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Which candidates should you vote for on Nov. 3? Here are The State’s endorsements

Over the past several weeks The State Editorial Board conducted interviews with various candidates on the Nov. 3 ballot.

Here are The Editorial Board’s candidate endorsements:

U.S. Senate

The candidates: Sen. Lindsey Graham (Republican), Jaime Harrison (Democratic)

Our choice: Harrison

Our take: A moderate Democrat, Harrison will provide the fresh perspective and unifying vision that longtime incumbency has stripped away from Graham.

1st Congressional District

The candidates: U.S. Rep. Joe Cunningham (Democratic), state Rep. Nancy Mace (Republican)

Our pick: Cunningham

Our take: Cunningham is a pragmatic lawmaker who has done well as a freshman congressman representing the Lowcountry.

2nd Congressional District

The candidates: U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson (Republican), Adair Ford Boroughs (Democratic)

Our pick: Wilson

Our take: It’s a close call, but Wilson’s experience and proven track record gives him the nod over the impressive Boroughs.

6th Congressional District

The candidates: U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn, John McCollum (Republican)

Our pick: Clyburn

Our take: Clyburn, who serves as the House majority whip, is a difference-maker in Congress, and South Carolina needs his presence in D.C. now more than ever.

SC Senate District 20

The candidates: state Sen. Richard Harpootlian (Democratic), Benjamin Dunn (Republican)

Our pick: Harpootlian

Our take: Harpootlian has been a champion for transparency and accountability during his first term as a state senator.

SC Senate District 26

The candidates: state Sen. Nikki Setzler (Democratic), Chris Smith (Republican)

Our pick: Setzler

Our take: A lawmaker for more than 40 years and the state Senate’s minority leader, Setzler puts an emphasis on reaching across the aisle and getting things done for South Carolinians.

SC House District 75

The candidates: state Rep. Kirkman Finlay III (Republican), Rhodes Bailey (Democratic)

Our pick: Finlay

Our take: Finlay has done productive if low-key work on numerous issues, and he played a key role in helping South Carolina’s small businesses get a larger portion of coronavirus-related relief funds.

This story was originally published October 30, 2020 at 12:34 PM.

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Roger Brown
Opinion Contributor,
The State
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