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Alvin Greene, Unlikely Senate Nominee, Passes Away at 48

3/19/2026

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Alvin M. Greene, a 48-year-old unemployed Army veteran from South Carolina, died March 3 in Manning.
In 2010, he unexpectedly won the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate with minimal campaigning.
He paid a $10,440 filing fee and did not engage in traditional campaigning.
Greene's victory sparked questions about legitimacy, and he said the win reflected voter agreement with his views.

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Story summary

Alvin M. Greene, a 48-year-old unemployed Army veteran from South Carolina, died March 3 in Manning.
In 2010, he unexpectedly won the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate with minimal campaigning.
He paid a $10,440 filing fee and did not engage in traditional campaigning.
Greene's victory sparked questions about legitimacy, and he said the win reflected voter agreement with his views.