South Carolina, we can be proud of these numbers. For a primary election, the previous high water mark was 23,134 votes in a single day, statewide. We topped that record every single day in 2026. SC voters are fired up! Solid work Palmetto State 💪
Senator Ed Sutton
@edsutton.bsky.social
State Senator • Husband • Father • Veteran • Small Business Owner • Pilot • Historic Preservationist • Citadel Graduate • World Traveler • Space Nerd
Andy Beshear is right. Southern Democrats win when we stop sounding like Washington and start talking like our neighbors. Families. Jobs. Schools. Public safety. The American Dream. Speak plainly. Show up everywhere. Get things done.
Rohan has answered the call ✊️🐴 Turns out, when you mess with people's voting rights, you awaken a sleeping giant. So very proud of South Carolina! 🌴
South Carolina prides itself on our independence yet polticatians in Columbia are ready to roll over and surrender our elections to Washington, D.C. Vote early Tuesday, May 26. Use your vote as an act of defiance. South Carolina does not take orders from Washington, D.C. ✊️
#SOUTHCAROLINA! Early voting begins on Tuesday at 8:30! You MUST MUST MUST get to the polls first thing and vote. Our democracy is on the line. The more people that vote before the Senate goes back into session at 11:00, the harder it will be for them to gerrymander us. VOTE EARLY !
Never in my wildest imagination did I think I would be called into special session over Memorial Day weekend & have to argue that military members & their spouses deserve to have their votes counted after they already cast their ballots. But here we are. Join the fight by voting early on Tuesday.
People keep asking what they can do to help in this redistricting fight. The answer is simple: VOTE! Early voting starts Tuesday, May 26 at 8:30 AM. The Senate cannot reconvene until 11 AM that day. That gives South Carolinians a real window to make their voices heard!
If a service member follows the rules, votes from overseas, and sends their ballot back, their vote should count. Period. “Thank you for your service” means nothing if we are willing to throw out their vote.
Are South Carolina elections still decided by South Carolinians, or are we taking orders from Washington now?
State Senator Ed Sutton, a veteran, is asking an important question about the war with Iran: How is this any different than what we’ve seen before? Americans deserve real answers before we let history repeat itself. #SCPol
Heartbroken by news of yet another senseless act of violence this morning at a house of worship. No American should ever fear for their safety - least of all when gathering peacefully to pray - and yet tragedies like this have become frequent.
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Future S.C. Guard law enforcement deployments possible - Statehouse
Two hundred South Carolina National Guard (SCNG) troops deployed to Washington, D.C., in early August as part of President Donald Trump’s crime crackdown should be back in the Palmetto State by Sept. ...
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Hurricane season is no time for political theater. Sending 200 SC National Guard troops to DC for a non-emergency is reckless. Our Guard should be on standby for real disasters at home, not deployed for partisan optics. SC deserve better. www.postandcourier.com/opinion/edit...
Editorial: This is not the time of year to send SC National Guard to non-emergencies
Hurricane season is at its peak, and SC governor deployed 200 National Guard troops to aid Donald Trump's non-emergency war against crime and homelessness.
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“There’s no excuse for a child in our state to be hungry.” Yet, SNAP cuts signed into law in July will leave 300k South Carolinians without food assistance. We must ask: why are we making these cuts? Why are we giving up in the battle against hunger? charlestoncitypaper.com/2025/08/08/h...
Hunger still haunts S.C., generations later - Statehouse
Just over a half century ago, one of South Carolina's most formidable political leaders toured some of the state's poorest areas and returned with a warning about one of humanity’s oldest scourges — h...
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Sending our Afghan allies back to the Taliban would be a stain on America. We can't rug-pull these brave people twice. We must honor our promises. www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...
Afghans promised a home in U.S. may face repatriation — and the Taliban
Afghans who helped American forces are stuck in limbo as the Trump administration cuts the State Department office for Afghan relocation.
