Beaufort Mayor Phil Cromer, left, and S.C. State Rep. Shannon Erickson (R-Dist. 124) share views on certain public issues facing residents of Beaufort during the “Porch Party” for GOP candidates running for office Friday, April 5, at 607 Bay Street. Erickson is running for reelection for the seat in the S.C. legislature she has held since 2007. Bob Sofaly/The Island News

Enjoying the GOP Porch Party

April 11, 2024

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Republican Bill Young of James Island, a candidate for U.S. 1st Congressional District seat held by fellow Republican Nancy Mace, talks politics with some of the people attending the “Porch Party” for Republican candidates running for state, local and federal offices. Young, a former Marine, said he supports closing the Southern border with Mexico, stopping the “catch and release” of illegal immigrants and increasing transparency of governmental meetings. Bob Sofaly/The Island News

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