81-94 and as shown on certified copies provided to the State Election Commission and the Saluda County Board of Voter Registration by the division.
(C) The polling places for the precincts provided in this section must be established by the Saluda County Election Commission subject to the approval of a majority of the Saluda County Legislative Delegation.
SECTION 7-7-490. Designation of voting precincts in Spartanburg County.
(A) In Spartanburg County there are the following voting precincts:
Abner Creek Baptist
Anderson Mill Elementary
Arcadia Elementary
Arrowood Baptist
Beaumont Methodist
Beech Springs Intermediate
Ben Avon Methodist
Bethany Baptist
Bethany Wesleyan
Boiling Springs Elementary
Boiling Springs High School
Boiling Springs Intermediate
Boiling Springs Jr. High
Boiling Springs 9th Grade
Canaan Baptist
Cannons Elementary
Carlisle Fosters Grove
Cavins Hobbysville
C.C. Woodson Recreation
Cedar Grove Baptist
Chapman Elementary
Chapman High School
Cherokee Springs Fire Station
Chesnee Senior Center
Cleveland Elementary
Clifdale Elementary
Converse Fire Station
Cooley Springs Baptist
Cornerstone Baptist
Cowpens Depot Museum
Cowpens Fire Station
Croft Baptist
Cross Anchor Fire Station
Cudd Memorial
Daniel Morgan Technology Center
Drayton Fire Station
Eastside Baptist
Ebenezer Baptist
Enoree First Baptist
E.P. Todd Elementary
Fairforest Middle School
Friendship Baptist
Gable Middle School
Glendale Fire Station
Grace Baptist
Gramling Methodist
Hayne Baptist
Hendrix Elementary
Holly Springs Baptist
Inman Mills Baptist
Jesse Bobo Elementary
Jesse Boyd Elementary
Lake Bowen Baptist
Landrum High School
Landrum United Methodist
Lyman Town Hall
Mayo Elementary
Motlow Creek Baptist
Mountain View Baptist
Mt. Calvary Presbyterian
Mt. Moriah Baptist
Mt. Sinai Baptist
Mt. Zion Full Gospel Baptist
North Spartanburg Fire Station
Oakland Elementary
Pacolet Town Hall
Park Hills Elementary
Pauline Glenn Springs Elementary
Pelham Fire Station
Pine Street Elementary
Poplar Springs Fire Station
Powell Saxon Una Fire Station
R.D. Anderson Vocational
Rebirth Missionary Baptist
Reidville Elementary
Reidville Fire Station
Roebuck Bethlehem
Roebuck Elementary
Silverhill United Methodist
Southside Baptist
Spartanburg High School
Startex Fire Station
Swofford Career Center
Travelers Rest Baptist
Trinity Methodist
T.W. Edwards Recreation Center
Una Fire Station
Victor Mill Methodist
Wellford Fire Station
West Side Baptist
West View Elementary
White Stone Methodist
Whitlock Jr. High
Woodland Heights Recreation Center
Woodruff American Legion
Woodruff Armory Drive Fire Station
Woodruff Fire Station
Woodruff Town Hall
(B) The precinct lines defining the precincts in subsection (A) are as shown on the official map on file with the Office of Research and Statistics of the State Budget and Control Board and as shown on copies provided to the Board of Voter Registration of the county by the Office of Research and Statistics designated as document P-83-09.
(C) The polling places for the precincts listed in subsection (A) must be determined by the Spartanburg County Election Commission with the approval of a majority of the Spartanburg County Legislative Delegation.
SECTION 7-7-500. Repealed by 1983 Act No. 137, Section 2, eff from and after January 1, 1985, as amended by 1984 Act No. 348, Section 1.
SECTION 7-7-501. Designation of voting precincts in Sumter County.
(A) In Sumter County there are the following voting precincts:
Bates
Birnie
Burns-Downs
Causeway Branch 1
Causeway Branch 2
Cherryvale
Crosswell
Dalzell
Delaine
Ebenezer 1
Ebenezer 2
Folsom Park
Furman
Green Swamp 1
Green Swamp 2
Hampton Park
Hillcrest
Horatio
Lemira
Loring
Magnolia-Harmony
Manchester Forest
Mayesville
Mayewood
McCray's Mill 1
McCray's Mill 2
Millwood
Morris College
Mulberry
Oakland Plantation 1
Oakland Plantation 2
Oswego
Palmetto Park
Pinewood
Pocotaligo 1
Pocotaligo 2
Privateer
Rembert
Saint John
Saint Paul
Salem
Salterstown
Savage-Glover
Second Mill
Shaw
South Liberty
South Red Bay
Spectrum
Stone Hill
Sumter High 1
Sumter High 2
Sunset
Swan Lake
Thomas Sumter
Turkey Creek
Wilder
Wilson Hall.
