Local Election News

Sulka next Bluffton mayor, according to unofficial results; Wetmore calls for investigation

Unofficial election results posted at 1 a.m. this morning indicate Lisa Sulka is the winner in the Bluffton mayoral election. Her opponent, Charlie Wetmore, is calling for an investigation into alleged voter problems on Election Day at Bluffton precincts. (full story)

No winners yet in Bluffton council race, says elections director

The results of the Bluffton Town Council election likely will not be known until Friday morning, Beaufort County elections director Agnes Garvin said this afternoon. (full story)

Keyserling likely Beaufort's next mayor

With 87 of 89 precincts reporting, Billy Keyserling appears to have won the race to be Beaufort’s next mayor. (full story)

County elections set new record

Late Tuesday, local officials were predicting record turnout after a day’s worth of long lines and packed polling places. (full story)

Seen and heard around town on Election Day

Some local politicians didn’t have to worry about whether they’d still have their jobs after Tuesday’s election. They were the lucky ones, with no challengers. (full story)

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Go 'Rogue' in brief: Alaska, campaign, family, oil

Not a speed reader? Want to get through Sarah Palin's new book in a flash? (full story)

2012 already? GOP wannabes jockeying early

Sarah Palin is embarking on a book tour. Tim Pawlenty is building a national political operation. Mitt Romney is weighing in on the recession. (full story)

FACT CHECK: Palin's book goes rogue on some facts

Sarah Palin's new book goes rogue on some facts. (full story)

FACT CHECK: Palin's book goes rogue on some facts

Sarah Palin's new book reprises familiar claims from the 2008 presidential campaign that haven't become any truer over time. (full story)