SC Primary wrapup: McMaster will face Warren in runoff
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The ups, downs, and surprises of the 2018 South Carolina Primary
Antjuan Seawright discusses the outcomes of the 2018 primaries with Tyler Ryan
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)-An often hard fight battle for office came to an end for many, and the next step is afoot for others and runoff’s will keep the campaigning going, as South Carolinian’s went to the polls Tuesday. With only about 550,000 voters, 18% or so of those in the state registered, there were a few surprises and…
‘Four More Years’: Henry McMaster’s Watch Party Erupts With Cheers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO): The room was buzzing, packed with people hooting and hollering in celebration. Henry McMaster got off the stage after saying everyone should get ready because in two weeks when he goes up against John Warren in a runoff, he needs his supporters to come out to the polls again. McMaster cited his history with low unemployment rates,…
Byron Gipson elected 5th circuit Solicitor
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – According to the Richland County Election Commission, Byron Gipson will serve as the new Solicitor for the 5th District of South Carolina. Gipson leads incumbent Dan Johnson by more than 40%. This race was one of the most talked about during this primary season. Solicitor Johnson’s spending habits were called into question in a Post and…
AP: John Warren and Henry McMaster advance to GOP gubernatorial run-off
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – The AP is reporting that John Warren and current SC Governor Henry McMaster will face each other in a run-off election for the GOP nomination for Governor. The run-off election will be held on June 26th. #BREAKING Henry McMaster and John Warren will advance to a runoff election for the GOP nomination for Governor. Runoff will…
AP: James Smith projected winner of Democratic Primary
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – The AP is reporting that James E. Smith, Jr. is the projected winner of the SC Democratic primary for Governor. James Smith is currently a member of the South Carolina Representatives and a veteran and serving officer in the South Carolina Army National Guard. Smith will go on to face the Republican nominee in the November…
AP: Mark Hammond projected GOP nominee
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Secretary of State Mark Hammond is one step closer to a second term in office. The AP reported that Hammond defeated Nelson Faerber, Joshua Putnam and Kerry Wood this evening in the GOP Primary. Hammond will face Melvin Whittenburg in the general election. Categories: Local News, News, Politics, State
Live Updates: SC Primary Election Results 2018
Governor (D) w/ 79% of Precincts Reporting Phil Nobel – 10.72% James Smith – 62.53% Marguerite Willis – 26.75% Governor (R) w/ 79% of Precincts Reporting Kevin Bryant – 6.18% John Yancey McGill – 1.75% Henry McMaster – 44.84% Catherine Templeton – 22.29% John Warren – 24.95% Secretary of State (R) w/ 79% of Precincts Reporting Nelson Faerber – 11.83%…
The Latest: Light turnout reported in South Carolina primary
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Election officials in South Carolina report a generally light turnout in primary voting. Election Commission spokesman Chris Whitmire said Tuesday afternoon the overall turnout is light as Republicans and Democrats select candidates for the fall elections. He says primary turnout typically ranges from 13 percent to 27 percent of registered voters. Whitmire says turnout has been…
Primary Day in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–It is primary day in South Carolina and voters have been headed to the polls. Polls are open 7am-7pm. Chris Whitmire, a spokesman with the South Carolina State Election Commission, said, “What we know is that what’s on the ballot drives turnout. We see that in presidential elections where presidents on the ballot, everyone wants to vote for…
