REPUBLICAN — Suzy Spurgeon

• Former director of the Edgefield County Emergency Management Agency.
• Supports lower taxes, economic growth and reduced government spending.
• Emphasizes support and funding for first responders.
• Supports traditional conservative values.
• Generally favors private-sector solutions over expanded government welfare programs.

DEMOCRAT — William “Bill” Clyburn

• Has represented District 82 since 1995.
• Brings a long legislative record.
• Supports government programs and public investment addressing education, economic development and community needs.
• Favors an active state role in public services and community investment.

The Choice

Spurgeon offers a conservative, lower-tax and smaller-government alternative. Clyburn offers decades of legislative experience and a more active-government approach to education, development and public services.

This comparison is based on candidate campaign materials, public records and other publicly available information. Positions are summarized for voter information; readers are encouraged to review each candidate's own statements and campaign materials for additional detail.