South Carolina official sued for alleged National Voter Registration Act violation
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — The executive director of the South Carolina Election Commission is being sued for allegedly violating part of the National Voter Registration Act.
Court documents show the Public Interest Legal Foundation has filed a federal lawsuit against Howard Knapp for violating section 8 of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993.
The lawsuit alleges that in February 2024, the foundation requested a copy of the statewide voter roll, and the South Carolina Election Commission refused to provide a copy because state law prohibits out-of-state residents or organizations from purchasing the voter roll.
“It doesn’t matter if you are from Pelion or Portland, Bamberg or Boston, these government records are available to the public under federal law,” said PILF President J. Christian Adams. “Voter rolls are an important list maintenance document the public has a right to inspect. PILF has fought this fight and won in court in three other states. We are confident that this lawsuit will bring transparency to South Carolina’s elections.”
The lawsuit alleges South Carolina's state residency requirement violates federal law. It also alleges that South Carolina violates the NVRA requirements to provide a statewide voter roll for public inspection.
The filings can be read below.
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