LEXINGTON, S.C. — Pastor John Lastinger will face Brian Duncan in a runoff election for South Carolina House District 88 after earning the most votes in last week’s special election. The runoff will take place Tuesday, November 4, with early voting available October 29–31 at the Lexington County Voter RegistrationContinue Reading
Lexington, SC — Pastor John Lastinger, a local pastor of 47 years and conservative candidate for South Carolina House District 88, is running a true grassroots campaign powered entirely by volunteers and supported by local contributions from within Lexington County. His campaign accepts no donations from special interests and isContinue Reading
Lexington, SC — Born and raised in Lexington County, John Lastinger has announced his candidacy for the South Carolina House District 88 special election. A conservative Republican, Lastinger is committed to serving the people of Lexington County with integrity, faith, and a strong conservative voice. For 47 years, Lastinger hasContinue Reading
The Newberry County Republican Party will welcome U.S. House District 5 Representative Ralph Norman, a Republican candidate for governor, on Thursday, August 21, at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Prosperity Civic Center, 250 School Drive in Prosperity. The event is free and open to the public.Continue Reading
By Congressman Joe Wilson The Republican House and Senate delivered the One Big Beautiful Bill to Republican President Donald Trump for his signature. On behalf of American families, earlier this month President Trump signed the bill into law, allowing for limited government to prevail over big government. Passage of thisContinue Reading
West Columbia, SC — In a stunning victory, Russell Ott has claimed the seat for South Carolina’s Senate District 26, marking a new chapter in the district’s political landscape. The district, which includes parts of Calhoun, Lexington, and Richland Counties, was previously held by longtime Senator Nikki Setzler, who retiredContinue Reading
By Congressman Joe Wilson July 12, 2024 During the recent Presidential debate against Donald Trump, Joe Biden embarrassed himself and further revealed what most Americans already knew – that he is not fit to lead. Sadly, it’s not just one night, but the accumulation of failing Biden policies over theContinue Reading
“I appreciate Dick Harpootlian calling me this morning to concede the race. We had a cordial and respectful conversation where he pledged to support our campaign in November. This race was never about any individual. It was about the people of Senate District 26. At the end of the day,Continue Reading
Calhoun County Sheriff Thomas Summers, Richland County State Rep. Jermaine Johnson, House Assistant Minority Leader Roger Kirby, and West Columbia Councilman Mickey Pringle announce support for campaign COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA – State Representative Russell Ott has earned the endorsement of more local leaders in his campaign for State Senate. SheriffContinue Reading
By Al Dozier Five Lexington County Council seats will be contested in the upcoming June 11 Republican primary. Michael Bishop, the former mayor of the town of Springdale, is running against incumbent Scott Whetstone in District 1 in the Gaston-Pelion-Swansea area. Bishop owns and operates Dust to Dust, a greenContinue Reading
Conservation Voters of South Carolina (CVSC) have announced a primary endorsements Dean Widener (Republican) for State House District 85 in Lexington County. CVSC has chosen to support the candidate based on his commitment to conservation values and putting voters in their districts first regarding all issues facing our state. SinceContinue Reading