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The Case for Mark Sanford

The Case for Mark Sanford

It’s official: former South Carolina Governor and Representative Mark Sanford is running for President. The surprise came just hours after the South Carolina Republican Party announced it had cancelled the Republican Presidential Primary that was scheduled for February 2020. While it seems the GOP has decided that the fair and…

Democrat Phil Noble Enters Race for Governor

Democrat Phil Noble Enters Race for Governor

The Democratic field for governor expanded this week with the announcement that Phil Noble, an entrepreneur and activist from Charleston, is entering the race. Noble’s roots in South Carolina politics stretch back decades and this experience may serve him well during the campaign. His work in the state includes founding…

Special Election for SC District 31 Brings Plenty of Democratic Talent

Special Election for SC District 31 Brings Plenty of Democratic Talent

There are four democrats in the election to fill the vacancy left by the retirement of State Representative Harold Mitchell. Mitchell began serving in the house in 2005 and represented House District 31 which encompasses Spartanburg County. He retired from the House at the end of this year’s legislative session,…