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Trump turns his full focus on Harris at his first rally since Biden's exit from the 2024 race
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Donald Trump unleashed a barrage of attack lines Wednesday against his likely new opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, whom he called his "new victim to defeat" and … more
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2 file to challenge Merchant for City of Sumter mayor's seat
Current City of Sumter Mayor David Merchant has two announced challengers in the 2024 general election, Reginald "Reggie" Evans and Travon Frank Adams. Evans is not new to the election scene, having run for and lost both the Sumter City Council … more
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2 candidates file to represent Ward 4 on Sumter City Council; filing still open
With Sumter City Council Ward 4 representative Steve Corley not seeking reelection in November, two new candidates are looking to fill his spot. Lucy Mahon and Jimmy Davis are both planning to run for the councilman's position on city … more
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Filing for Sumter mayor, city council elections open through July 31
With ballots set for elections featuring candidates running behind a party, the last piece to the Nov. 5 general election is local nonpartisan races. In Sumter, that includes the mayor and three city council seats as well as four seats on the … more
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Blassingame and Shaw seeking Sumter City Council reelection; Corley of Ward 4 will not
One veteran city councilman is not seeking reelection while two others are in the Nov. 5 general election. Sumter City Council Ward 4 representative Steve Corley told The Sumter Item on Monday that he will not be seeking a third term while Ward 2 … more
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Filing for Sumter mayor, city council elections opens Monday, July 15
With ballots set for elections featuring candidates running behind a party, the last piece to the Nov. 5 general election is local nonpartisan races. In Sumter, that includes the mayor and three city council seats as well as four seats on the … more
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Penny tax will be on ballots in Sumter in November
In a 5-2 vote at the Tuesday, June 25, Sumter County Council meeting, the Penny for Progress initiative was approved to appear on ballots this November, to the displeasure of residents in attendance and Councilman Carlton Washington, who said the … more
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S.C. Senate District 35 runoffs reveal November ballot: Democrat Graham, Republican Jones
Sumter and Lee counties had two races in the same district be decided in a runoff Tuesday, June 25, setting the November general election for the District 35 seat in the state Senate. Jeffrey R. … more
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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in South Carolina's state primary runoffs
WASHINGTON (AP) — South Carolina will hold runoff elections on Tuesday to decide a handful of races in which no candidate received a majority of the vote in the primary held just two weeks … more
Early voting open for S.C. Senate District 35 primaries in Sumter, Lee counties
The South Carolina runoffs are set for June 25, and early voting started today. Races where no candidate earned a majority of the vote in the June 11 primary will have a runoff, with the top two … more
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Election 2024: Primaries set November races for Sumter, Clarendon voters
Both party races for the District 35 seat in the state Senate will be decided in a runoff in two weeks, as no candidate received more than 50% of the vote. On the Democratic side, Camden native … more
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S.C. Senate District 35 races headed to runoffs for Democrats, Republicans
Both party races for the District 35 seat in the state Senate will be decided in a runoff in two weeks, as no candidate received more than 50% of the vote. On the Democratic side, Jeffrey R. … more
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Election 2024 results: Local, state primary races in Sumter, Clarendon, Lee counties
Here are the results, as they come in, of the statewide general primary taking place June 11. Results are unofficial until they are certified later this week. Tallies are reported by county election … more
Gardner-Greene wins Democratic nomination for Sumter County Council District 7 seat
Here are the results, as they come in, of the statewide general primary taking place June 11. Results are unofficial until they are certified later this week. Tallies are reported by county election … more
Newcomer challenges incumbent in Lee County Council District 5 primary
Jacqueline Josey and Kimberly King are running in the Democratic primary for Lee County Council District 5 on June 11. King, a first-time candidate and a certified special education teacher, shares her skills, plans and hopes for success through … more
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Lee County school board District 1 race
Two Democrats will face each other in the June primary for the Lee County School District Board of Trustees' Area (or District) 1 race, and the winner will run unopposed in the November election. For the primary, incumbent Mattie Moses Mack and … more
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Clarendon council chairman candidate answers questions about his candidacy
There are three candidates for Clarendon County Council chair, according to the South Carolina Election Commission. The seat is currently held by Dwight L. Stewart Jr. Stewart is running again, and the other two candidates are LaNette Samuels Cooper … more
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Get to know the candidates for U.S. House of Representatives, District 6, Republican Primary
Two Republicans will face each other in the June primary to vie for the chance to then face longtime incumbent U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn and unopposed nominees for other parties for the District 6 congressional seat in the capitol. South Carolina's … more
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4 candidates vying for S.C. Senate District 36 seat
The election for a state Senate seat that reaches parts of Sumter and Clarendon counties features an incumbent and challengers on the other side of the aisle. Sen. Kevin Johnson, who has been in the District 36 seat since 2013, will face Eleazer … more
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Get to know candidates for Clarendon County Council District 2 seat
After nearly 16 years, A.C. English, Clarendon County Council District 2 representative, announced earlier this year he will not run for reelection for his county seat. There are two candidates for the seat currently held by English Jr. Both are … more
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