ORANGEBURG COUNTY, SC (WCBD)- The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is investigating after an altercation broke out at an early voting location in Orangeburg County on Wednesday.

Several videos of the incident have circulated on social media over the past 24 hours.

Video obtained by News 2 shows a man wearing a “Let’s Go Brandon” camo hat while trying to vote. After being told he couldn’t vote until the hat was removed, he starts yelling at the poll workers.

A worker can be heard telling others “We can’t serve him” and calling the next voter in line.

He then takes his hat off his head and throws it into the doorway, according to a video obtained by NBC.

The altercation turns physical and a poll worker is seen punching the man after he approaches her. The shouting continues as poll workers and other voters try to break up the fight, the video shows.

“It is outrageous to see this type of aggression escalate to physical confrontation with election workers, especially when many of our poll directors are dedicated, older volunteers who are simply there to make our election process run smoothly.” , said South Carolina Democratic Party Chairwoman Christale Spain. Statement of October 31. “This incident highlights the need to hire more people to work with our full-time election officials to ensure our elections are conducted efficiently and free of physical intimidation. We urge everyone to remember the importance of respect in our democratic process and to show consideration for the people who are working hard to ensure that everyone in South Carolina has the right to vote.”

South Carolina is one of 21 states that restrict people from wearing political clothing while voting in person.

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State law prohibits displaying campaign materials within 500 feet of the entrance to a polling place. These include posters, pamphlets, brochures, signs, buttons, hats, T-shirts and other items that refer to a political party, candidate’s name or a particular ballot issue.

“If campaign material is displayed within 500 feet of polling station grounds, the returning officers may remove the material or require the person displaying or distributing the material to remove the material, cover the material, or otherwise cause the material to not be visible,” according to the South Carolina Election Commission’s handbook for poll managers.

In addition, the manual states that the material must be covered or removed before the voter registration process can continue.

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