Judge to Rule on Thurmond Candidacy Today
A ruling is expected Monday afternoon on whether GOP candidate Paul Thurmond is eligible to run as the Republican candidate for S.C. Senate District 41
UPDATED 5:15 p.m.: As of 5 p.m. Charleston County Court of Common Pleas Judge Deadra Jefferson had not issued a ruling in the case George Tempel brought against Paul Thurmond's candidacy for the GOP nomination for the S.C. Senate 41 seat. Tempel told Patch via text message that a ruling may not come today. Charleston County Clerk of Court Julie Armstrong confirmed that Jefferson had not filed a ruling in the case as of the close of business hours. Thurmond attorney Michael Timbes also confirmed no ruling had been filed yet and declined to comment on the case. Judge Jefferson was not available for comment Monday afternoon. ORIGINAL 2:30 p.m.: Charleston County Court of Commmon Pleas Judge Deardra Jefferson said Monday she will issue a …
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