The Candidates for SC's 1st District
How to reach the candidates and learn their positions.
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Voters in the First Congressional District have seven short weeks to learn about the 19 candidates (16 Republicans and 3 Democrats) who wish to represent them in Congress. Most of the candidates have Facebook and Twitter pages as well as their own web page. They've also received coverage on Patch. All these resources provide plenty of opportunity to inform voters.
If you'd like to follow key players in the race on Twitter, follow this link.
Here's a look at the candidates, starting with the Democrats:
Elizabeth Colbert Busch – Patch
Facebook, Twitter, Campaign
Ben Frasier – Patch
Facebook, Twitter, Campaign
And the Republicans:
Keith Blandford – Patch
Facebook, Twitter, Campaign
Curtis Bostic – Patch
Facebook, Twitter, Campaign
Ric Bryant – Patch
Facebook, Twitter, Campaign
Larry Grooms – Patch
Facebook, Twitter, Campaign
Jonathan Hoffman – Patch
Facebook, Twitter, Campaign
Jeff King – Patch
Facebook, Twitter, Campaign
John Kuhn – Patch
Facebook, Twitter, Campaign
Tim Larkin - Patch
Facebook, Twitter, Campaign
Chip Limehouse – Patch
Facebook, Twitter, Campaign
Peter McCoy – Patch
Facebook, Twitter, Campaign
Elizabeth Moffly – Patch
Facebook, Twitter, Campaign
Ray Nash – Patch
Facebook, Twitter, Campaign
Andy Patrick – Patch
Facebook, Twitter, Campaign
Shawn Pinkston – Patch
Facebook, Twitter, Campaign
Mark Sanford – Patch
Facebook, Twitter, Campaign
Teddy Turner - Patch
Facebook, Twitter, Campaign
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Sue Edward
9:34 am on Tuesday, January 29, 2013
There are also two Green Party candidates running: Larry Carter Center and Eugene Platt.
Chris Winston
10:48 am on Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Sue, can you provide their info and links to websites and social media? I will get them added to the story. Thanks.
Tom Martin
10:12 pm on Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Larry Carter Center is the candidate who struck another man at the abortion center, with his car, and has been indicted.
stanley seigler
12:12 pm on Tuesday, January 29, 2013
would like to see a repeat of the 2012 GOP presidential primary campaign...hope more GOPs announce.
Gretchen
9:43 am on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Personally, I think when you have so many candidates, it's impossible to find out what each of them stand for. If there were a debate, it would take HOURS just for their opening statements. Why doesn't the Republican Party weed out the ones who simply are not qualified and get this group down to a manageable size. I'm sure at least HALF could be eliminated.
Paige Lewis
9:21 pm on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Gretchen, I know how you feel and agree with your assessment of having so many candidates in the primary. It is overwhelming. The Republican Party doesn't discourage people from running. It isn't fair for the party to pick favorites or use a heavy hand in the primary. Hopefully, some will drop out when they are not able to attract supporters and donors.
Richard Hayes
12:02 pm on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Gretchen -- don't bother, the Democrats have the only two really good candidates - Elizabeth Colbert-Busch and Martin Skelly. Business savvy, supporters of the local economy, not professional politicians - strong supporters of our diverse community in District One.
Paige Lewis
9:17 pm on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
You wouldn't happen to be a Democrat, would you, Richard?
Zoe Brown
6:54 am on Sunday, February 3, 2013
Gretchen,
what I hear you saying is "hopefully anybody that isn't rich will drop out" cause lord knows that's all what qualifies anybody according to the Party, the politicos, and the process.
How about you call each of the candidates up and talk to them. 16 candidates is about 3 or 4 hours work. Ditch anybody that won't talk to a voter and ditch anyone that just talks the 3-point shuffle when you ask real questions.
Narrow it down to 3-4 candidates and go see them live 2-3 times. Then give the best one your money and time.
Forget about the party making it simple for you. The party is the white if the incumbent and the rich or chosen. They don't give a shit about you, me or the best qualified candidates.
If you won't or can't put out the effort to make a real choice then just for god sake don't vote for Sanford or anyone going by a boys name or running in daddy money.