Charleston-area elected officials and leaders endorse James Smith

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