New Candidate Enters The Senate 5 Fray

Wyatt Miler, the owner of a small business specializing in electronic research and development, computer services, avionics and aviation repair, announced his candidacy late Wednesday night for the District 5 Senate seat.

“My decision to run for the open District 5 seat was to provide a new voice for the people of Greenville county," Miller said. "I will work to reduce burdensome regulations that are hindering the growth of our employers, to reduce taxes and keep a balanced budget. “

Since 1998, Miller has run what was once his father's company, George Miller Inc.

Wyatt was President of the Blue Ridge Amateur Radio Society in 2010 and 2011, and currently sits on its Board of Directors. He is also a volunteer for the South Carolina Baptist Disaster Relief Organization, the Greenville Amateur Radio Emergency Service, and the National Weather Service’s SkyWarn. Wyatt and his wife Thonda are members at Taylors First Baptist Church.

Miller's addition makes the Senate 5 seat a three-person race. Amanda Somers had been the lone candidate after incumbent Phillip Shoopman dropped out of the race, but a allowed Rep. Tom Corbin, and now Miller, to enter.