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Exclusive: DOJ, South Carolina Reach Deal On UOCAVA Voting Timeline In Election To Replace Lindsey Graham

The Federalist reports the Department of Justice and South Carolina have reached an agreement on the timeline for overseas and military voters casting ballots in the special election to replace Senator Lindsey Graham. The agreement addresses concerns raised under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA). The deal resolves a lawsuit filed by the DOJ after state officials initially proposed a shorter timeframe for UOCAVA ballots than federal law typically allows.
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Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 06:21 PM EDT
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