Republican Robert E. Lee and 25-year-old Democrat file to challenge Rep. Timmons in Upstate

By: Adrian Ashford

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: March 26, 2026

Words: 769

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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A Republican named Robert E. Lee and a Democrat just old enough to be in Congress have joined the field seeking to oust U.S. Rep. William Timmons.

Sharing a middle initial with the Confederate general is “fantastic for name recognition,” Lee, 39, told the SC Daily Gazette on Thursday. (His middle name is Eugene, rather than Edward.) He added that it was unfortunate the famous general didn’t fight for the Union, saying if he …

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