CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - With Lowcountry Congresswoman Rep. Nancy Mace making her gubernatorial bid for South Carolina, a new seat is open on the House floor.

Several people have already announced their candidacy as they look to succeed her as the next representative of South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District.

Candidates will be listed in alphabetical order by last name.

Robert Lee Beers III

Beers, a Charleston native now residing in Bonneau, is running as a Democrat. He is a father of two and is campaigning on a platform focused on schools, equal pay, governmental transparency, supporting veterans and the affordability of health care.

His campaign website says he is for term limits, the development of a green economy, restoring infrastructure, comprehensive hate crime laws and

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