Enveloped by temperatures that topped 100 with a heat index of 110, South Carolina voters headed to the polls on June 14 to determine who will advance past the primary.
Two races that have generated significant national media attention. The Republican Congressional primaries in the neighboring First and Seventh Congressional Districts feature incumbents Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) and Rep. Tom Rice (R-S.C.). Former president Donald Trump is determined to unseat both of the incumbents with his endorsed candidates, Katie Arrington and state Rep. Russell Fry.
South Carolina saw more than 100,000 participate in early voting, and board of elections officials expected a large turnout on primary election day. In parts of the state, storms passed through in the late morning, slowing the traffic, but volume was expected to pick up again in the afternoon when the inclement weather cleared….