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South Carolina Primaries Highlight More Problems Than Celebrations

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Emily Mayer
Jun 15, 2024
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Twenty-nine races for the 2024 General Election were determined in this week’s Primary Election despite Election Day being five months away. How is this possible? The winners of these races will not have an opponent against them on the ballot in November, allowing them to walk into office in January. Similarly, at the closing of candidate filing (April …

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