There was welcome news on Saturday for South Carolinians still digging their way out of debris and assessing the damages recently wrought by Hurricane Helene. A judge in the Palmetto State has decided that voter registration will be extended for just over a week:
South Carolina Judge Daniel Coble extended the voter registration deadline by eight days at a virtual hearing Friday due to Hurricane Helene.
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The decision came after the state’s Democrats filed a lawsuit citing damage from Hurricane Helene as a barrier to citizens’ ability to participate in the general election.
“Many residents remain without power and internet, and numerous government offices—including those responsible for voter registration—are closed due to the storm’s impact,” the South Carolina Democratic Party said in a press release.
The move was deemed necessary not only because of the burden placed…
