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South Carolina Fifth Circuit Solicitor

The Statewide General Elections will be held Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Your address indicates you live in the district for this race.EARLY VOTING: If you prefer to vote prior to November 3, 2026, you can vote during a two-week early voting period Monday, October 19 through Friday, October 30. Early voting centers are open Monday to Friday, excluding holidays, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Early voting locations are specific to the county in which you are registered to vote. For your location, check your county Voter Registration and Elections website or https://scvotes.gov/voters/early-voting/ for early voting locations.ABSENTEE VOTING: You may be eligible to vote absentee by mail. For details on eligibility and how to submit your request, see this SC Election Commission Voting Absentee page: https://www.scvotes.gov/absentee-voting.Position Description:In South Carolina, the position of “Circuit Solicitor” is comparable to that of State’s Attorney or District Attorney in other jurisdictions. Serving a 4-year term, the Fifth Circuit Solicitor’s Office ministers justice in the fair and diligent prosecution of citizens charged with criminal offenses in Richland and Kershaw Counties. The Solicitor’s Office also offers diversion programs and community services. Diversion programs include: the Alcohol Education Program, Pre-Trial Intervention, Juvenile Court Alternative Program in Richland County, and Juvenile Pre-Trial Intervention in Kershaw County. Community Services include Victim/Witness Assistance, and Expungement.

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    Byron E Gipson
    (Dem)

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2. How would you ensure criminal cases brought by law enforcement are resolved in a reasonable amount of time?

3. What would you do to reduce the incidence of domestic violence?

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