(B) The precinct lines defining the precincts provided for in subsection (A) are as shown on the official map prepared by and on file with the Office of Research and Statistics of the State Budget and Control Board designated as document P-85-07 and as shown on copies provided to the Sumter County Registration and Elections Commission by the office.
(C) The polling places for the precincts provided in this section must be established by the Sumter County Registration and Elections Commission subject to the approval of a majority of the Sumter County Legislative Delegation.
SECTION 7-7-502. Repealed by 1993 Act No. 108, Section 2, eff June 11, 1993.
SECTION 7-7-510. Designation of voting precincts in Union County.
(A) In Union County there are the following voting precincts:
Adamsburg
Black Rock
Bonham
Buffalo, Box 1
Carlisle
Cross Keys
East Buffalo
Excelsior
Jonesville, Box 1
Jonesville, Box 2
Kelton
Lockhart
Monarch, Box 1
Monarch, Box 2
Putnam
Santuck
Union, Ward 1, Box 1
Union, Ward 1, Box 2
Union, Ward 2
Union, Ward 3
Union, Ward 4, Box 1
Union, Ward 4, Box 2
West Springs
(B) The precinct lines defining the precincts in subsection (A) are as shown on maps filed with the clerk of court of the county and also on file with the State Election Commission as provided and maintained by the Office of Research and Statistics of the State Budget and Control Board designated as document P-87-03.
(C) The polling places for the precincts listed in subsection (A) must be determined by the Board of Election and Registration of Union County with the approval of a majority of the Union County Legislative Delegation.
SECTION 7-7-520. Designation of voting precincts in Williamsburg County.
(A) In Williamsburg County there are the following voting precincts:
Black River
Bloomingvale
Cades
Cedar Swamp
Central
Earles
Greeleyville
Harmony
Hebron
Hemingway
Henry-Poplar Hill
Indiantown
Kingstree No. 1
Kingstree No. 2
Kingstree No. 3
Kingstree No. 4
Lane
Morrisville
Mount Vernon
Muddy Creek
Nesmith
Pergamos
Piney Forest
Salters
Sandy Bay
Singletary
Suttons
Trio.
(B) The precinct lines defining the precincts provided in subsection (A) are as shown on maps filed with the County Election Commission and County Registration Board as provided and maintained by the Office of Research and Statistics of the State Budget and Control Board designated as document P-89-06.
(C) The polling places for the precincts provided in this section must be established by the Williamsburg County Election Commission subject to the approval of a majority of the Williamsburg County Delegation, including the Senators.
SECTION 7-7-530. Designation of voting precincts in York County.
(A) In York County there are the following voting precincts:
Adnah
Airport
Allison Creek
Anderson Road
Bethany
Bethel No. 1
Bethel No. 2
Bethel School
Bowling Green
Bullocks Creek
Cannon Mill
Carolina
Catawba
Clover No. 1
Clover No. 2
Cotton Belt
Delphia
Dobys Bridge
Ebenezer
Ebinport
Edgewood
Fairgrounds
Ferry Branch
Fewell Park
Filbert
Fort Mill No. 1
Fort Mill No. 2
Fort Mill No. 3
Fort Mill No. 4
Fort Mill No. 5
Fort Mill No. 6
Friendship
Gold Hill
Harvest
Hickory Grove
Highland Park
Hollis Lakes
Hopewell
Independence
India Hook
Lakeshore
Lakewood
Laurel Creek
Lesslie
Manchester
McConnells
Mill Creek
Mt. Holly
Mt. Gallant
Nation Ford
Neelys Creek
New Home
Newport
Northside
Northwestern
Oakridge
Oakwood
Old Pointe
Ogden
Orchard Park
Palmetto
Pleasant Road
Pole Branch
Riverview
Rock Hill No. 2
Rock Hill No. 3
Rock Hill No. 4
Rock Hill No. 5
Rock Hill No. 6
Rock Hill No. 7
Rock Hill No. 8
Rosewood
Sharon
Shoreline
Six Mile
Smyrna
Springdale
Springfield
Stateline
Steele Creek
Tega Cay
Tirzah
Tools Fork
University
Waterstone
Windjammer
Wylie
York No. 1
York No. 2.
(B) The precinct lines defining the precincts in subsection (A) are as shown on the official map on file with the Office of Research and Statistics of the State Budget and Control Board designated as document P-91-09 and as shown on copies provided to the Registration and Elections Commission for York County by the Office of Research and Statistics.
(C) The polling places for the precincts in subsection (A) must be determined by the Registration and Elections Commission for York County with the approval of a majority of the York County Legislative Delegation.
