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South Carolina's December Elections: Key Race Heats Up

12/24/2025

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Three South Carolina special elections are set for December 22, with only one contested race.
Democratic Chair Christale Spain of the South Carolina Democratic Party emphasized the elections' importance, citing momentum in Tennessee.
John Lastinger, a Republican pastor, is running against Democrat Chuck Hightower for the seat vacated by RJ May, who resigned amid legal issues.
A second election will fill another House seat on January 6.

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Three South Carolina special elections are set for December 22, with only one contested race.
Democratic Chair Christale Spain of the South Carolina Democratic Party emphasized the elections' importance, citing momentum in Tennessee.
John Lastinger, a Republican pastor, is running against Democrat Chuck Hightower for the seat vacated by RJ May, who resigned amid legal issues.
A second election will fill another House seat on January 6.