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Ragin drops out of primary for House of Representatives

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On Apr. 1, Lorenzo Ragin filed as a Republican for candidacy in the election for the House of Representatives, District 64. The incumbent is Fawn Pedalino and the primary will be held on Jun. 11.

On Apr. 5, Ragin informed Moye Graham, Chairman of the Clarendon County Republican Party, of his intent to withdraw from the primary. Graham received confirmation from the South Carolina GOP that Ragin will not appear on the party ballot and the South Carolina Election Commision has been notified.

Ragin declined to give any further comment.