AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoElection Countdown: South Carolina’s June 9 primary is days away, with polls open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. and early voting already breaking records—more than 152,000 ballots cast in the first week statewide, including nearly 12,000 in Greenville County. Upstate Congressional Races: In contested primaries, Democrats Eunice Lehmacher and Ernest Mackins battle for the 3rd District nomination, while GOP incumbent William Timmons faces David Atchley and Robert E. Lee in the 4th. Governor’s Race Shakeup: State Sen. Josh Kimbrell has suspended his bid for governor but remains on the GOP ballot, citing “nastiest politics” and legal/personal attacks. Agriculture Commissioner: Republicans choose a new agriculture commissioner next week as farmers warn that fertilizer and diesel costs are squeezing margins. Public Safety: SLED is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Fort Mill where a 74-year-old man armed with a tire iron was shot and later died. Policy Watch: Attorney General Alan Wilson is pushing for rules on AI political ads as the campaign season heats up.
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