Politics & Government

Paul Thurmond Will Run for McConnell's Seat

Republican Paul Thurmond announced on Facebook he will seek Glen McConnell's former Senate seat

Charleston Attorney and son of former Sen. Strom Thurmond, Paul Thurmond announced Monday via Facebook that he will be filing to run for the South Carolina Senate District 41 seat.

Thurmond will join John Steinberger and Sean Pike, who have already filed to run as Republicans. Charleston City Councilman Aubry Alexander is also considering running for the seat.

On the Democratic side has filed to run for the seat.

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