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State Election Commission to step in and help Richland County in June 23 run-offs

This comes after voters complained of long lines, incomplete ballots, and wait times
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –After complaints over how Tuesday’s primary was handled in Richland County, the State Election Commission announced they will be stepping in to help with the June 23 run-offs, but some lawmakers want some additional changes to prevent similar issues from popping up in the November general election. With some voters waiting until midnight to cast their votes,…
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SC preliminary Primary Election results

Click here to see the unofficial results of Tuesday's Primary
ABC Columbia Staff, Kenneil Mitchell,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) –Here is a look at the unofficial results of the South Carolina Primary: (As of Wednesday at 7:38 AM) per the SC Voters Election Commission. U.S. Senate Lindsey Graham – 313,739 (68%) * Presumptive Winner (Per AP) Michael LaPierre – 79,579 (17%) Joe Reynolds – 42,664 (9%) Duke Buckner – 28,347 (6%) U.S. House District 1 (Charleston)…
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Former Gamecock Moe Brown wins Dem nomination for SC’s 5th Congressional District

ABC Columbia Staff, Associated Press,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO, AP) – Former University of South Carolina wide receiver Moe Brown won the Democratic nomination in the 5th District. According to the SC Election Commission, with about 27,000 votes counted, Brown had 67% of the votes over Sidney A. Moore. Brown will now face republican incumbent Congressman Ralph Norman in November. House District 5 includes portions of…
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US Rep. Joe Wilson defeats lone challenger to secure republican nominee for SC’s 2nd District

Associated Press,

COLUMBIA, SC (AP) – Republicans in South Carolina’s 2nd District again picked U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson to be their nominee. Click here to see election night results from the South Carolina Election Commission. Wilson on Tuesday defeated Michael Bishop, mayor of the Lexington County town of Springdale. Wilson was the only one of South Carolina’s seven U.S. House members to…
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Senator Lindsey Graham wins SC republican primary

Graham will face Democrat Jamie Harrison during November elections
Associated Press,

(Greg Nash/Pool via AP) Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., speaks during Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, June 3, 2020. Columbia, SC  (AP) — U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has been chosen as the Republican nominee. The incumbent walked away after a land slide vote catapulted him to the head of his republican challengers. According to the Associated…
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Election Protection Hotline now live for Tuesday’s primaries

On Tuesday, South Carolina will hold its primary election. For many people, they may be apprehensive about heading to the polls during a pandemic.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — On Tuesday, South Carolina will hold its primary election. For many people, they may be apprehensive about heading to the polls during a pandemic. If you do experience any issues with voting, the Election Protection Hotline is now live and will help to ensure your opportunity to vote. One big issue they’re expecting to help people…
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SC Primaries Tuesday

Rob Dew, Crysty Vaughan,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Voters head to the polls for election day Tuesday. This one will be very different due to the coronavirus. Polls will be open from 7am to 7pm. According to the election commission more than 100,000 people are opting to cast their vote through the mail. The state election commission says nearly 80% of all absentee votes statewide…
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What you need to know before voting in the SC Primaries

SC Primaries are Tuesday June 9, from 8a-8pm
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Election Day is rapidly approaching and the South Carolina Election Commission wants to make sure voters don’t have to leave anything up to chance when it comes to knowing your options. Below is a complete list provided by SCElections Commission to answer possible questions you may have before you get to the polls Tuesday June 9….
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Few incumbents face primary challenges on S. Carolina ballot

Associated Press,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The COVID-19 pandemic and a lack of marquee races on either party’s ballot have left 2020 a quiet primary season in South Carolina. The only statewide primary Tuesday sees Republican U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham seeking the nomination for a fourth term against three little known GOP challengers before perhaps his hardest reelection fight. All seven of…
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Mayor Benjamin reviews video of SC protester held down, arrested

Mayor Benjamin, CPD Chief Holbrook release video showing CPD officers subdue protester
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Mayor Steve Benjamin along with Columbia police Chief Skip Holbrook have reviewed the city of Columbia’s policies after an image surfaced showing three CPD officers arresting a protestor during last weekends protests. Mayor Steve Benjamin says the country is ‘heartbroken’ over seeing the tragic video involving the latest incident of police brutality, where George Floyd died…