South Carolina GOP candidates vie in primary Tuesday
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South Carolina: Five Republican candidates campaigned across the state Monday and ahead of the primary election Tuesday, seeking their party’s nomination for governor. Front-runners included Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, Rep. Nancy Mace, Rep. Ralph Norman, Attorney General Alan Wilson and businessman Rom Reddy; Evette has received President Trump’s endorsement and led recent polls.
Columbia: Voters who did not vote early were scheduled to choose party nominees Tuesday, with at least one race expected potentially to require a runoff if no candidate achieved 50 percent. Campaign stops Monday included Evette in Greer and Norman in Spartanburg; Alan Wilson’s national profile and past role in attorney general networks were noted in coverage.
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Timeline
- 1. Post-2020: National partisan organizing and disputes over the 2020 election increased scrutiny of related organizations.
- 2. January 2021: Activities connected to the January 6th period, including fundraising and calls by some groups, later received media attention.
- 3. Weeks before primary: Polling indicated Pamela Evette leading among several GOP candidates; campaigns increased statewide stops.
- 4. Monday before primary: Evette held an event in Greer; Ralph Norman campaigned in Spartanburg and endorsed his running mate publicly.
- 5. Tuesday: South Carolina voters who did not vote early cast ballots to choose party nominees; runoffs possible if no nominee surpasses 50%.
Why it matters
The South Carolina GOP primary impacts your community. The chosen nominee will shape policies on taxes, education, and healthcare. If you didn't vote early, you can still cast your ballot today. Keep an eye on the results to understand the political landscape.
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