Sen. Mia McLeod leaving Democratic Party
The Senator from Richland Co. writing that she is leaving the party because “…it no longer espouses the values my constituents and I hold dear.”
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Ex-wife of Joe Cunningham endorses Mia McLeod for governor
Amanda Bonfiglio Cunningham, ex-wife of candidate for South Carolina governor Joe Cunningham, announced her endorsement of one of her former spouse’s opponents.
After quiet year, SC Democrats heat up in governor primary
By Meg Kinnard (AP)
In a string of tweets, state Sen. Mia McLeod and House Minority Leader Todd Rutherford sparred back and forth with personal vitriol, which began with McLeod noting Rutherford had backed Joe Cunningham, and not her, because McLeod had refused “to appoint his unqualified new wife” as a magistrate.
RACE FOR GOVERNOR: Candidates from both parties speak about goals for Palmetto State
Since Tuesday, South Carolinians have been able to cast their ballots in state primary elections.
McMaster files for re-election as African-American senator officially joins governor race
Henry McMaster has lived in the governor’s mansion for more than five years and is hoping to stay for four more. However, today a Democratic challenger submitted her name for the race.
Primary elections gear up as South Carolina filing opens
By Meg Kinnard
Democrats Joe Cunningham and Mia McLeod are vying for the chance to face Republican Gov. Henry McMaster, who is seeking his second full term.
JAMAL SUTHERLAND: Family of late Charleston man visit statehouse asking for legislative change
The officers involved in Jamal’s death were fired, but one state senator believes an excessive force bill is needed in the state.
SC gov hopeful would require vaccines for public students
By Meg Kinnard
Age-eligible South Carolina children would be required to show proof of coronavirus vaccination in order to attend public schools in the state, under a proposal introduced by Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mia McLeod. The effort was rolled out Tuesday as part of the state senator’s plan to boost South Carolina’s lagging coronavirus vaccination rate, if she’s elected to its top office in 2022.
Two state lawmakers criticize decision to give raises to some state agency heads
Two state lawmakers are criticizing the decision to give raises to some state agency heads.
Sen. Mia McLeod kicks off campaign, hoping to become first Black woman to serve as governor of SC
State Senator Mia McLeod is now the first Black woman to run for governor in South Carolina. Senator McLeod kicked off her campaign this morning at the Modjeska Monteith Simkins House.
