South Carolina Primaries and Key Races

South Carolina voters head to the polls today in a pivotal primary election, with over 319,000 ballots already cast and polls closing at 7 PM under an open primary system requiring photo ID. The governor’s race is wide open for the first time in 16 years, featuring five Republicans and three Democrats, with potential runoff battles looming. Voters also decide on attorney general, agriculture commissioner, and multiple House and Senate races. Meanwhile, a judge praised Murdaugh’s defense attorney, while Upstate continues battling drought despite a wet May. Locally, Isle of Palms aims to rebrand as a family-friendly getaway, and Charleston and Columbia earn top honors as ideal cities to launch a career. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bf4ed193f724f33f