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Thursday, September 20, 2012  The state Supreme Court has upheld a special primary for the Republican nomination to fill the seat long held by Lt. Gov. Glenn McConnell.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012  Former Lt. Governor Andre Bauer and Horry County Council Chairman Tom Rice will face off in a runoff election on June 26th for the new Seventh Congressional District seat's Republican nomination.

Saturday, March 10, 2012  Mitt Romney has won the Republican presidential delegate vote at Wyoming's county conventions. That adds to his advantage in the party's race for the nomination.

Saturday, March 10, 2012  The man who former Lt. Gov. Ken Ard beat in a runoff to get the Republican nomination in 2010 says Ard's manipulation of campaign finance laws had a big impact in their race.

Friday, January 20, 2012  What are people saying about the election?

Wednesday, November 30, 2011  The leader in the race for the GOP presidential nomination often depends on the day. The candidates rise and fall as they make gaffes and fend off allegations of inappropriate behavior. With the beating, they take in the press and the public arena, it makes you wonder why anyone would put themselves out there as a candidate.

Thursday, November 10, 2011  There are still a couple months left before the primary voting begins. Candidates are everywhere spreading their messages. In debates, it gives them the chance to shine or in Texas Governor Rick Perry's case, go on the defense.

Saturday, September 17, 2011  Cain spoke to a crowd of more than 100 at Docksiders in North Myrtle Beach Saturday morning in his first visit to the Grand Strand. He talked to voters for over an hour about his platforms on foreign policy, immigration, and healthcare.

Thursday, August 11, 2011  Texas Gov. Rick Perry is running for president, according to his spokesman. The current governor plans to make his formal announcement in South Carolina this weekend.

Saturday, May 28, 2011  The race for the Republican nomination to challenge President Barack Obama in 2012 is suddenly getting more interesting.

Monday, March 28, 2011  Florence County is holding a Republican Primary to fill now-Lieutenant Governor Ken Ard's county council seat.

Tuesday, June 29, 2010  A recount has confirmed that St. Matthew businessman Jim Pratt has won the Republican nomination to take on U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn in November.

Tuesday, June 22, 2010  Florence County councilman Ken Ard has won the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor in South Carolina.

Tuesday, January 26, 2010  A former school district leader is seeking the Republican nomination for South Carolina's top education job.

Tuesday, January 12, 2010  Carroll Campbell III has picked up the endorsements of three former South Carolina GOP chairmen in his bid to win the Republican nomination in the state's 1st Congressional District.