South Carolina governor's race enters final two-week sprint

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 01:02 · Archive

South Carolina's gubernatorial candidates begin a final two-week push as early voting opens.

Early voting is underway in South Carolina ahead of the gubernatorial election in two weeks. Republican nominee Alan Wilson and Democratic nominee Jermaine Johnson spent the first day of early voting campaigning across the state, each presenting their vision for the state's future.

Wilson campaigned in the Upstate on a platform of affordability, tax relief and economic growth. He proposed eliminating the state income tax, reducing property taxes, expanding the state's energy grid and lowering utility costs. His campaign reported raising more than £2.5 million in the latest fundraising quarter. Wilson said he wants to modernise state government and make it more accountable to taxpayers.

Johnson cast his ballot in Columbia before travelling to the Grand Strand. He argued for new leadership after decades of Republican control in South Carolina, saying voters are tired of corruption and backroom deals. His campaign raised approximately £700,000 during the same fundraising period. Johnson said his campaign is focused on issues affecting working families and everyday voters.

How it is being reported

• South Carolina governor’s race enters two-week sprintEarly voting is underway in South Carolina, and with just two weeks until Election Day, the state’s gubernatorial candidates are making a final push to win over voters.Live5News · 20 Oct, 00:25
• South Carolina governor’s race enters two-week sprintSouth Carolina's gubernatorial candidates are making a final push to win over voters.WISTV · 20 Oct, 00:08

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