Rep. Mike Anthony (D - Union) has announced his intention to run for Superintendent of Education. The former teacher and football coach is the fourth Democrat to announce a statewide candidacy. Vincent Sheheen is running for Governor, Jay Stamper is challenging Sen. Lindsey Graham and Rep. Bakari Sellers has announced plans to explore a candidacy for Lieutenant Governor.
Should Anthony win the nomination he'll likely face Mick Zais, who was elected as Superintendent of Education in 2010.
Anthony will make it official with press events at three locations in the next day. His website is http://www.anthonyforeducation.com/:
Union press conference: 10:00AM – Union County Stadium - 100 Kirby Street, Union, SC.
Columbia press conference: 2:00PM – Hand Middle School – 2600 Wheat St.
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Speech to the Charleston County Democratic Party: North Charleston, SC – 6:30PM – North Charleston City Hall – Council Chambers - 2500 City Hall Drive.
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