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SC Democrat Watch Party

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Democrats held a watch party Tuesday night at Spirit Communications Park. The Democratic Party had several key wins in the state, among those the re-election of U.S. Congressman Jim Clyburn. Gabrielle Franklin reports from the Democratic Watch party. Categories: Local News, News, Politics, State Tags: Democrat, election

Key Race Results in SC

(AP)– Here are the Key Race Wins in South Carolina: U.S. Sen. Tim Scott has easily won his first full term representing South Carolina. Scott had just been elected to a second term in the U.S. House in 2012 when Gov. Nikki Haley appointed him to take over for Sen. Jim DeMint, who left the chamber to head up the…

US Rep. Mark Sanford Wins Re-Election

U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford has been elected to another term representing South Carolina's 1st Congressional District

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford has been elected to another term representing South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District. Voters on Tuesday backed the 56-year-old Republican over Democrat Dmitri Cherny, whose platform includes colonizing the moon, Mars and beyond as a backup plan in case Earth is destroyed. First elected to Congress in 1994, Sanford pledged to serve no more…

Donald Trump Projected Winner in SC

(AP)– ABC NEWS– Donald Trump is the projected winner in South Carolina. According to the Associated Press, the Republican nominee was awarded the state’s nine electoral votes, giving him 40 for the night. The result was expected as the state has long been a Republican stronghold.   Categories: Local News, National News, News, Politics

ABC Columbia Hears from Viewers About Voting

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Your vote is private but many of you are taking to social media to share your experience at the poll. Viewers sounding off on ABC Columbia’s Facebook and Twitter pages about their day at the polls. From Elgin to Cassatt to NorthEast Columbia we heard from many who said the lines were manageable and the process was…

Voter Turnout Heavy say SC Election Officials

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Voter turnout is heavy throughout most of South Carolina, with some people encountering minor problems because they may not have updated their voter registration information. South Carolina Election Commission spokesman Chris Whitmire says all reports indicate that there are no major problems and voting is proceeding smoothly across the state. Whitmire says one a slight problem…