Local small businesses have chosen their candidate for the open seat in State House District 85 covering Chapin and Irmo in Lexington County in the June 14th Republican Primary. Those businesses have endorsed Conservative Republican businessman Jay Kilmartin. The endorsements launched the Small Business Coalition for Kilmartin. “I am thankfulContinue Reading
Small business owner Paul Erickson from Chapin has announced his candidacy for StateRepresentative in District 71 citing the need for fresh leadership and a more conservativeapproach in state government. “We need a change. I do not plan on creating a career for myself in elective office. Too many ofour currentContinue Reading
With a message of standing against the Biden Administration, protecting individual freedoms and empowering the families of Chapin and Irmo, businessman Jay Kilmartin launched his campaign for the June 14th Republican Primary for State House District 85, being vacated by retiring Rep. Chip Huggins. “Our country and our state areContinue Reading
Saying her financial background and pro-taxpayer views make her the best choice to represent the Irmo-Chapin community, Republican Catherine Huddle has thrown her hat in the ring for the area’s State House seat. Huddle, a member of the School Board, will be running in the June 14 Republican primary to succeedContinue Reading
Hines runs to provide conservative servant leadership for Irmo and Chapin Rebecca Blackburn Hines filed today to run in the June 14thRepublican primary to represent House District 85 in the South Carolina House of Representatives. “Our community has been fortunate to have State Representative Chip Huggins advocating on behalf ofContinue Reading
Representative Nathan Ballentine – District 71 Richland – filed for re-election on March 16. Ballentine was elected to the House of Representatives in 2005 defeating the 16-year incumbent, Rick Quinn, who was currently serving as the House Majority Leader. Ballentine currently serves on the Ways and Means Committee andContinue Reading
Tifani Moore claimed victory in a special election held October 12 to fill a vacant seat on Lexington-Richland School District Five’s board. Moore led with 56 percent of the vote to 37 percent for Haley Griggs, and seven percent for Jeff Herring. The seat was left open when former boardContinue Reading
1. Haley knows that our district has spent millions building a new high school will low enrollment and buying properties we don’t need, while our older schools need millions in repairs. Her opponent is supported by the leaders and developers who made those decisions. (See “Fiscal Responsibility” at https://www.haleygriggsford5.com/issues 2. HaleyContinue Reading
The Richland County Election Commission has released updated polling location information regarding the special election for a vacant seat on the Lexington-Richland School District Five School Board. Precincts are in Irmo and Chapin areas. Check Vote411.org for candidate information, your voting status, and polling location. The following precincts and polling places will beContinue Reading
In early August, I was approached by several in the community about running in the October 12th special election for the Lexington-Richland District Five Board of Trustees. They expressed that my educational background and work experience would make me a valuable resource to the board and the various issues the district isContinue Reading
Billy Warren, Lexington County resident and businessman has announced he is running for the office of Lexington County Sheriff in the 2024 election cycle. He is promoting crime prevention by having a proactive Sheriff Department that puts the public first. He said he has the experience to make that changeContinue Reading