“I appreciate Dick Harpootlian calling me this morning to concede the race. We had a cordial and respectful conversation where he pledged to support our campaign in November. This race was never about any individual. It was about the people of Senate District 26. At the end of the day,Continue Reading

Calhoun County Sheriff Thomas Summers, Richland County State Rep. Jermaine Johnson, House Assistant Minority Leader Roger Kirby, and West Columbia Councilman Mickey Pringle announce support for campaign COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA – State Representative Russell Ott has earned the endorsement of more local leaders in his campaign for State Senate. SheriffContinue Reading

It’s a significant endorsement for State Representative Russell Ott as he vies for the State Senate seat, earning the support of several local mayors in the Midlands region. Mayor Elise Partin of Cayce, Mayor Viola McDaniel of Swansea, Mayor Helen Carson-Peterson of St. Matthews, and Mayor Daniel Davis of PineContinue Reading

A Dedicated Farmer and Businessman Pledges to Serve as a Workhorse, not a Show Horse In a significant announcement surrounded by family, friends, and supporters, Russell Ott, a lifelong South Carolinian and State Representative, officially launched his campaign for the State Senate District 26 seat. This district encompasses portions ofContinue Reading