Intense Gubernatorial Battle in South Carolina Race
The South Carolina governor race between Republican Carroll Campbell and Democrat Mike Daniel is tight with polls showing a toss up. Campaigns stress education and economic development while addressing issues like drug testing and anti-busing controversies, as candidates seek to build on Riley's legacy.
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Columbia
Mike Daniel
Carroll Campbell
Congress
Mike
Dick Riley
Campbell
John Green
Furman University
Daniel
Griffin
Gaffney
South Carolina
Riley
EIA
Atlanta
Reagan
Bush
Tommy Hartnett
Neil Thigpen
Francis Marion College
GOP
Thigpen
Experienced Candidates Vie For House Seat In District 81
Two contenders seek the District 81 seat in the South Carolina House. Rep. Tom Woodruff, a Republican, and Irene Rudnick, a Democrat, both have deep ties to Aiken. Rudnick cites education and strong attendance in the General Assembly as key, while Woodruff focuses on education budget and tort reform.
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Irene Rudnick
Aiken
Rudnick
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Harold Rudnick
Morris
Helen
University of South Carolina
Columbia
Aiken County
USC Aiken
General Assembly
Roads And Spending Topics In Council Race
Incumbent Fay S. Hatcher and challenger Ray P. Garvin, a Democrat, meet in District 1 for the Aiken County Council race on November 4. Garvin pledges fiscally responsible action and independence. Hatcher touts eight years on council, road improvements, and grants totaling 1.25 million for Wagener Salley and Johnstown areas.
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Ray P. Garvin
Aiken County
Garvin
Wagener
Salley
Savannah River
SRP
Myrtle Heath
Tommy
Gene
Hatcher
Lower Savannah
Lexington County
Windsor
Wagoner
Nelson Hatcher
Travis
Mt. Beulah
Poll Shows Governor Race in a Virtual Tie
The State commissioned poll shows GOP nominee Carroll Campbell at 46 percent and Democrat Mike Daniel at 44 percent for South Carolina governor with 10 percent undecided. Margin of error is 4.4 points, making the race potentially tied. The survey surveyed 503 registered voters statewide by telephone between Oct 19 and Oct 21.
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Carroll Campbell
South Carolina
U.S
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Henry McMaster
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