In a press release from the South Carolina Democratic Party, Chairman Trav Robinson writes the following:
“After careful consultation with our attorney, we determined that we are unable to certify Ms. LaNette Samuels-Cooper as a candidate due to the August 3, 2018 Circuit Court Order which found that she does not meet the statutory qualifications to be coroner. The South Carolina Democratic Party and I will continue to monitor this matter closely as it proceeds through the appellate process.”
