Beginning with the Lieutenant Governor elected in the 2018 General Election, in the case of the Lieutenant Governor's impeachment, death, resignation, disqualification, disability, or removal from the State, the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall appoint a successor to fulfill the unexpired term.
S.C. Code Ann. § 1-3-125
Filling vacancy in office of Lieutenant Governor
2018 Act No. 142 (H.4977), SECTION 1, eff March 15, 2018.
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