ARTICLE 3.
ALTERATION OF PRECINCTS
SECTION 7-7-710. State Election Commission shall report certain precincts to General Assembly for alteration; alteration by county registration boards where General Assembly fails to act.
The State Election Commission shall report the names of all polling precincts by county that have more than one thousand five hundred registered electors as of January first to the General Assembly not later than the fourth Tuesday of each odd-numbered year. If, by April first of the same year, the General Assembly has failed to alter the precincts so that no precinct shall have more than one thousand five hundred qualified electors the State Election Commission shall notify the respective county registration boards which shall make such alterations as necessary to conform all precincts to such limitations. Provided, that precincts isolated by water shall not be required to meet minimum requirements.
SECTION 7-7-720. Notification to persons whose registration is transferred; removal from registration books of person whose notification is returned undelivered; restoration of name.
(A) A person whose registration is transferred to another precinct by virtue of the provisions of this article must be notified by mail by the county board of voter registration of the transfer.
(B) A person whose notification is returned to the board of registration as undeliverable must be reported by the board to the State Election Commission. The State Election Commission must place the elector in an inactive status on the master file and may remove this elector's name from inactive status upon compliance with the provisions of Section 7-5-330(F).
SECTION 7-7-730. Division of precincts having more than 750 electors.
When a precinct has more than seven hundred fifty registered electors, the precinct list must be divided alphabetically so that no list contains more than seven hundred fifty electors and separate managers and facilities are provided within the polling place for each list of electors. Local registration boards dividing precincts alphabetically shall notify the State Election Commission of this division so that separate alphabetically arranged poll lists may be printed by the commission. Upon completion of the above, the provisions of Section 7-7-710 are considered to be complied with regardless of the number of electors in the precinct. Nothing in this section prevents the alteration of precincts pursuant to Section 7-7-710 where the General Assembly or local registration boards consider this alteration advisable.
ARTICLE 5.
WHERE ELECTORS TO VOTE
SECTION 7-7-910. Designated polling places; alternative polling place.
(A) Subject to the provisions of Section 7-7-920 and Section 7-5-440 and except as provided in subsection (B) of this section, each elector must be registered and, unless otherwise specified on his voting certificate, shall vote at the designated polling place within the precinct of his residence, but in incorporated municipalities in which officers are elected by wards or other municipal subdivisions, electors must be registered and shall vote at their designated polling places.
(B)(1) For purposes of this subsection, an "emergency situation" means the designated polling place is not available for use as a polling place on the election day after the first notice of the election is published.
(2) If a designated polling place in a precinct is unavailable for use during an election as a result of an emergency situation, the authority charged by law with conducting the election shall designate an alternative polling place to be used for the electors in that precinct for any election occurring during the emergency situation. An alternative polling place for an emergency situation must be approved by the majority of the legislative delegation if the designation occurs more than seven days prior to the election. If an alternative polling place for an emergency situation is designated seven days or less prior to the election, the authority charged by law with conducting the election must notify the members of the legislative delegation of the alternative polling place.
(3) The alternative polling place is not required to be within the precinct of the elector's residence; however, the authority charged by law with conducting the election may designate an alternative polling place outside the precinct only if no other location within the precinct is available for use as a polling place. If an alternative polling place is outside the precinct, it must be located in an adjoining precinct. The alternative polling place must be selected with consideration of the distance the electors would be required to travel in order to vote.
(4) Every attempt must be made to notify electors of the alternative polling place before the election and on the day of the election through the media and by posted notice at the designated polling place.
(C) If an alternative polling place outside of the precinct is selected pursuant to subsection (B) of this section, the authority charged by law with conducting the election shall certify in writing to the State Election Commission that no other location within the precinct is available for use as a polling place and that the selection of a polling place was made with consideration of the distance electors would have to travel to vote.
SECTION 7-7-920. Places where electors shall vote in municipal elections.
In all municipal elections when the aldermen or councilmen are elected by wards, the electors shall vote at the voting place within their ward nearest their residences, and in all municipal elections when the aldermen, councilmen or other officials are elected by a vote at large within the municipality, the electors shall vote at the voting place in the precinct within which they reside which is nearest their residences.
In all municipal elections when the ward lines and the precinct lines coincide within the city limits of the municipality, electors shall vote at the nearest voting place within the ward or precinct.
In any city or town having not more than one polling precinct, established by ordinance, for municipal elections, all duly qualified electors shall be permitted to vote in municipal elections at such voting place if such electors are authorized to vote at any voting precinct within such city or town.
SECTION 7-7-930. Repealed by 1984 Act No. 510, Section 19, eff June 28, 1984.
SECTION 7-7-940. Procedure upon removal of elector from one precinct to another.
