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SCDMV fixes computer glitch that blocked voter registration for thousands of teenagers

Submitted by South Carolina in April 2025.

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News 2 (Charleston)

The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) confirmed Monday it has fixed a computer glitch that caused thousands of teenagers’ voter registration not to be processed ahead of last November’s election. The ACLU, South Carolina League of Women Voters, and SC NAACP had threatened legal action if the agency failed to “swiftly fix” the issue.

South Carolina DMV resolves registration flaw, opening doors for young voters

Submitted by South Carolina in April 2025.

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WACH Fox57

After months of legal battles, public pressure, and warnings of further federal litigation, the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has fixed a long-standing issue that prevented thousands of eligible young voters from registering. In a renewed effort led by the SC NAACP and the League of Women Voters of SC, the organizations sent a letter warning the agencies not following the federal law. The following day, the DMV responded, confirming it had updated its in-house software system, Phoenix, to capture and transmit voter registration information for individuals aged 16 and older.

SC DMV changes system to allow 17-year-olds to register to vote, ending legal challenges

Submitted by South Carolina in April 2025.

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South Carolina Daily Gazette

Following the threat of a lawsuit by the SC ACLU, League of Women Voters, and NAACP, the SC DMV will collect information from anyone 16 and older who selects that they would like to register to vote, which it will then send to the state Election Commission.

South Carolina DMV updates policies for voter registration following legal threat

Submitted by South Carolina in April 2025.

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The Post & Courier

The South Carolina DMV, according to the law, did provide eligible applicants with the information and forms they needed to register to vote. They just never processed them, nor did they inform prospective voters their customer service software had no way to process their requests at the time of filing. After one suit and threat of another by , the ACLU and the League of Women Voters, the DMV responded they had now fixed the problem.

Young, 1st time voters allowed to register at SC DMV

Submitted by South Carolina in April 2025.

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After public outcry, an emergency lawsuit in state court, and the threat of additional federal litigation by the ACLU, League of Women Voters, and NAACP, the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) finally fixed a policy that prevented close to 2,000 young, first-time voters from participating in the 2024 election.

Submitted by South Carolina in March 2025.

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According to the research, Medicaid expansion is projected to result in large-scale economic growth in South Carolina. If the state were to expand Medicaid in 2026, South Carolina would see the creation of nearly 20,000 new jobs over the first three years of Medicaid expansion. View the interactive map to find out how your county specifically would benefit.

Groups fear proposed rules on voter registration events in SC could have chilling effect

Submitted by South Carolina in February 2025.

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WIS 10 TV

A proposed bill impacting voter registration groups would involve a $100 registration fee, requirements to return forms within ten days, and fines up to $1000. “These groups provide a very positive social service and civic service, citizen-to-citizen outreach, and there is no documented pattern of abuse,” Lynn Teague with the League of Women Voters of South Carolina testified.

Submitted by South Carolina in February 2025.

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The South Carolina General Assembly is at a halfway point for the 2025 session. Several election bills have been been considered in House subcommittees. The State Election Committee (SEC) has put out a press release that misrepresents a poll that they conducted. It claims to show that “South Carolinians overwhelmingly trust the state’s election process and express high satisfaction with their polling place experiences.” They surveyed only those sho had successfully registered and voted.

South Carolina bill will try to end diversity, equity, and inclusion

Submitted by South Carolina in February 2025.

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7NEWS WSPA TV

A push to end ‘diversity, equity, and inclusion’ practices in South Carolina is gaining ground in among some lawmakers. Lynn Teague, Vice President of League of Women Voters, said DEI has made South Carolina a better place. “One of the most important things for South Carolina flourishing is all of its people having a chance to do a good job to moving the state forward,” Teague said.

Submitted by South Carolina in January 2025.

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Starting the week of February 3, an exciting new nationwide membership system will improve the member experience, streamline operations, and strengthen state and local Leagues.

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