Republican Wins Mayor Race in Charleston for First Time Since 1877
In the recent mayoral runoff election in Charleston, former South Carolina Republican Representative William Cogswell emerged victorious, marking the first time the office has been held by a Republican since 1877.Unofficial results from the South Carolina Election Commission indicate that Cogswell secured approximately 51 percent of the vote, surpassing incumbent John Tecklenburg, who received about 48 percent.
Upon receiving all the votes, Cogswell secured 13,930 out of 27,291 votes, surpassing the threshold to prevent a recount.
“Ladies and gentlemen we can confidently say that I’m going to be the next mayor,” Cogswell stated.
“The people have spoken and we’re ready for a new direction. A new direction that’s smart, safe, and sound. A new direction that puts our citizens and residents first. And a new direction that puts labels aside so that we can find pragmatic solutions to our problems.” [dailypatriot]
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People are tired of the evil dem haters! They are negative and full of hate.
America first!
MAGA
"The mayor’s office in Charleston is technically nonpartisan, though mayors are often known to identify with a party. The city’s last Republican mayor served until 1877, according to city records and The Associated Press. Mr. Cogswell, 48, who had previously served as a Republican in the state’s House of Representatives, said in an interview on Thursday that he did not make much of the narrative about his political party and that he did not run on an expressly partisan platform.
“I’m pretty proud to have very conservative people who supported me and very liberal people,” Mr. Cogswell said. He said he believed that attracting a broad range of support was “still possible in local politics, which is all about getting things done for the people.”
@9:20...we know all that, anonymous. Local politics supposedly are all non-partisan. But we all know elected officials ALL are affiliated with a party. Just look at our local commission. The majority of their decisions reflect their party politics.
Politics start at the local level and that is why it is important to vote and have a choice.
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