Theodore Wins Narrowly Amid South Carolina Election Totals
Democrat Nick Theodore narrowly defeated Republican Tommy Hartnett for lieutenant governor as Carroll Campbell won the governor’s race. Final unofficial results showed Theodore at 50 percent to Hartnett’s 49 percent with 95 percent of precincts reporting. Statewide races for secretary of state treasurer and other offices were won by incumbents or party-affiliated candidates.
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Two South Carolina incumbents fall in general election
In South Carolina, incumbent Rep. Tom Woodruff loses to Irene Rudnick as Carole Wells defeats Tom Sterling Anderson in a wave of Republican gains. Veterans like Speaker Robert Sheheen and others win while Anderson campaigns amid fraud and conspiracy charges tied to a mobile home dealership.
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Statewide Referendum Approves Uniform Magistrate Terms
Voters approved a statewide referendum in South Carolina requiring uniform magistrate terms. With 71 percent of precincts reporting, 84 percent favored and 16 percent opposed. If the legislature agrees, a two or four year term will be added to the state constitution, as Annette Powell of Clarendon County predicts the longer term.
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