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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Official: Palin cited toll of ethics complaints

The official in line to be Alaska governor when Sarah Palin resigns this month says she talked to him about the toll that ethics investigations has taken on her. (full story)

Rove: Palin resignation part of a 'risky strategy'

One of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's potential presidential rivals said Sunday that her abrupt resignation won't help her dodge scrutiny. President George W. Bush's chief political adviser said her strategy is, at best, unclear. (full story)

Analysis: Palin's resignation raises questions

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's abrupt and unscripted holiday resignation is an odd way to launch a potential presidential bid and no help for a party battered by scandal and fighting for relevancy. (full story)

Obama: Kobe Bryant no match for Michael Jordan

Sorry, Kobe. (full story)

Republicans eyed for 2012 weigh Sanford fallout

A potential White House contender in 2012 staked a claim Sunday to rehabilitating the Republican Party in the wake of extramarital affairs by two leading Republicans that have damaged the GOP's family-values image. (full story)