Fry has 45 percent of the vote. Henry McMaster gets to run for a second full term and possibly become the longest-serving governor in the states history. Skip recommended stories carousel and go to main content. But Nancy Mace defeated Cunningham in his re-election bid in 2020. If you dont see results below, click here. McMaster mostly let his governing do his campaigning. Cunningham also contends that anything the incumbent governor hopes to accomplish with four more years of public service should have been done in his first four decades as a politician. It is time for WE, THE PEOPLE to put our hands to the plow and take back our government. Learn more about Friends of the NewsHour. Are you ready for a South Carolina Governor with some, Are You Ready For A South Carolina Governor With Some. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/gov-henry-mcmaster-renominated-in-south-carolina-as-democrats-vie-to-oppose-him, Republican Paul LePage looks ahead to Mains November governor race against Gov. McMaster completed the remainder of Haleys second term and was then elected to his first full term as governor in 2018. An estimated 98 percent of votes have been counted. You wouldnt believe the stories Ive heard about why we cant get the roads fixed; theyre ridiculous. Registration is a free and easy way to support our truly independent journalism, By registering, you will also enjoy limited access to Premium articles, exclusive newsletters, commenting, and virtual events with our leading journalists, {{#verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}} {{^verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}}. All Rights Reserved. 2022, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WJCL-TV. HE ALSO PLEDGED NOT TO RSEAI TAXE. The Times estimates the number of remaining votes based on historic turnout data and reporting from The Associated Press. Henry McMaster in November. McMaster faces one candidate for the Republican nomination. McLeod also had a personal tiff on Twitter with Democratic House Minority Leader Todd Rutherford, suggesting infidelity and nepotism after Rutherford endorsed Cunningham and said McLeod had done little in her 10 years in the General Assembly. by: JEFFREY COLLINS, The Associated Press. All rights reserved. McLeod filed to run for governor in March 2021 on the same day McMaster filed to run for re-election. LePage was governor from 2011 to 2019, when he was succeeded by Mills. An estimated 99 percent of votes have been counted. Amazon's Bestselling One-Piece Swimsuit Is on Sale for 20% Off Right Now, Here's Where to Buy the Viral Wall Mop from TikTok, This Amazon Brand Is a Summertime Style Lifesaver for Kids Closets, Jennifer Aniston, 53, Shares the Product She Uses to Achieve Dewy Skin On-Screen. Incumbent Sen. Tim Scott (R) is uncontested in the Republican primary. McMaster faces one candidate for the Republican nomination for governor: Harrison Musselwhite, a trucker and former businessman. Governor Henry McMaster said that he would go to the gates of hell to fight forWe The People of South Carolina, and I applauded him for it. Above video: Gov. McLeod often introduces herself as thefirst Black womanto run for governor in South Carolina, though she says her main purpose for running isnt to make history, but to make a difference. Hes trailing his primary challenger Russell Fry by 20 points. COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) Republican South Carolina Gov. The states term limit on the governors office would allow a governor to be elected into the role twice. Five candidates are seeking the Democratic gubernatorial nomination: former U.S. House member Joe Cunningham, state Sen. Mia McLeod, health care administrator Carlton Boyd, barber and musician Calvin CJ Mack McMillan and Vietnam veteran and former postal worker William H. Cowboy Williams. To learn more about how election results work, read this article. We can fund everything we need WITHOUT a state income tax, so why do we still have one? All rights reserved. The Post estimated the lean of 2022 congressional districts using 2020 presidential results by precinct from Decision Desk HQ and estimates where actual votes at the precinct level were unavailable. Five candidates were seeking the Democratic nomination in Tuesdays primary: former U.S. House member Joe Cunningham, state Sen. Mia McLeod, health care administrator Carlton Boyd, barber and musician Calvin CJ Mack McMillan, and Vietnam veteran and former postal worker William H. Cowboy Williams. McMaster is 75. McMaster wins GOP nomination for governor in S.C. primary, Drive-by shooting in Clearwater claims one life, Aiken County Sheriffs Office looking for shooting suspect, Shots fired reported at Peach Orchard Apartments. HE HAS ALSO TALKED ABOUT TEACHER RETENTION AND PAY INCREAS.. If McMaster wins the general election in November and completes the term, he will become thelongest-serving governorin the states history. For the past 20 months, we endured close your business doors orders, vaccine mandates, and we watched our friends and families die alone without access to the kind of care available, because it was denied them. Five candidates are seeking the Democratic gubernatorial nomination: former US House member Joe Cunningham, state Sen. Mia McLeod, health care administrator Carlton Boyd, barber and