Governor Henry McMaster of South Carolina expressed his confidence in the state’s voter registration system following claims by State Rep. Adam Morgan that state agencies were attempting to register illegal immigrants to vote. McMaster requested an investigation by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division into Morgan’s allegations that the Medicaid office had sent voter registration forms to a non-citizen refugee. The investigation found no evidence of unlawful activity and confirmed the integrity of the voter registration system.
In response to the investigation’s findings, Rep. William Timmons criticized Morgan’s claims, accusing him of trying to gain attention for his failing congressional campaign. Morgan defended his position, stating that federal law requires voter registration forms to be sent to non-citizens in his district. The ongoing rivalry between Morgan and Timmons extends to their competition for a House seat, with Morgan challenging Timmons for re-election.
Timmons, seeking a fourth term in office, faces criticism from Morgan and his supporters in the state Freedom Caucus for not being tough enough on certain issues. The race between the two candidates highlights the divisions within the Republican Party in South Carolina.
