Race shaping up for South Carolina Senate seat
Aiken County Democrats and Republicans outline a heated battle to fill the District 25 Senate seat left by Moore. Bill Clyburn Ronnie Young Shane Massey and Bill Hixon are among the leading contenders as the November 6 special election nears July 27 filing begins. GOP officials expect a spirited primary and aim to expand their majority in Columbia.
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Aiken County
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Moore
Senate
Community Financial Services Association
Bill Clyburn
House of Representatives
Ronnie Young
Katon Dawson
South Carolina
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Tommy Moore
Columbia
General Assembly
Susan Swanson
Abs. County
Republican Party
Savannah Lakes Village
Lake Thurmond
Merriwether
Brecht
Jone
Clyburn
Young
Massey
Bill
David Nix
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Who's in the 25th District
The text notes a shift toward Republicans in Edgefield and McCormick counties with Merriwether and Savannah Lakes Village areas seen as GOP gains. Democratic leaders admit holding District 25 faces a stiff uphill battle as Republicans outnumber Democrats.
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Edgefield McCormick Counties Split in District 25 Race
The District 25 landscape spans Aiken Edgefield and McCormick plus part of Saluda with about 51 500 registered voters. Local leaders note possible candidates from Edgefield McCormick and Aiken as Democrats and Republicans weigh who can win the State House seat.
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Shadow of Tommy Looms Over District 25 Senate Race
Observers say the upcoming special election to replace Tommy Moore will be shaped by his long legacy of constituent service. Republicans and Democrats note Moore’s influence as a barrier to defining hot button issues and expect the winner to start fresh in building relationships and addressing education and economic development. Brecht and Nix agree the successor must cultivate cross party contacts to fill big shoes.
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Aiken County
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