Voters Decide If South Carolina Gov and Lt Gov Run Together
South Carolina voters will decide on November six whether the governor and lieutenant governor will run on a shared ticket starting in 2018. The amendment also affects who presides over the Senate and how vacancies are filled. Former Gov Mark Sanford and Gov Nikki Haley supported the measure.
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South Carolina Voter Guide on November Ballot Amendment
The text explains a proposed 2018 amendment to require the governor and lieutenant governor to run jointly. it also shifts Senate presiding duties to a internally elected President of the Senate and removes the lieutenant governor as Senate president. A yes endorses joint tickets. no keeps separate elections. If enacted earlier, Haley would have chosen Ard’s successor and McConnell’s power would differ.
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