Votes have been tallied in Greenville, South Carolina, for key primary runoffs in the region.
One of the standout races was for the Republican nomination in the 3rd District U.S. House contest. In a competitive match, Sherri Biggs emerged as the winner over Mark Burns.
In addition to the congressional race, voters also made their choices for various Statehouse and County Council positions.
Some of the notable races included:
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U.S. House District 3 (Republican): Sherri Biggs faced off against Mark Burns. Biggs, who is a lieutenant colonel in the Air National Guard, received the endorsement from Governor Henry McMaster and is running for her first political office. Meanwhile, Burns, a Christian nationalist and spiritual advisor, is making his third attempt to secure a congressional seat.
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S.C. Senate District 6 (Republican): In this race, Jason Elliott challenged Ben Carper. Tensions escalated as Elliott’s team prompted an investigation into Carper’s residency, claiming he might not live in the district he’s contesting, which Carper denied.
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S.C. Senate District 12 (Republican): Lee Bright and Roger Allen Nutt emerged from a four-candidate field, including former county clerk Hope Blackley and businessman Skip Davenport.
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S.C. House District 28 (Republican): Chris Huff, a retired pastor, went up against Kerri J. Smith, who leads the Self-Help Credit Union in the region.
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Greenville County Council District 20 (Republican): The race featured incumbent Councilman Steve Shaw and challenger Alex Reynolds. Shaw’s opposition to a significant tax increase contributed to the political dynamics in the council.
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Greenville County Council District 22 (Republican): Frank Farmer and Jay Rogers are vying for the seat formerly held by Stan Tzouvelekas after Farmer narrowly missed a majority in the primary.
- Greenville County Council District 25 (Democrat): In this race, incumbent Ennis M. Fant faces Derrick L. Quarles for the district seat.
As the results solidify, the local political landscape is expected to shift with these outcomes.
