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The Executive Committee of the South Carolina Republican Party is the finest in the country, and the efforts of these individuals are a big reason why our Party will see remarkable electoral success next week. Four of our very own have decided to take their efforts beyond helping elect Republicans, and have decided to run for office themselves. Please support the following conservative candidates…

State House District 91 candidate: Ben Kinlaw


  • Chairman of the Barnwell County Republican Party
  • Wife Peggy, 1 son
  • Sergeant, U.S. Air Force
  • Former textile executive
State House District 101candidate: Barbara Mishoe


  • Lifelong SC resident, grew up in Georgetown
  • Retired teacher- taught public and private schools for 34 years
  • Husband Neil, 3 children, 7 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild
  • Chairman of the Williamsburg County Republican Party
Kershaw County Auditor candidate: Chris Oviatt

  • Lifelong South Carolinian
  • Chairman of the Kershaw County Republican Party
  • Small business owner
  • Long-time Republican activist, including State College Republicans Chairman
Saluda County Council Chairman candidate: Jerry Strawbridge


  • Saluda County Republican Party Chairman
  • Wife Denise, 4 children
  • Retired Sergeant Major in SC Army National Guard, 40 years
  • Also retired businessman

It is important that we support people who have proven themselves so capable in their service to conservative ideals. The above individuals need your help to advance our movement and win more seats this upcoming Election Day.

Sincerely,

Karen Floyd

SCGOP Chairman