musician Calvin CJ Mack McMillan and Vietnam veteran and former postal worker William H. Cowboy Williams. Thanks for signing up! In their one debate Friday after early voting ended, Cunningham and McLeod again spent more time targeting the Republican governor than they did their three Democratic opponents only one of whom answered the invitation to debate. Many are not aware of this, but we have some of the highest income taxes of any Republican controlled state in the country. CUNNINGHAM CALD LE MCMASTER A GOVERNOR OF THE PAST AND SAID HE IS RUNNING TO BE A GOVERNOR OF THE FUTURE.. .. TAGGART - HOUCK PICKS UP OUR PRIMARY NIGHT TEAM COVERAGE IN CHARLESTON. Governors in South Carolina are limited to two four-year terms, but if McMaster wins the primary and Novembers election, he will have the chance to serve an unprecedented 10 years in office. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? McLeod often introduces herself as thefirst Black womanto run for governor in South Carolina, though she says her main purpose for running isnt to make history, but to make a difference. Gov. Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press In their one debate Friday after early voting ended, Cunningham and McLeod again spent more time targeting the Republican governor than they did their three Democratic opponents only one of whom answered the invitation to debate. Cunningham also contends that anything the incumbent governor hopes to accomplish with four more years of public service should have been done in his first four decades as a politician. The governor defeated Harrison Musselwhite, a trucker and former businessman who said he was running to allow open carry of guns, prevent any government vaccine mandates and eliminate state income taxes. Stay up to speed on all the latest local and national political news. Maya King, Reporting from Charleston, S.C. Henry McMaster (R) is expected to hold off a primary challenge from Harrison Musselwhite, a truck driver who also goes by Trucker Bob. Cunningham also contends that anything the incumbent governor hopes to accomplish with four more years of public service should have been done in his first four decades as a politician. We obey the law. S. HE ALSO THANKEMIA D MCLEOD..AND SAID HE HOPES THEY CAN WORK TOGETHER.. For years Good Ol Boys in both parties have played political games with the people of the Corridor of Shame and their Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness. Henry McMaster gets to run for a second full term and possibly become the longest-serving governor in the states history. Henry McMaster defeated GOP challenger Harrison Musselwhite. In the Rio Grande Valley of Texas, voters are casting ballots in a special election to replace Representative Filemon Vela, a Democrat. Thats because he automatically ascended to the role from his lieutenant governor seatin January 2017when Nikki Haley resigned to take a job in then-President Donald Trumps administration. Stay up on the very latest with Evening Update. We serve our communities. IT SETS HIM UP TO BECOME THE LONGEST-SERVG IN GOVERNOR IN THE STATE'S HISTORY-- IF HE WINS THE GENERAL ELECTION IN NOVEMB. Most of the attention has been focused on Cunningham and McLeod, who have also raised the most money. McMaster served out Haleys last two years before getting elected in his own right in 2018. 2022 voter guide details dates, polling sites, more, South Carolina 1st Congressional District Results. Districts classified as Strong Biden and Strong Trump show where a candidate is estimated to have won by 15 percentage points or more. Mayra Flores, a Republican, has won the special election in Texas to replace former Representative Filemon Vela in a Hispanic-majority district in the Rio Grande Valley. Harrison Musselwhite is a trucker and former businessman who says he is running to allow open carry of guns, prevent any government vaccine mandates and eliminate state income taxes. She said South Carolina needs an alternative to the string of Republican Light Democratic men who have run and lost the past five gubernatorial races. Henry McMaster is running for re-election with a Trump endorsement and an 80 percent approval rating from Republican voters. There are no upcoming events at this time. 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We work 70+ hours a week and give our taxes to a government who will treat us like cattle. McLeod also had apersonal tiff on Twitterwith Democratic House Minority Leader Todd Rutherford, suggesting infidelity and nepotism after Rutherford endorsed Cunningham and said McLeod had done little in her 10 years in the General Assembly. We endured the overreach and encroachment on our lives and livelihoods long enough. IT FELT MORE LIKE A CONCERT THAN A WATCH PARTY .. He also insists that he is best positioned to beat McMaster. By clicking Register you confirm that your data has been entered correctly and you have read and agree to ourTerms of use,Cookie policyandPrivacy notice. candidates, Sam Peters, has the backing of some of the most far-right Republicans in the House, like Representatives Andy Biggs and Paul Gosar of Arizona. If he wins the general election in November and completes that term, he will become the longest-serving governor in the states history. Copyright 2022 WCSC. 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