Congressman Mark Sanford expected to face Republican challenger, in addition to Democrat Joe Cunningham State representative Katie Arrington (R-Summerville) to position herself as pro-Trump alternative to Sanford President Trump received just 53% of the vote in Sanford’s district – and Democrats pin hopes of flipping it on a strong Cunningham…
Has the Lion Awakened?
News that Rep. Justin Bamberg may be exploring a gubernatorial run in 2018 has sparked rumors across the state about the interest of other could-be democratic candidates who may consider (or be swayed into considering) a run in 2018. One of the most compelling rumors to date involves State Senator Gerald…
Failed Nuclear Project Has Huge Cost for South Carolinians
Residents of the Palmetto State could be stuck holding the bag for a failed Nuclear power project according to the New York Times article seen here. SCE&G, a subsidiary of SCANA, and Santee Cooper decided to call it quits on the construction of two nuclear power reactors, referred to as…
Special Election Spotlight : Charleston’s House District 113
The special election is on in Charleston to fill the vacancy left by the exit of Representative Seth Whipper. Whipper, who has represented District 113 for more than two decades, retired from the House in order to serve as a magistrate judge in Charleston County. As expected, several candidates are…
Spartanburg Democrats Head to Runoff for District 31
P.I. covered the full slate of democratic candidates in the District 31 race to replace Representative Harold Mitchell in our post seen here. The special election primary held on Tuesday, July 26th did not conclude with one candidate to represent the party, but instead triggered a runoff. There were 4…