In case of the moving of a registered elector from one precinct to another in the same county, the elector must notify the board of registration of the county. The board must note the fact upon the proper book and give the elector a notification of the precinct into which he is moved.
SECTION 7-7-950. Procedure where new precinct is established.
When a new voting precinct is established by law, the board of registration must transfer from the books of registration the names of electors registered to vote in other voting precincts as should register and vote in the new voting precinct and shall notify electors of the change of polling precincts.
SECTION 7-7-960. Procedure upon change of ward or precinct boundaries; effect of annexation of part of county to municipality divided into wards.
(a) Any elector whose precinct or ward is changed by a change of ward or precinct boundaries must have notification mailed to him by the county registration board reflecting his new precinct or ward.
(b) Any area in the county annexed to a municipality which is divided into wards shall be made part of a ward to which it is contiguous by the county board of registration. In the event the annexed area in a municipality divided into wards contains at least five hundred qualified electors the area annexed shall be made a separate ward which must be given a numerical designation. As soon as practicable following annexation, the board must mail all registered electors of record residing in the annexed area notification designating the number of the ward, if appropriate, and precinct to which they have been assigned.
(c) The envelope in which notifications mailed out in conjunction with the provisions of subsections (a) and (b) must have printed on the front "DO NOT FORWARD". All electors whose precinct or ward is changed by boundary changes must be added to the records of the precinct or ward to which they are assigned and deleted from those of the precinct or ward to which they were formerly assigned.
SECTION 7-7-970. Change of location of voting place or name of precinct.
When one voting place has been changed to another in the same township or polling precinct, or when the name of the voting place has been changed since the last general election, the registration of electors for the former voting place shall be valid and effectual for the new voting place.
SECTION 7-7-980. Registration of officers and their spouses temporarily residing at capital or county seat.
Federal, State and county officers and their spouses temporarily residing at or near the capital or county seat may register and vote in their former home precincts if they so desire.
SECTION 7-7-990. Barrier-free polling places for physically handicapped electors; criteria and procedures for use.
A. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the county election commission in each county of the State is encouraged to make every polling place barrier free and shall provide at least one polling place, free of architectural barriers, which shall be known as the Countywide Barrier-Free Voting Precinct, for use by physically handicapped electors of the county. Such polling place may be within any existing polling place that now is barrier-free or that is made barrier-free. Any physically handicapped elector, regardless of his place of residence in the county, may vote in this polling place if he meets the following criteria:
(1) Elector either cannot ambulate without the aid of a wheelchair, leg braces, crutches or a walker, or elector suffers from a lung disease to such an extent that he is unable to walk without the aid of a respirator.
(2) Elector has applied in writing to and obtained from the county board of registration thirty days before the election a voting registration transfer authorizing the elector to vote at the county barrier-free polling place. An elector whose physical handicap, as defined in item (1) of this subsection, is permanent, as certified by a licensed physician, is not required to register once he has done so initially under the provisions of this item.
B. For every election the State Election Commission shall furnish to the proper county or party officials a separate roster of those handicapped electors registered to vote at the barrier-free polling place, and the county election officials shall ensure that election managers are designated to staff the barrier-free polling place. Such roster shall also contain appropriate precinct and district references for each voter when practical and reasonable.
C. The county election commission shall be authorized to use paper ballots in lieu of voting machines in the Countywide Barrier-Free Voting Precinct in those counties where voting machines are used.
D. When the Countywide Barrier-Free Voting Precinct in the respective counties closes, the votes of the Countywide Barrier-Free Voting Precinct shall be tabulated and reported as a separate precinct when other ballots of the county are counted on election day.
E. The provisions of this section shall only apply to elections conducted by the county election commission or county executive committee of a political party and are in lieu of voting by absentee ballot.
SECTION 7-7-1000. Pooling precincts in municipal elections.
For purposes of municipal elections only, a municipality may pool one or more precincts with other precincts and have one voting place for all of these pooled precincts upon the following conditions:
(1) Any precinct which contains five hundred or more registered voters within the municipality must have its own voting place.
(2) The total number of registered voters within the municipality in each group of pooled precincts cannot exceed one thousand five hundred.
(3) The voting place of any precinct pooled with others cannot be more than three miles from the nearest part of any pooled precinct.
(4) The notice requirements of Section 7-7-15 must be complied with and in addition to this requirement, the location of voting places for all precincts including those pooled must be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality on the day of the election. If the newspaper is not published daily, then on the date of publication nearest and prior to the date of election.
(5) Whenever precincts are pooled in a municipal election, the voter registration lists, poll lists, and ballots for each precinct represented must be used by the managers of election. Results of the election must also be reported and certified by individual precinct.