SC Supreme Court election canceled after sitting justice drops out of race

By: Jessica Holdman

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: March 3, 2026

Words: 318

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago

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COLUMBIA — Incumbent South Carolina Supreme Court Justice John Few announced on social media Tuesday that he’s dropping his bid for re-election, prompting the race’s cancelation and the application process starting over.

Few, in August, became the first sitting justice in more than 20 years to face a challenge for keeping his seat on the state’s highest court. His withdrawal comes the day before the General Assembly was scheduled to choose between him and three …

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