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About This Primary

Jan
19

Status: Primary
Total Delegates: 24.0

Latest Headlines

SC senator criticized for blog posting about Obama (Jul. 21, 2008)
As Clinton's bid ends, sexism debate will not (Jun. 6, 2008)
Let the Second-Guessing Begin! (Jun. 5, 2008)
For Superdelegates, 'Huge Relief' at End of Primary Season (Jun. 3, 2008)
Clinton's Broader Base? (May. 8, 2008)
Measuring the "Obama effect" (Feb. 13, 2008)
Democrats' Votes Display a Racial Divide (Feb. 6, 2008)
Clinton and Obama Trade Victories (Feb. 6, 2008)
Translating Belief Into Reality (Feb. 6, 2008)
The Economy Primary (Feb. 4, 2008)

More Coverage of the South Carolina Primaries »

The Candidates

Rudy Giuliani Businessman, Consultant: Profile | News | Money | Events | Endorsements
Mike Huckabee Candidate: Profile | News | Money | Events | Endorsements
Duncan Hunter Representative from California: Profile | News | Money | Events | Endorsements
Alan Keyes Author, Speaker: Profile | News | Money | Events | Endorsements
John McCain Senator from Arizona: Profile | News | Money | Events | Endorsements
Ron Paul Representative from Texas: Profile | News | Money | Events | Endorsements
Mitt Romney Candidate: Profile | News | Money | Events | Endorsements
Tom Tancredo Representative from Colorado: Profile | News | Money | Events | Endorsements
Fred Thompson Actor on "Law and Order": Profile | News | Money | Events | Endorsements

South Carolina Demographics (2006 Census ACS)

Population: 4,321,249
Gender: 48.7 male, 51.3 female
Race: 67.3 white, 28.6 black, 1.1 asian, 0.2 indian, 0.1 pacific islander, 3.4 hispanic,
Age: 76.0% 18 years and over; 12.8% 65 years and over; Median age:
Median Household Income: $41,100
Families Below Poverty Level: 11.9%
Education: 9.8% of those over 25 have a bachelor's degree or higher

Today in South Carolina

No candidates are campaigning in South Carolina today.

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Campaign Finance

$429,754 raised in South Carolina by Republican candidates (through May. 31, 2008)

Top Candidates

John McCain	$429,429
Ron Paul	$320
Alan Keyes	$5

Top Cities

Columbia	$127,638
Charleston	$32,325
Mount Pleasant	$25,289

Full South Carolina Financial Report »

Endorsements

Political endorsements made by South Carolina state legislators:

Top Endorsees

John McCain (48)

All South Carolina Endorsements »

Past Election Results

2004 D primary
Edwards	45%
Kerry	30%
Sharpton	10%

2004 general Election
Bush	58%
Kerry	41%
Other	1%

Note: This list of candidates is not comprehensive. Candidates listed on this page were chosen by washingtonpost.com reporters and editors based on an analysis of their overall competitiveness in this race. Candidates will be added and removed from this page as the race unfolds.