South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Christale Spain released the following statement on Democratic gubernatorial nominee Dr. Jermaine Johnson's selection of Sam Skardon as his running mate:
"South Carolina Democrats congratulate Sam Skardon on his selection as the Democratic Party’s nominee for Lieutenant Governor. As a team, Representative Jermaine Johnson and Sam Skardon provide a clear, new direction for South Carolina.
"Sam’s career has been defined by fighting for working families across the South. As the former chair of the Charleston County Democratic Party, Sam has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to economic development and civic leadership. I am confident Sam is the right leader to join our Democratic ticket. Jermaine and Sam offer the vision, experience, and leadership our state so desperately needs, and we look forward to working with them as we Flip the Future and elect Democrats across South Carolina this November."
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