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Updated · South Carolina Public Radio · Jun 23
Zyon Khalifa Wins South Carolina 2nd District Democratic Nomination With 56% of Vote
Updated
Updated · South Carolina Public Radio · Jun 23

Zyon Khalifa Wins South Carolina 2nd District Democratic Nomination With 56% of Vote

3 articles · Updated · South Carolina Public Radio · Jun 23

Summary

  • About 5,350 votes counted gave Zyon Khalifa 56%, enough to defeat David Robinson II and secure the Democratic nomination in South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District.
  • The runoff was required because no candidate won an outright majority in the June 9 primary, sending the top two finishers back to voters on June 23.
  • Khalifa now advances to November's general election, where the Democratic nominee is set to challenge incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson.
  • The result came as South Carolina closed out a broader primary runoff night that also settled party nominations for governor, attorney general and multiple congressional races.

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