South Carolina Governor's Race Highlights Education and Economic Policy Differences
What happened
The race for South Carolina governor between Alan Wilson and Jermaine Johnson is centered on contrasting visions for economic growth and education policy. Wilson, the state’s attorney general, and Johnson, a state representative, offer different approaches to the state's future. A school choice program, which provides limited public funds to subsidize private school enrollment, has been established by Statehouse Republicans and is currently facing scrutiny over reporting gaps regarding its efficacy.
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Why it matters
The election highlights sharp policy differences between the candidates regarding education, healthcare, and economic development. The school choice program, which has been in place for three years, has not yet released academic achievement data on students enrolled in the voucher program.
Pamela Evette and Alan Wilson are in a runoff for South Carolina governor, with Wilson expected to face Jermaine Johnson in the November election.
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