The millions of votes that have been cast already in the U.S. presidential election point to an advantage for Hillary Clinton in critical battleground states, as well as signs of strength in traditionally Republican territory.
Governor Nikki Haley has never shied away from her criticism of Republican nominee Donald Trump, but she said, he will still get her vote.
[van id="politics/2016/10/25/colin-powell-endorses-hillary-clinton-zeleny-lead.cnn" affiliate_id="wolo" thumb="http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/dam/assets/160914124405-colin-powell-hillary-clinton-september-2014-exlarge-tease.jpg" title="Colin Powell says he will vote for Hillary Clinton"] Former Secretary of State Colin Powell announced he will vote for Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential election. CNN's Jeff Zeleny reports.
Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich unleashed a tirade on Fox News host Megyn Kelly after she mentioned Donald Trump's sexual accusers, saying she was "fascinated with sex."
A new trend that is turning heads for Halloween this election season.
Vice President Joe Biden is returning to strongly Republican South Carolina next week to campaign for a congressional candidate and to get out the vote for the Democratic ticket.
Clarence Henderson was hailed as a hero nearly 60 years ago when as a young black man he participated in a sit-in at a segregated North Carolina lunch counter.
Retiring state Republican Sen. Ray Cleary of Murrells Inlet is apologizing for ``sloppy bookkeeping'' over the last few years but says he never used campaign donations for personal expenses.
Donald Trump tweeted today that he is winning the race to the White House, one day after his campaign manager acknowledged that they were behind.
Hillary Clinton has vaulted to a double-digit advantage in the inaugural ABC News 2016 election tracking poll, boosted by broad disapproval of Donald Trump on two controversial issues: His treatment of women and his reluctance to endorse the election’s legitimacy.
Secrecy in the voting booth has become a thing of the past for those ready to share their views and daily lives on social media, but laws nationwide are mixed on whether voters are allowed to take pictures of themselves voting and their ballots
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - State employees in 26 counties who were required to stay home because of Hurricane Matthew will be paid for the days their offices were closed. Gov. Nikki Haley issued an executive order Friday granting leave with…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ State police are investigating allegations a state Senate candidate started an ``inappropriate relationship'' in 1993 with a then-16-year-old female student _ a claim the Democrats' supporters call politically motivated. State Law Enforcement Division spokesman Thom Berry…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Donald Trump's assertion that the election is rigged has drawn strong reactions from both Democrats and Republicans. Thursday afternoon Governor Nikki Haley released a statement saying "This election is not rigged, and it's irresponsible to say that…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The leaders of the South Carolina Republican and Democratic parties are discussing the impact the 2016 presidential race may have on politics in the state. Jaime Harrison of the state Democratic Party and Matt Moore of…
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