2010 South Carolina gubernatorial election
Incumbent Republican Governor Mark Sanford was term limited and unable to seek re-election.In an article covering her surge in the primary in the weeks prior to the election, it was noted that a "surprise" endorsement from former Alaska governor and 2008 vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin boosted Haley's candidacy.Haley's campaign was backed by TV ads run by ReformSC, an advocacy group funded by allies of outgoing governor Mark Sanford.[1] Sponsored by the Republican Parties of Newberry and Laurens Counties Aired on WIS-TV on September 22, 2009 Watch here Sponsored by the SC Natural Resources Society Aired on SCETV on November 3, 2009 (This debate marked the first time in state history that gubernatorial primary candidates from both parties participated in the same debate.)[22] Watch here Sponsored by the South Carolina Republican Party Moderated by MSNBC hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski Aired on WCSC-TV on January 28, 2010 Watch here Senator Vincent Sheheen -- South Carolina Chamber of Commerce[23] Representative Nikki Haley-- National Rifle Association of America Representative Nikki Haley-- South Citizens for Life Debates Official campaign websites
Haley
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Haley—60–70%
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Haley—50–60%
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Haley—40–50%
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Haley—<40%
Barrett
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Barrett—40–50%
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Barrett—50–60%
Haley
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Haley—80–90%
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Haley—70–80%
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Haley—60–70%
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Haley—50–60%
Barrett
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Barrett—50–60%
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Barrett—60–70%
Sheheen
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Sheheen—>90%
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Sheheen—80–90%
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Sheheen—70–80%
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Sheheen—60–70%
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Sheheen—50–60%
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Sheheen—40–50%
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Sheheen—<40%
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