Today is the day!
There’s so much on the ballot; this is a chance for our community, our state, and our country to stand up - to show who we are and what we care about in our leaders.
Please get to the polls & vote.
The GOAT @dawnstaley joined Senators @harveypeeler, @NikkiSetzler, @BradHutto and many others celebrating the statehouse’s #1 Gamecock - “Ms. Essie” - upon her retirement after 34 yrs. of remarkable service to the SC Senate. Forever to Thee, Ms. Essie and Go Cocks!!!
There is one more week to early vote in South Carolina.
I voted at the old Orangeburg Library, and it took 5 minutes. Whatever you do - have a plan to vote.
A list of early voting places by county is here: https://t.co/w9K5MPqz9m.
Last Summer, I spoke at a rally headlined by the Vice President. We renewed our commitment to defend reproductive rights.
She is a champion for women and an experienced leader. I am proud to support her. This election is about preserving our democracy - she will do that.
I am extremely grateful to the voters of District 40 for their support yesterday. We will continue to fight to put rural voters and working families first.
And - it is not too late to register to vote in the general election.
Tomorrow is election day in South Carolina primary races. Please get to the polls and make your voice heard.
If you need to check who is on the ballot for you, you can see that information at https://t.co/41sPb8IgfU under the tab for voters.
Your vote is your voice.
Today marks the start of early voting in our primary election. Please get out to vote now or on June 11th.
If you have questions about your voter registration, visit https://t.co/41sPb8HIqm.
More early voting locations in Senate District 40 (alphabetically by county) -
In Aiken (southern):
Aiken County Roy Warner Park
Address:
4287 Festival Trail Rd. Wagener, SC 29164
In Barnwell: Blackville Community Center
Address: 19464 Solomon Blatt Ave N Blackville, SC 29817
County Voter Registration and Elections
Address: 367 Fuldner Rd Barnwell, SC 29812
Williston Town Hall
Address: 13112 Main St Williston, SC 29853
In Allendale: Allendale County Board of Voter Registration and Elections Address: 158 McNair Street, Allendale, SC 29810
In Bamberg: Bamberg County Board of Voter Registration & Elections Address: 1234 North Street Bamberg, SC 29003
This weekend will mark the two year anniversary of the opening of Orangeburg’s newest park.
Wishing everyone a safe and reflective Memorial Day holiday.
John Matthews has always been a champion for Orangeburg County and rural South Carolina. I was honored to serve with him for so many years, and I am proud to have his support in this election.
Congressman Clyburn is a giant in South Carolina politics and nationwide. I look forward to continuing to work with him to improve our state.
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It was my honor to speak on the campus of South Carolina State University for the groundbreaking of Turner Hall today. Our local universities are crucial to this community.
One of my consistent goals in office has been to bring jobs and growth to rural South Carolina. In the last few years, we have seen rapid expansions of new companies into industrial sites in Barnwell and Orangeburg, and I will continue to fight to bring quality jobs here.
Rev. Isaiah Odom faithfully served on Bamberg County Council for 42 years. As we pursued the construction of a new emergency room for our area, it was my pleasure to work with Rev. Odom and the other leaders of Bamberg and Barnwell counties to obtain the funding for it.
Supporting public education has been a cornerstone of my platform since I first ran for office in 1996. We have made strides in making South Carolina's schools more accessible and effective, but our work is far from over.