South Carolina Primary Candidates Set for June 9 Ballot
South Carolina voters will decide on Democratic and Republican nominees for six statewide offices during the upcoming primary election on June 9. Contested races include positions for attorney general, secretary of state, treasurer, and commissioner of agriculture as candidates seek to advance to the general election.
South Carolina voters will select Democratic and Republican nominees for six statewide offices during the primary election on June 9. The contested races feature 17 candidates vying for roles including attorney general, secretary of state, state treasurer, comptroller general, superintendent of education, and commissioner of agriculture. These primary winners will advance to the general election in November.
### Republican Battle for Attorney General Three Republicans are competing to become the state's top legal officer, focusing heavily on crime and immigration. Stephen Goldfinch, a state senator since 2016, is running on a platform of resisting government overreach. He faces David Pascoe, a solicitor since 2004 who supports the death penalty, and David Stumbo, a fellow solicitor emphasizing constitutional defense.
