McCain Wins South Carolina Presidential Contest
John McCain defeats Barack Obama in South Carolina as 83 percent of precincts report with 55 to 44 percent. The race highlights racial divide with Obama drawing heavy black support and McCain backed by about three quarters of white voters. record turnout and Lindsey Graham also reelected. Annie Mae Rosemond, 105, backed Obama in Greenville, citing hope for change.
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Massey wins State Senate in Aiken area races
Shane Massey defeats Greg Anderson by about 3 500 votes to win State Senate District 25. Incumbent Nikki Setzler is re elected in District 26 with 19 491 votes. Rep Roland Smith holds House District 84 and Don Smith retains District 83 seat with strong showings in Aiken and Edgefield counties.
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Democrats Expand Senate Control Amid Gains and Momentum
Democrats expanded their Senate majority by ousting incumbents Elizabeth Dole in North Carolina and John Sununu in New Hampshire and winning seats in Virginia New Mexico and Colorado. With 29 of 35 races called they held at least a 55 45 edge and eyed a 60 seat filibuster proof majority.
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