Election Guide

SC amendment ballot questions

Here is the text of the three constitutional amendments on South Carolina's ballot in 2008, along with explanations of the proposals from the South Carolina State Election Commission. Read More

John McCain: a rebel turned maverick

Two weeks out from the election, his back against the wall, John McCain allowed a moment of reflection about "a life that's been blessed" when asked about the possibility that he could lose.

"Look, I've had a wonderful life," he said. "I'm the most fortunate man on earth." Read More

Barack Obama's unconventional life

Barack Obama — a freshman U.S. senator — has vanquished a Democratic powerhouse, shattered all fundraising records (his campaign has collected more than $640 million), swatted away the he's-too-inexperienced mantra voiced by seasoned rivals and made history by becoming the first black nominee of a major party.

His 22-month journey has put him within reach of the White House. Read More

Brown works 'behind the scenes'

Henry Brown began using the campaign slogan "Republican Workhorse" when he first ran for Congress in 2000, and he thinks it still fits. The origin of the nickname came from Brown's record in the General Assembly, where he was influential but not always grabbing headlines as chairman of the Ways and Means Committee. Read More

Economy at center of Ketner bid

Linda Ketner may be known as the woman whose family struck gold founding the Food Lion grocery store chain and who has used her share of that fortune to give back to the Charleston community in many ways. Read More

Clyburn faces GOP's Harrelson

Sixth District U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn figures his chances of remaining in the No. 3 leadership position in the U.S. House look as good as his odds of getting re-elected Nov. 4. Read More

Campaign based on record, Graham says

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham said he is seeking a second six-year term because of what he accomplished during his first, particularly when he and fellow senator and Republican presidential nominee John McCain broke party ranks to warn President Bush that the strategy in the Iraq war wasn't working. Read More

Conley has much in common with Paul

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Bob Conley doesn't argue when someone suggests he has more in common with former Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul than with his own party's leaders. Read More

Investment, consent questions on ballet

COLUMBIA - South Carolina will ask voters to take a gamble on the stock market this Election Day. Read More

Rose focuses on growth, spending

SUMMERVILLE - Republican Mike Rose hopes state Senate District 38 voters decide to return him to Columbia after an 11-year hiatus so he can work to ensure growth doesn't harm schools, to reform the magistrate system and to curtail state spending. Read More

Crowded schools tops Collins' list

SUMMERVILLE - When Bill Collins retired from the Summerville Journal Scene last year, he had no plans to run for office. But when friends and neighbors urged him to launch an independent bid for the state Senate District 38 seat - and promised to do much of the work - he said yes. Read More

Coroner candidates focus on experience

Charleston County voters get their say Tuesday about who speaks for the dead. Incumbent Coroner Rae Wooten, a Republican, will face Democratic challenger Henry A. Middleton. Neither candidate has ever been elected to an office. Read More

Three seats available on commission

Holding down taxes while meeting growing needs during tough economic times is the challenge facing seven candidates seeking three seats on the James Island Public Service District Commission. Read More

Issue on Dorchester ballot

Folks in Summerville already can buy alcohol on Sundays, but voters will get to decide if everyone else in Dorchester County also can do so. Read More

4 seats up for grabs; 1 unopposed

MONCKS CORNER - The Berkeley County School District is at a crossroads. Its superintendent is retiring after 11 years, and voters soon will decide the future of a school board that is split 5-4 on most major issues. Read More