Senate faces unsettled race as election protest looms
In South Carolina a challenge to the outcome of the race between Dickie Jones and Phil Leventis could force the Senate to decide the seat. Jones alleges counting irregularities in Sumter County while leaders warn against turning opening day into a partisan clash. The Election Commission weighs Jones's appeal after a recount put Leventis ahead by 86 votes.
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South Carolina
Senate
Phil Leventis
Glenn McConnell
Charleston
McConnell
State Election Commission
Dickie Jones
Jones
Leventis
The
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Sumter County
Sary
Seth
Commission
Mark Sanford
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Workers’ Compensation
Senate Republicans
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Senate Rules Committee
Larry Martin
Rickens
Jones plans challenge to South Carolina Senate vote
Dickie Jones will press a case for a new election after losing to incumbent Phil Leventis by 86 votes. The State Election Commission could overturn or uphold the result, with a Senate review possible if Jones appeals. The Constitution vests final seating power in the 46 member Senate.
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Dickie Jones
South Carolina
Senate
Phil Leventis
Jones
State Election Commission
Leventis
State Senate
Associated Press
J. Seth
Seth
King Day rally in Columbia pushes for equal school funding
NAACP President Lonnie Randolph says Education First will join forces for equal educational opportunities at the 2005 King Day at the Dome rally on January 17 at the State House. Speakers include Inez Tenenbaum and Rev. John Hurst Adams as Manning school funding suit nears a close.
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South Carolina
NAACP
Lonnie Randolph
Education First
State House
Martin Luther
King
Randolph
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Dick Riley
Inez Tenenbaum
John Hurst Adams
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Manning
Thomas Cooper
Steve Morrison
Road user fee proposal sparks debate over South Carolina highways
Charleston officials debate a proposed 15 per axle fee on trucks and 30 extra dollars for passenger cars to fund maintenance of 41,000 miles of state roads. Supporters tout potential 100 million dollars yearly. critics urge using the general fund and governance changes before new taxes.
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Bob Harrell
State Highway Commission
Harrell
Bobby Harrell
DOT
House
Ways and Means
General Fund
David Hartgen
University of North Carolina-Charlotte
South Carolina
Cooper
Hartgen
Annette Young
Summerville
Ways and Means Transportation
Chip Limehouse
Buck Limehouse
Limehouse
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