Early voting for the Republican Presidential Primary is in full swing, offering voters the opportunity to cast their ballots ahead of the official election day. The early voting period began on Monday, February 12, and will continue until Thursday, February 22. Residents in Lexington County can participate in early votingContinue Reading
By Congressman Joe Wilson February 8, 2024 Under the policies of Biden and Democrats, Americans have suffered. As a result, our country has experienced unprecedented adversity. Families continue to struggle with crippling inflation of consumer products and services, including inflation reaching a 40-year high; the ongoing invasion of illegal aliensContinue Reading
Saluda Shoals Park was packed on Thursday, January 18 as State Rep. Jay Kilmartin (R-District 85) kicked off his re-election campaign. “The momentum is at an all-time high for conservatism and freedom in South Carolina and right here in District 85,” Kilmartin said. He added that “our support has multipliedContinue Reading
By Congressman Joe Wilson I am grateful for the opportunity to begin the new year by touring the district and promoting my legislative focus areas for 2024. Joined by city and county officials along the way, our stops included North Augusta, Aiken, West Columbia, and Barnwell. In each location, IContinue Reading
West Columbia, SC – Congressman Joe Wilson hosted his annual legislative agenda media tour today in North Augusta, Aiken, West Columbia, and Barnwell. Highlighting important accomplishments in 2023 and his focus for the new year, Congressman Wilson spoke about ideas to create jobs, generate economic growth, promote conservative solutions, combat inflation,Continue Reading
By Will Allen Candidate for Lexington Town Council “Those who do not desire positions of influence are the most needed to fill them.” There are many issues that I care about and want to be a part of solving, but this phrase explains why I am running for Lexington TownContinue Reading
By Congressman Joe Wilson I have just completed my annual bus tour around the Second Congressional District, making stops at local businesses, schools, and organizations, and heard from our fellow South Carolinians in all five counties. Biden policies continue to hurt American families and destroy jobs. Under his direction, the country reached itsContinue Reading
Stating that it is “about time Republicans across our state and county were made aware of the range of actions from our body,” the new leadership of the Lexington County Republican Party (LCRP) released the numerous actions the party has taken over the past two years. These actions were plannedContinue Reading
Led by a robust organizing operation, conservative activists chalked up strong victories in the April 22nd Lexington County Republican Convention. 256 delegates participated in the biennial process which was presided over by State Rep. Jay Kilmartin (R-Chapin, Columbia, Irmo). County Party Grassroots Director Pamela Godwin was elected by acclamation asContinue Reading
By Jay Kilmartin State House District 85 On December 8, I proudly took the oath of office on the floor of the House of Representatives. When I campaigned to represent District 85, I had no idea an additional oath was required in order to serve. I really don’t know howContinue Reading
By Al Dozier At least two incumbents on the Lexington-Richland District 5 School Board have lost their seats in Tuesday’s elections, according to early reports on vote counts. In Richland County, incumbents Nikki Gardner and Tifani Moore lost their seats to newcomers Kevin Scully, a USDA employee, and S.C. BarContinue Reading