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We had a great City, County, State Townhall in West Ashley last night. Thanks to all the folks who came out. Traffic congestion, sidewalks, traffic signals, and flooding were top citizen concerns. We will certainly plan more of these events around the district 👍
City, County and State Townhall tomorrow in West Ashley. Details on the flyer 👇
Heartbroken by the tragic loss of life in Texas. The campers, families, and rescuers along the Guadalupe River are in our prayers. This is a painful reminder: weather warning systems save lives. We must restore the National Weather Service.
Let’s be clear: No Medicaid money in SC funds abortion. Full stop. This ruling removes contraception, cancer screenings, and pregnancy tests for Medicaid patients. Cutting essential care isn’t “pro-life.” It’s just cruel.
South Carolina Democratic Party@scdemocrats.bsky.social · last yr.Statement from SCDP Chair Christale Spain On the Supreme Court's Planned Parenthood Decision
"No new wars" So now, where does this end? How does bombing Iran benefit US interest? Our own intelligence says Iran does not have a nuclear weapon and they are not close to having a weapon. Iran will retaliate. Americans will be the target. This path was avoidable.
CBS News | Breaking news, top stories & today's latest headlines@cbsnews.com.web.brid.gy · last yr.We are deeply grateful to Senator Mark Kelly, Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, Senators Deon Tedder and Ed Sutton, and all who showed up last night to demand courage from our lawmakers. The work continues. #Charleston10Years #CloseTheLoophole wpde.com/news/local-a...
South Carolina Democrats host town hall to discuss 'Charleston Loophole'
South Carolina Democrats hosted a town hall to focus on legislative efforts underway working to close the 'Charleston Loophole' in gun laws.
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Last night, we gathered with Sen. Mark Kelly, Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, and SC Democratic leaders to honor the Emanuel 9 and demand meaningful gun safety reform. This town hall was about action, community, and remembering those we lost. Read more: www.counton2.com/news/local-n...
4. In Charleston South Carolina, @captmarkkelly.bsky.social and his wife, former @gabbygiffords.bsky.social held a “Charleston Loophole” gun violence town hall with State Senators @deontedder.bsky.social and @edsutton.bsky.social 4/
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Packed house last night. Very memorable event.
South Carolina Democratic Party@scdemocrats.bsky.social · last yr.Last night’s town hall was a reminder: action is overdue. We remember the lives lost, and we fight to ensure it never happens again. Thank you to Senator Mark Kelly, former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, and our South Carolina leaders for standing with us. 💙
8 years ago, 9 Charleston firefighters gave everything in service to our city. Their sacrifice at the Sofa Super Store fire reshaped our fire department—and our hearts. We remember. We honor. We carry their legacy forward. www.postandcourier.com/news/sofa-su...
Charleston honors 9 firefighters who died in tragic Sofa Super Store inferno 18 years ago
The Charleston Fire Department will hold a remembrance ceremony for nine firefighters killed in the June 18, 2007, Sofa Super Store inferno in West Ashley.
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Gabby Giffords speaking at the Mother Emanuel 10 year observation. Incredibly moving. There's a lot more love in this world than hate.
UPDATE: Sen. Tedder and I are thrilled to welcome Senator Mark Kelly & Gabby Giffords to next Tuesday’s Upper Peninsula Town Hall! 📍Location w/ RSVP 🕠 New time: 5:30PM, June 17 🎯 Focus: neighborhood updates + closing the Charleston Loophole RSVP: mobilize.us/s/vKb9Ey
If that’s how they treat an elected official, imagine how they’ll treat you for speaking up. This isn’t normal. True leaders should be working overtime to deescalate the national tension.
Justin Baragona@justinbaragona.bsky.social · last yr.Here's another angle from Fox News reporter Bill Melugin of Sen. Alex Padilla getting roughed up by law enforcement after he tries to question Kristi Noem at her presser: “I’m Senator Alex Padilla. I have questions for the secretary. Because the fact of the matter is, a half dozen... Hands off!”
10 years later, we still say their names. We still carry their legacy. The Emanuel Nine lit a path forward—let’s keep walking it. #EmanuelNine #CharlestonStrong www.counton2.com/news/their-l...
