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South Carolina’s population growth is booming. Its voter rolls, not so much.

Submitted by South Carolina in September 2026.

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The Post & Courier

The number of South Carolinians on the active voter roll has stayed largely flat over the last four years despite the state’s significant population growth over the same time period, data shows. Lynn Teague, a LWVSC Vice President, suspects that some of the new people moving into the state from elsewhere, particularly retirees, might just not be that concerned about voting in South Carolina. She also suspects a communication problem with rural voters who are less likely to be online with reliable internet access to receive important voting messages.

Teague stressed that voters who may have been marked inactive after moving or not returning their card aren’t prevented from showing up at their polling place, or even better, checking in in-person or over the phone with their local election office to sort out their registration.

US Supreme Court Blocks Postal Service From Restricting Mail Ballots

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in September 2026.

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In a major win for voting rights, election integrity, and democracy, the US Supreme Court today left in place a preliminary injunction that blocks the US Postal Service (USPS) from enforcing key parts of a new rule that would have significantly restricted mail voting and disenfranchised voters who rely on mail ballots. The preliminary injunction will remain in place through the November 3 election.

League of Women Voters Responds to Whistleblower Allegations About USCIS ‘Unlawful Voter Initiative’

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in September 2026.

Public Statement

The League of Women Voters responds to whistleblower allegations about USCIS’s “Unlawful Voter Initiative” and calls for a full investigation.

Cops Won’t Fight Federal Election Interference—So Citizens Will Have To

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in September 2026.

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Article published by Mother Jones

Appeals Court Maintains Preliminary Injunction Blocking US Postal Service from Enforcing Key Parts of New Rule to Restrict Mail Ballots

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in September 2026.

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The First Circuit Court of Appeals kept in place an injunction blocking key parts of a new USPS mail ballot rule through the November election.

AI Development Requires AI Regulation

Submitted by South Carolina in September 2026.

Blog Post

Lynn Teague, September 10: If the nation is to advance responsibly in AI, meaningful regulatory oversight of the industry and a strong safety net are essential. Otherwise it is going to be a terrible time in which far more suffer than benefit. Even a cure for cancer is not much of a counterweight to the scale of the potential harms. Regulatory guardrails and an economic safety net are unlikely to be perfect, but they are essential to mitigate potential harms.

One Week Until National Voter Registration Day, League of Women Voters Urges Americans to Get Vote-Ready and Stand Up with Their Community

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in September 2026.

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What issues divide McMaster, Trump? A closer look at SC governor's green legacy

Submitted by South Carolina in September 2026.

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The State

Despite his overall support for President Donald Trump, S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster has spent much of his tenure taking stances on the environment that are either at odds with the Republican president or not on Trump’s radar.

Lynn Teague, LWVS vice president for issues and action,, said the governor has done well on many issues, but he and other leaders need to take strong positions on controlling the growth of data centers. “We have seen now for several years attempts to get some meaningful regulation of these data centers, which plays into the utility issues, and it hasn’t happened,’’ she said. “We’d like to have seen more leadership from the governor and other leaders.’’

Get the facts about voting in South Carolina

Submitted by South Carolina in September 2026.

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Even well-intentioned people are posting inaccurate information on social media platforms. Read the League's FAQs about voters marked inactive, voting by mail, and more! Importantly, check YOUR registration status at VOTE411 and plan to vote early in person if you possibly can.