Democratic runoffs and state races listed for governor and officials
The contest slate includes Nick Theodore versus Joe Riley Jr and Liz Patterson versus Theo Mitchell for governor, with Tommy Moore versus James Bryan Jr in House districts. other races feature Bob Peeler against Henry Jordan for governor, Charles Condon versus David Eckstrom for attorney general, Barbara Nielsen versus Gerald Stiles for superintendent of education, and Tom Hendrix versus Gary Bishop for adjutant general.
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Liz Patterson
Theo Mitchell
Tommy Moore
James Bryan Jr
Mental patient run over on 1-85
ANDERSON AP A patient who walked away from a mental health center was killed when hit by a truck on Interstate 85. The Greenville man was reported missing at 8 a.m.
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Anderson
Greenville
Obituary notices on Page 3B summarize local deaths
Obituary notices list deaths of Margaret B. Busby Aiken Allen Bush Sylvain Everette M. Hutto Williston Dorothy W. Hyder Aiken Theodore R. Rodgers Warrenville reflecting a regional memorial record for the period.
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Margaret B. Busby
Aiken
Allen Bush
Sylvain Everette M. Hutto
Williston
Dorothy W. Hyder
Theodore R. Rodgers
Warrenville
Graham captures Third District GOP nomination in strong turnout
In Oconee County GOP voters produced a record turnout as Lindsey Graham topped 51 percent with 5,177 of 6,665 votes to clinch the nomination for Congress in the Third District. Democrat Tommy Moore remains in a tight race in Aiken County and advances to a runoff with Len Jim Bryan on August 23, setting up a Bryan Moore rematch for the November general election.
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Ginny Southworth
Sen. Moore
Aiken County
Moore
Jim Bryan
Butler Derrick
Tommy Moore
Lindsey Graham
Oconee County
Len Jim Bryan
Debbie Dorn Pracht
Ms. Pracht
Bryan
Graham
Congress
Aiken County and Statewide Primary Review Covers District Outcomes
The page outlines URSA District 3 and 3rd Congressional Race tallies including House results and referendum opinions. It previews Aiken County Council districts coverage and statewide roundup, noting Moore leads with over half the vote and GOP outpolling Democrats.
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Aiken County
South Carolina
GOP
Sweet Victory Drives Huff to Aiken House Primary Triumph
Rep. Thomas Huff, a newcomer Rudy Mason, and veteran Irene Rudnick won key Aiken County primaries Tuesday. Huff defeated Charles Stone 1609 to 944 for District 83, with all Aiken precincts in his column. Mason faces Rudnick in November after beating challengers, advancing to a race that pits Edgefield and Aiken voters in a redrawn district. Huff pledged to stay in touch with Edgefield County residents as he moves toward the general election, calling the win a family victory.
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Thomas Huff
Aiken
Rudy Mason
Aiken County
Huff
Charles Stone
North Augusta
Mason
Irene K. Rudnick
Columbia
Stone
Edgefield
Edgefield County
No Clear Winner Emerges In South Carolina Runoffs
In a split primary, Lt. Gov. Nick Theodore narrowly missed outright governor nomination, forcing a August 23 runoff with Charleston Mayor Joseph P. Riley. Republicans also head to a runoff between David Beasley and Arthur Ravenel amid a race shaped by party factions and regional support. Theodore led in overall votes but Riley won many Aiken County precincts, while Beasley led Ravenel in total statewide votes. Hartnett trailed, with Ravenel and Beasley courting conservative and Campbell-aligned backing as they prepare for the runoff and a possible clash with the Democratic nominee in November.
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Columbia
Nick Theodore
Charleston
Joseph P. Riley
David Beasley
U.S
Arthur Ravenel
Carroll Campbell
Theodore
Riley
Aiken
Beasley
Aiken County
Ravenel
Tommy Hartnett
South Carolina
Hartnett
Campbell
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McGriff
Homer
Sparks Braves
Democratic Party
Agriculture Comm
Pracy Childers
Republican Party
Richard Eckstrom
Les Tindal
Lindsay Graham
S.C
Tom Huft
Nick Theodore Joe Riley Jr
Vid Beasley Arthur Ravenel
UT. Governor
Bob Peeler
Henry Jordan
Charles Condon
David Eckstrom
Barbara Nielsen
Gerald Stiles
Tom Hendrix
Gary Bishop
Ursa
James E. Bryan
Rudnick
House
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