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Mullins McLeod, the South Carolina Democratic Party's only gubernatorial candidate, was arrested in May for public disorderly conduct.

SCDP Chair Christale Spain called for McLeod to prioritize his well-being and withdraw from the race.

Despite the controversy, McLeod has stated his intention to remain in the gubernatorial race.

The South Carolina Democratic Party is calling for its only official party candidate to drop out of the governor's race after police footage of his arrest in May surfaced.

Charleston Attorney William "Mullins" McLeod, Jr. joined the Democratic primary for governor on August 11, becoming the first candidate of his party to officially enter the race. He faces calls from party leadership to drop out after police video showed him cursing and us

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