South Carolina Extends Voter Registration After Hurricane Helene

Civil rights groups push for similar extensions in other storm-affected states as voter registration deadlines approach.

A South Carolina judge has extended the voter registration deadline to October 14 following a Democratic Party lawsuit citing hurricane-related disruptions.
Hurricane Helene caused widespread devastation, leaving many without power or access to voter registration services in affected areas.
In Georgia and North Carolina, advocacy groups are urging state officials to extend registration deadlines due to similar challenges.
North Carolina's legislature may consider changes to election laws next week, but no extensions have been confirmed yet.
Florida's Governor issued modifications for early voting but has not extended the voter registration deadline despite similar requests.