Elections in Sumter and South Carolina
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Clyburn, Sumter native, handily wins 16th term to U.S. House for South Carolina
Democratic Congressman James E. Clyburn, majority whip, won his 16th term to serve as the United State representative for South Carolina in District 5 during Tuesday night’s elections. Vote … more
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Former trustee Canty bests Hilton for Sumter school board District 3 seat
Ralph Canty is the new District 3 representative on Sumter School District’s Board of Trustees following Tuesday’s night election. According to unofficial election-night totals, Canty … more
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Republican Edwards wins U.S. House seat in western N.C.
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Republican state Sen. Chuck Edwards defeated Democrat Jasmine Beach-Ferrara to win an open U.S. House seat in the western North Carolina district currently … more
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Disney takes new District 9 race for Sumter school board
The newly created District 9 seat on Sumter’s school board will be filled by a new but familiar face member. Bonnie Disney will take the seat after defeating opponent Reginald … more
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Runoff set for English v. Baker in Sumter school board District 2
The incumbent and one challenger remain in the District 2 Sumter school board race after Tuesday’s midterm election. Incumbent Frank Baker and challenger Brittany English will face each … more
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Trump-backed Republican Russel Fry wins S.C. 7th House seat
COLUMBIA (AP) — Republican Russel Fry has won a seat in Congress from South Carolina's 7th House district. With the backing of former President Donald Trump, Fry had ousted veteran GOP … more
Former Trump spokeswoman Sanders elected Arkansas governor
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Former White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders was elected Arkansas governor on Tuesday, becoming the first woman to lead the state and the highest profile … more
Republican Joe Wilson wins reelection to U.S. House in South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Joe Wilson wins reelection to U.S. House in South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District. more
Republican Ralph Norman wins reelection to U.S. House in South Carolina's 5th Congressional District
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Ralph Norman wins reelection to U.S. House in South Carolina's 5th Congressional District. more
Gov. McMaster wins history-making 2nd term in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Republican South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has won a historic reelection bid as he faced voters one last time in his long political career. The 75-year-old incumbent … more
Florida's Marco Rubio wins 3rd Senate term, defeats Demings
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio has won a third term, defeating U.S. Rep. Val Demings and holding a key seat as the GOP tried to regain control of a closely divided … more
DeSantis defeats Crist, wins 2nd term as Florida governor
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis won reelection to a second term Tuesday in a victory over Democrat Charlie Crist, bolstering his rise as a prominent GOP star with … more
In Maryland, Moore elected as state's first Black governor
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Democrat Wes Moore has been elected Maryland's first Black governor.Moore, a best-selling author in his first run for public office, defeated Republican Dan Cox in a state … more
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ELECTION 2022 RESULTS: Local, state, congressional races impacting Sumter, Clarendon, Lee counties
Here is a list of results, being updated as more precincts are reported by the South Carolina Election Commission, of contested races that impact Sumter, Clarendon and Lee counties. TRI-COUNTY … more
Early election takeaways: It's called history for a reason
WASHINGTON (AP) — American elections occasionally provide a moment of national unity. This is not one of them. The 2022 midterms, which decide the balance of power in Congress, have been … more
Control of Congress, governorships at stake; polls closing
WASHINGTON (AP) — A fierce competition for control of Congress along with dozens of governors' mansions and key election posts was unfolding Tuesday as polls began closing in several closely … more
Republican Sen. Rand Paul wins 3rd term in Kentucky
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky has won a third term, defeating Charles Booker, the first Black Democratic nominee for the Senate in the Bluegrass State. Paul is a … more
Election 2022: Polls close in South Carolina; The Sumter Item to post results as they come in
As polls close on the 2022 general midterm elections Tuesday, Sumter saw steady turnout throughout the day. A handful of local seats are being contested, including all nine Sumter school board … more
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Tim Scott heading back to U.S. Senate as bigger ambitions loom
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Tim Scott has won reelection to what he said will be his last term serving South Carolina. But the only Black Republican in the Senate may have bigger political … more
South Carolina: What to expect on election night
Republicans in South Carolina have steadily increased their hold on elected offices, occupying all statewide elected seats and all but one spot in the state's seven-member U.S. House delegation. … more
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