In his most recent term, Ballentine has supported bills such as the S.C. Ballentine’s opponent, Paul Erickson, cited a need for fresh leadership in the Statehouse during his campaign to win the Irmo seat. Ballentine has served nine terms in the House of Representatives. Incumbent Nathan Ballentine won the primary election for District 71 seat, winning over two-thirds of the votes. In his campaign, Caskey reiterated his dedication to ensuring transparency and accountability in South Carolina’s government. In his terms in the House, Caskey has sponsored bills that support gun rights, infrastructure improvements and support for first responders. Micah Caskey, who has served three terms representing District 89 in Cayce and West Columbia, narrowly won the primary election against business owner Melanie Shull, who felt the incumbent had not fought hard enough on conservative social issues.Ĭaskey won just a little over 50 percent, by just 26 votes, with a margin of less than 1 percent that will trigger a vote recount.

Kilmartin also showed his support for former President Donald Trump throughout his campaign. In his campaign to win the seat that includes Chapin, Kilmartin was outspoken about his commitment to banning the teaching critical race theory in schools and suspending taxes on gas. All four candidates sought to fill the District 85 seat, which Chip Huggins will vacate at the end of his term this year. Kilmartin, owner of several The Melting Pot franchises, beat Lexington-Richland School District Five board members Rebecca Blackburn Hines and Catherine Huddle as well Christian Stegmaier.

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