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Meet the Primary Candidates: Congressional District 5

South Carolina’s 5th Congressional District has an open seat, and the primary fight is already revealing two very different paths forward. With Ralph Norman running for governor, Andrew Clough and Mallory Dittmer make their case to voters on growth, infrastructure, rural communities, democracy, women’s rights, and what honest representation should look like in CD5. From Rock Hill and Fort Mill to the rural counties across the district, this race could shape how South Carolina’s 5th District is represented in Washington. 00:00 Introduction 01:54 Andrew Clough 13:22 Mallory Dittmer Andrew Clough https://www.cloughforsc5.com/ Mallory Dittmer https://www.dittmerforcongress.com/ Also available wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/frogmore-stew/id1714820542 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6pxy2KuAmOfHCOU7xFQHUj There's more stew on Substack! https://frogmorestew.substack.com/ Learn more about Frogmore Stew at https://www.frogmorestewsc.com/ On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/frogmorestewsc on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@frogmorestewsc Frogmore Stew is brought to you by The Alliance Coalition The Alliance Coalition works to redistribute power back to YOU, the voter. We do this by collecting data on belief systems, providing clear and digestible political information, history and trends, while building a community for those of us who feel politically unhoused. We encourage all to engage in shaping our state’s future and communicating our thoughts about how to do that productively. https://www.thealliancecoalition.org/

Meet the Primary Candidates: Congressional District 3 and 4

The fight for South Carolina’s future looks very different depending on which district you live in. In Congressional District 3, Democratic candidate Eunice Laemacher makes the case for expanding healthcare access, lowering everyday costs, and investing in housing and infrastructure in one of South Carolina’s fastest-growing regions. In Congressional District 4, Republican challenger Robert Lee argues the GOP has drifted from its promises, calling for more government transparency, less foreign intervention, and a tougher stance on political corruption. Two Upstate races, two very different visions for where South Carolina goes next. 00:00 Introduction 01:48 Eunice Lehmacher 17:52 Robert E. Lee Eunice Lehmacher https://www.euniceforsc.com/ Robert E. Lee https://www.roberteleeforcongress.com/ Also available wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/frogmore-stew/id1714820542 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6pxy2KuAmOfHCOU7xFQHUj There's more stew on Substack! https://frogmorestew.substack.com/ Learn more about Frogmore Stew at https://www.frogmorestewsc.com/ On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/frogmorestewsc on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@frogmorestewsc Frogmore Stew is brought to you by The Alliance Coalition The Alliance Coalition works to redistribute power back to YOU, the voter. We do this by collecting data on belief systems, providing clear and digestible political information, history and trends, while building a community for those of us who feel politically unhoused. We encourage all to engage in shaping our state’s future and communicating our thoughts about how to do that productively. https://www.thealliancecoalition.org/

Meet the Primary Candidates: Congressional District 2

Meet the Primary Candidates for South Carolina Congressional District 2 and hear directly from the people trying to unseat longtime incumbent Joe Wilson. From Republican challenger Sam Gibbons to Democratic candidates Roger Pruitt and Zion Khalifa, this race reveals growing frustration with establishment politics, gerrymandering, healthcare costs, wages, and the future of representation in South Carolina. Candidates discuss everything from MAGA politics and military service to economic reform, healthcare access, youth engagement, and whether District 2 is finally ready for change. 00:00 Introduction 01:58 Sam Gibbons 21:20 Roger Pruitt 33:27 Zyon Kahlifa Sam Gibbons https://sam4sc.com/ Roger Pruitt https://www.pruitt4congress.com/ Zyon Kahlifa https://www.khalifaforcongress.com/ Also available wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/frogmore-stew/id1714820542 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6pxy2KuAmOfHCOU7xFQHUj There's more stew on Substack! https://frogmorestew.substack.com/ Learn more about Frogmore Stew at https://www.frogmorestewsc.com/ On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/frogmorestewsc on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@frogmorestewsc Frogmore Stew is brought to you by The Alliance Coalition The Alliance Coalition works to redistribute power back to YOU, the voter. We do this by collecting data on belief systems, providing clear and digestible political information, history and trends, while building a community for those of us who feel politically unhoused. We encourage all to engage in shaping our state’s future and communicating our thoughts about how to do that productively. https://www.thealliancecoalition.org/

Meet the Primary Candidates: Congressional District 1 - Part 2

South Carolina’s Congressional District 1 race is crowded, consequential, and deeply tied to the future of the Lowcountry. Meet primary candidates Mac Deford and Francina Dantzler as they discuss coastal flooding, rapid growth, housing, healthcare, gerrymandering, data centers, and what it will take to represent CD1 after years of political neglect. From protecting wetlands and banning partisan gerrymandering to lowering everyday costs and rebuilding trust with voters, this race shows how local issues in Charleston, Beaufort, Bluffton, and Hilton Head connect to national power. 00:00 Introduction 01:23 Mac Deford 17:00 Fancina Dantzler Mac Deford https://defordforcongress.com/ Fancina Dantzler https://www.facebook.com/people/Francina-Dantzler-for-Congress/61575423867613/ Also available wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/frogmore-stew/id1714820542 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6pxy2KuAmOfHCOU7xFQHUj There's more stew on Substack! https://frogmorestew.substack.com/ Learn more about Frogmore Stew at https://www.frogmorestewsc.com/ On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/frogmorestewsc on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@frogmorestewsc Frogmore Stew is brought to you by The Alliance Coalition The Alliance Coalition works to redistribute power back to YOU, the voter. We do this by collecting data on belief systems, providing clear and digestible political information, history and trends, while building a community for those of us who feel politically unhoused. We encourage all to engage in shaping our state’s future and communicating our thoughts about how to do that productively. https://www.thealliancecoalition.org/

Meet the Primary Candidates: 1st Congressional District - Part 1

South Carolina’s Congressional District 1 primary is crowded, coastal, and deeply connected to the future of the Lowcountry. Meet the primary candidates sharing their visions for flooding, healthcare, affordability, immigration, transportation, and representation in one of the state’s most closely watched races. From climate resilience to working-class economics, this race shows how much is at stake for Charleston, Beaufort, Berkeley, Dorchester, and beyond. 00:00 Introduction 02:00 Max Diaz 13:44 Mayra Rivera-Vazquez 26:56 Cindy Riley Max Diaz https://www.maxdiazforcongress.com/ Mayra Rivera-Vazquez https://www.mayra4congress.com/ Cindy Riley https://cindywrileyforcongress.com/ Also available wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/frogmore-stew/id1714820542 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6pxy2KuAmOfHCOU7xFQHUj There's more stew on Substack! https://frogmorestew.substack.com/ Learn more about Frogmore Stew at https://www.frogmorestewsc.com/ On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/frogmorestewsc on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@frogmorestewsc Frogmore Stew is brought to you by The Alliance Coalition The Alliance Coalition works to redistribute power back to YOU, the voter. We do this by collecting data on belief systems, providing clear and digestible political information, history and trends, while building a community for those of us who feel politically unhoused. We encourage all to engage in shaping our state’s future and communicating our thoughts about how to do that productively. https://www.thealliancecoalition.org/