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A candidate forum for the Spartanburg County Council District 3 Republican primary runoff is set for August 14, featuring Paul Abbott, Jr. and Jason Lynch. Moderated by Amy Wood of 7NEWS, the event will focus on growth and development themes, as candidates address voter concerns about rapid development. The runoff election will be held on August 19, providing residents an opportunity to shape local governance amid ongoing debates on infrastructure and neighborhood development.
Spartanburg, SC – A candidate forum for the Spartanburg County Council District 3 Republican primary runoff is set to take place on August 14, 2025. This forum will feature candidates Paul Abbott, Jr. and Jason Lynch and will be moderated by 7NEWS’ Amy Wood. The event is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Spartanburg School District 3 Community Auditorium located at Broome High School on Cherry Hill Road. Interested attendees can register for tickets online.
The primary runoff will occur on August 19, 2025, following a competitive initial primary election held on August 5, 2025. In that election, Paul Abbott emerged as the frontrunner, receiving 1,869 votes, while Jason Lynch closely followed with 1,756 votes. Out of the six Republican candidates that competed for the nomination to succeed former council member David Britt, who resigned to take a position with the South Carolina Public Service Commission, Bryan Alverson received 692 votes but was eliminated.
Both Abbott and Lynch are focusing on themes of growth and development within the county as they campaign for voter support in the runoff. Abbott, a retired magistrate and former Cowpens Town Council member, aims to foster residential growth that encourages real neighborhoods. He has expressed criticism towards high-density housing developments. Meanwhile, Lynch, who serves as the general counsel for OTO Development, emphasizes the importance of considering the impacts of growth on infrastructure, including schools and utilities.
As both candidates vie for votes, they are also looking to gain the backing of their former competitors from the initial primary. They share a common goal of using fee-lieu-of-tax agreements to attract businesses, planning to evaluate such agreements on a case-by-case basis.
Voter concerns regarding rapid development, particularly on the east side of Spartanburg County, have been a significant topic during this election cycle. Many locals are urging candidates to address these issues head-on and outline their strategies for balanced growth.
The winner of the upcoming primary runoff will take on Democrat Kathryn Harvey and Forward Party candidate Sarah Gonzalez in the general election scheduled for November 4, 2025. For those looking to participate in the runoff voting, early voting will be available from August 13 to August 15, 2025.
This runoff presents a crucial opportunity for residents of Spartanburg County to influence the direction of their local government and ensure their concerns about growth and development are heard. With Abbott and Lynch both bringing their unique backgrounds and perspectives to the race, voters will have a clear choice as the election draws near.
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- GoUpstate: GOP Voters Turn Out for County Council Primary
- WSPA: Spartanburg County Special Election Results
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- Post and Courier: Republicans Running for Spartanburg County Council
- Fox Carolina: Polls for Spartanburg County Sheriff Election
- Wikipedia: Spartanburg County, South Carolina
- Google Search: Spartanburg County Council
- Google Scholar: Spartanburg County Elections
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Spartanburg
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