We now have a Democratic candidate for S.C. Lt. Governor

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Wednesday January 20, 2010 · 1:49 PM PST

2010/01/20 · 13:49

Charleston attorney Ashley Cooper entered the race for South Carolina lieutenant governor as a Democratic candidate. Here's your chance to learn more about Cooper and why South Carolina needs him in this statewide office.

The Lowcountry native is a partner at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough in Charleston and a graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law and Clemson University. A married father of two, Cooper formerly served as legislative director for Democratic U.S. Senator Ernest "Fritz" Hollings.

Cooper is the first Democrat to enter the lieutenant governor's race. Republicans seeking the number two job include Florence County Councilman Ken Ard, retired Army Lt. Col. Bill Connor, and state Rep. Tim Scott.

Here's more about Ashley, from his Web site CooperforSC.com.

Now running for Lieutenant Governor, Ashley Cooper has the vision and values to lead South Carolina in the right direction. Ashley is not a career politician – in fact, this is his first run for public office. Ashley believes that we need more leaders serving in public office who come from the private sector and are committed to South Carolina, not politicians who are working for special interests.

As our next Lieutenant Governor, Ashley will fight to bring new, good paying jobs to our state, focus on improving our education system, and help rebuild our state by putting people ahead of partisan politics.

His stance on various issues the state faces can be found here.

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