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South Carolina political realignment shows limited switchers
Observers see party switching in the Palmetto State as likely over after recent elections. Four Democrats left their party since 2003, including four lawmakers, while Republicans expanded majorities in the Senate and House. Analysts note the trend eased, with Democratic gains wiped by GOP gains and historical context from Strom Thurmond.
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South Carolina
Billy O’dell
Ware Shoals
Luke Rankin
Myrtle Beach
George Bailey
St. George
Rubber Snow
Hemingway
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James Smith
David Wilkins
Greenville
Hugh Leatherman
Florence
Consid
Jim Merrill
Daniel Island
Strom Thurmond
Winthrop University
Scott Huffman
Thurmond
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Floyd Spence
Verne Smith
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