Charleston-area elected officials and leaders endorse James Smith
November 14, 2017
A group of leading elected officials and community leaders from across the Charleston area today endorsed James Smith’s candidacy for Governor.
“I am humbled to receive the support of these dedicated South Carolinians who have worked tirelessly to make Charleston and the Lowcountry better places,” James Smith said, accepting their endorsements.
“These leaders have worked with Democrats, Independents and Republicans to make real change in their community and our state. I look forward to building on their work as we look to increase economic development opportunities, access to a quality education, and restore integrity to our energy policies all across South Carolina.”
Endorsements came from the following individuals:
Robert Barber, Former Representative and 2006 Lt. Governor Nominee
Patrick Bell, Former Candidate for Charleston County RMC
Floyd Breeland, Former State Representative
Representative Robert Brown, District 116
Colleen Condon, Former Member, Charleston County Council
Ashley Cooper, 2010 Lt. Governor Nominee
Representative Wendell Gilliard, District 111
Richard Hricik, Former Chair, Charleston County Democratic Party
Representative Joe Jefferson, District 102
Senator Marlon Kimpson, District 42
Kaye Koonce, Former 1st Vice-Chair, South Carolina Democratic Party
Senator Margie Bright Matthews, District 45
Katie Fowler Monoc, Charleston attorney
Representative-Elect Marvin Pendarvis, District 113
Marie-Louise Ramsdale, Charleston attorney
Vic Rawl, Chairperson, Charleston County Council
Bratton Riley, community leader
Joe Riley III, community leader
Representative Leon Stavrinakis, District 119
Carole Temple, Former Officer, Charleston County Democratic Party
George Temple, Former Chair, Charleston County Democratic Party
Mary Tinkler, Charleston County Treasurer
