COLUMBIA, S.C. — We're less than three weeks away from local elections in the state, but some state lawmakers say the way those elections are conducted need reform and streamlining.
On Wednesday, the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee met to discuss a bill that would make changes to the way city elections are done.
Lawmakers agreed to ending a rule that lets an incumbent stay in office if an election is challenged.
They also discussed making all local races in odd years either be in April or November.
And they heard from the head of the state election agency who said it's not necessary for cities to have their own commissions to run contests.
"I think that from an election administration standpoint, things are much more efficient and there's a lot more oversight and integrity if it's done by the counties which is overseen by the state," said Howard Knapp, executive director of the South Carolina Election Commission.
The senators agreed to carry over the bill for further discussion when the Legislature returns in January.