{"id":6072,"date":"2024-05-13T17:55:01","date_gmt":"2024-05-13T17:55:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gpstrianglenews.com\/index.php\/2024\/05\/13\/lexington-county-republican-party-endorses-candidates-in-upcoming-primaries\/"},"modified":"2024-05-13T17:55:01","modified_gmt":"2024-05-13T17:55:01","slug":"lexington-county-republican-party-endorses-candidates-in-upcoming-primaries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/gpstrianglenews.com\/index.php\/2024\/05\/13\/lexington-county-republican-party-endorses-candidates-in-upcoming-primaries\/","title":{"rendered":"Lexington County Republican Party Endorses Candidates in Upcoming Primaries"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Lexington County Republican Party (LCRP) held its monthly meeting on May 6th, drawing an overflow crowd of twenty-three candidates gearing up for the June 11 Primary. Following stump speeches from the candidates, the LCRP Executive Committee made endorsements in selected races.<\/p>\n<p>Chairman Mark Weber emphasized the party&#8217;s commitment to promoting its platform and electing candidates who align with its values. &#8220;Our endorsement committee meticulously reviewed questionnaires, conducted interviews, and engaged in discussions to ensure we endorse candidates who best represent our party&#8217;s principles,&#8221; stated Chairman Weber.<\/p>\n<p>Endorsed candidates, who garnered overwhelming support, include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>State Rep. Joe White, House District 40<\/li>\n<li>State Rep. Jay Kilmartin, House District 85<\/li>\n<li>State Rep. RJ May, House District 88<\/li>\n<li>State Rep. Ryan McCabe, House District 96<\/li>\n<li>State Sen. Billy Garrett, Senate District 10<\/li>\n<li>Zoe Warren, Senate District 23<\/li>\n<li>Billy Warren, Sheriff<\/li>\n<li>Councilman Scott Whetstone, County Council District 1<\/li>\n<li>Councilman Darrell Hudson, County Council District 3<\/li>\n<li>Doug Leonard, County Council District 4<\/li>\n<li>Councilman Gene &ldquo;Bimbo&rdquo; Jones, County Council District 5<\/li>\n<li>Councilwoman Charli Wessinger, County Council District 6<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Chairman Weber expressed satisfaction with the process, noting it as the first full-scale endorsement of different races in Lexington County. &#8220;The LCRP is excited to leverage our ability to endorse candidates to positively impact our communities, state, and country,&#8221; Weber added.<\/p>\n<p>For more information and candidate surveys, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/lexgop.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LexGOP.com<\/a> or<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact:<\/strong> Chairman Mark Weber<br \/><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a target=\"_new\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">chairman@lexingtoncountyrepublicanparty.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The next monthly meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 3rd, at the Flight Deck Restaurant in Lexington.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Lexington County Republican Party (LCRP) held its monthly meeting on May 6th, drawing an overflow crowd of twenty-three candidates gearing up for the June 11 Primary. Following stump speeches from the candidates, the LCRP Executive Committee made endorsements in selected races. 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