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News Channel 7 Political Analyst Doug Smith says tonight’s runoff results are a continuation of the “bloodbath” that occured two weeks ago.  The only legislative incumbent from Spartanburg to win his seat this primary was Keith Kelly.

Shane Martin carried the momentum he gained two weeks ago into a solid victory tonight for the State Senate District 13 seat.

Greer City Councilman Joseph Baldwin has defeated incumbent Tony Trout for the Greenville County Council 18 seat.

In another upset this evening, political newcomer Jane Hall has defeated longtime Spartanburg County councilmember Rock Adams.

Lee Bright has defeated Scott Talley for the open State Senate District 12 seat in Spartanburg. 

Longtime Union County Sheriff Howard Wells has lost his bid for another term as sheriff.

Anderson County Council incumbent Bob Waldrep retained his council seat tonight by defeating challenger Raymond MacKay.

The Spartanburg Elections Office recounted votes Monday morning for House District 38 after results of the June 10th primary.

Governor Sanford endorsed Republican Lee Bright Monday morning

Election officials counted the provisional ballots Thursday morning in the Anderson County Sheriff’s race recount.

2008 Primary Results

South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham faces a primary challenger in his bid for a second term.

The South Carolina State Election Commission reports light voter turnout throughout most of the state Tuesday.

Complete SC Primary Results