Hope Blackly, Justin Bradley and Lee Bright have all officially filed to run for South Carolina State Senate District 12. All three candidates have filed under the Republican Party.
Blackley is the former Clerk of Court for Spartanburg County, serving from 2010 to 2018. According to her campaign website, she is currently a board member for the S.C. Department of Natural Resources. Blackley is also the recipient of the 2014 Upstate Urban League’s Whitney M. Young, Jr Humanitarian Award.
“Service has always been at the heart of my work,” Blackley said in her announcement of candidacy. “Whether in public office or serving in the community, I have approached every challenge with integrity, common sense and a commitment to finding solutions that work for everyone. As your Senator I will be accessible, accountable and a steadfast voice for our conservative values in Columbia.”
For more information on Blackley’s platform, visit her campaign website.
Bradley is a former member of the Spartanburg County Council. He represented District Two from 2015-2018. According to Bradley, during his time on Council, he raised deputy pay by 30%, added $4 million annually to the budget for road and bridge improvements and helped secure $2.6 billion in private investment.
“I’m running for State Senate to deliver real conservative reform in Columbia,” Bradley said, in his announcement of candidacy on Facebook. “I love our community and our state, but we must tackle the biggest challenges facing Spartanburg and Greenville Counties: fix our crumbling and congested roads, lower taxes and attract economic development while managing growth responsibly.”
For more information on Bradley’s platform, visit his campaign’s Facebook page.
Bright is a former Senator for District 12, serving from 2009 to 2017. During his term, Bright was the lead sponsor for the Constitutional Carry bill and the Firearms Freedom Act.
“The establishment doesn’t want me back, and that should tell you everything you need to know,” Bright said, in his announcement of candidacy on Facebook. “They know I’ll show up, stand up, and never back down. I’m running because my grandchildren—and yours—deserve a South Carolina that’s free, prosperous, and unashamed of its values.”
For more information on Bright’s platform, visit his campaign website.
Party primaries for the State Senate race will be Oct. 21, with the special election occurring on Dec. 23. See GreerNews’ coverage for more information regarding the race.
