GOP candidates for SC attorney general exchange barbs, disagree on marijuana

By: Skylar Laird

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: May 28, 2026

Words: 1,225

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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COLUMBIA — Accusations of lying and not being enough of a Republican flew during an often-contentious debate among GOP candidates for attorney general Wednesday night.

Sen. Stephen Goldfinch and 1st Circuit Solicitor David Pascoe frequently exchanged barbs during the hourlong debate, while 8th Circuit Solicitor David Stumbo stayed out of the fray.

The candidates often agreed at least broadly on issues. The biggest divides came from questions about legalizing medical marijuana.

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