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Democrat James Smith reacts to McMaster victory

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – On Tuesday night (6/27) Representative James Smith commented on Governor McMaster’s victory in the Republican runoff, issuing the following statement: “I would like to congratulate Governor McMaster on his victory tonight. We know that this election is about the people of South Carolina and their future and while Henry McMaster would suggest that all is well, he is not…

With backing from President Donald Trump, Henry McMaster defeats John Warren in runoff election

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – According to the AP, Governor Henry McMaster has claimed the GOP nomination for the 2018 gubernatorial race. The win comes after President Donald Trump made a special visit to South Carolina to back McMaster tweeting, “Will be heading to one of my favorite places, South Carolina, to fight for one of my original “fighters,” Governor Henry…

Attorney General Wilson wins South Carolina Republican runoff, AP reports

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has won the Republican nomination for a third term. Here is what he had to say in a tweeted response after he was announced the projected winner of the runoff election. What a night! My family and I are so grateful for your amazing support. I’ll never stop fighting for…

Live Updates: 2018 Runoff Election Results

Governor (R) w/ 100% of Precincts Reporting Henry McMaster – 54% John Warren – 46% Attorney General (R)  w/ 100% of Precincts Reporting Todd Atwater – 35% Alan Wilson – 65% US House of Representatives, District 2 (D) w/ 100% of Precincts Reporting  Sean Carrigan -53% Annabelle Robinson – 47%   (Unofficial Election results provided by The South Carolina Election…

John Warren election night watch party

Greenville, SC (WOLO) —– The polls have officially closed and the ballots are being counted. Meanwhile both Candidates vying to be the next Governor of South Carolina are watching and waiting. ABC Columbia’s Angela Rogers is following Republican Candidate John Warren who has just arrived at his Greenville watch party. .@votejohnwarren arrives at his watch party only 30 minutes after…

Wilson and Atwater

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Taking place in Tuesday’s runoff is the battle between Republican Attorney General Alan Wilson and Republican State Representative Todd Atwater. We caught up with Alan Wilson today as he met with potential voters. Wilson spent much of the day greeting residents in Lexington County. Wilson is holding an election night watch party at The Aloft in…

McMaster holds election night watch party at Spirit Communications Park

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – After yesterday’s excitement built by President Trump arriving to endorse Governor McMaster in the  GOP runoff election for the gubernatorial nomination. McMaster is hoping that visit from Trump can help him bring home a win today. He is holding an election night party at Spirit Communications Park tonight, our Alexis Frazier is there as he awaits…

McMaster casts ballot in 2018 runoff election

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Governor Henry McMaster cast his ballot this morning at the Lourie Center precinct. The incumbent is fighting for the GOP nomination in the 2018 gubernatorial race. McMaster received just under 50 percent of the vote in the primary elections earlier this month and is running against Greenville businessman John Warren in the runoff election. With a recent…

Precincts across the Midlands see steady streams of voters during 2018 runoff elections

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Several precincts around the Midlands saw a steady stream of voters for the 2018 runoff elections. In West Columbia, The Quail Hollow District saw a lot of voters and was one of the busiest locations. Poll workers said they saw nearly 500 voters in the primary elections and had seen almost 280 people as of this afternoon….