Bromell Tinubu ends US Senate bid, backs Harrison in effort to defeat Lindsey Graham
Gloria Bromell Tinubu has ended her bid for the U.S. Senate.
Bromell Tinubu, of Georgetown, on Wednesday dropped out of the race for Senate, endorsing Jaime Harrison’s campaign and giving him what appears to be a clear path to the Democratic Party’s nomination.
Harrison has raised records amount of cash in his bid to unseat U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-Seneca. Harrison’s campaign had more than $4.6 million cash on hand after raising $3.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2019.
Bromell Tinubu’s campaign never really gained traction as Harrison has been the clear front runner on the Democratic side. Through the end of September of last year, Bromell Tinubu, who previously ran for Congress and for lieutenant governor, had raised $24,600 and had less than $850 cash on hand for her Senate bid.
The only other Democratic candidate to file to raise money for a run for the U.S. Senate in South Carolina is William Stone, of Darlington. Through September of last year, he has reported no contributions.
“This is the most consequential election cycle of our lifetime, and we need candidates who will fight for those who have been left behind,” said Bromell Tinubu, a former economics professor and economic development director. “Because of his own life story, Jaime understands the struggles millions of South Carolinians face and has the decency and character to be the kind of senator we need at this critical time.”
S.C. Democratic Party Chairman Trav Robertson, who also attended Wednesday’s announcement, said Tinubu has been active in the party and he expects her to help //campaign for other candidates.
“It is always a hard day for candidates, but Democrats’ ability to put differences aside and work together on a united front is what makes us great,” Robertson said.
Harrison said he was grateful for Bromell Tinubu’s support and for her service to the state.
“From your support for paid family leave to your advocacy of more funding for the Palmetto State’s education system, you have made this a better campaign and better race,” Harrison said.
This story was originally published January 15, 2020 at 1:59 PM.
