Senator Ed Sutton

Heartbroken by news of yet another senseless act of violence this morning at a house of worship. No American should ever fear for their safety - least of all when gathering peacefully to pray - and yet tragedies like this have become frequent.

Future S.C. Guard law enforcement deployments possible - Statehouse Two hundred South Carolina National Guard (SCNG) troops deployed to Washington, D.C., in early August as part of President Donald Trump’s crime crackdown should be back in the Palmetto State by Sept. ...

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Editorial: This is not the time of year to send SC National Guard to non-emergencies Hurricane season is at its peak, and SC governor deployed 200 National Guard troops to aid Donald Trump's non-emergency war against crime and homelessness.

Hurricane season is no time for political theater.

Sending 200 SC National Guard troops to DC for a non-emergency is reckless.

Our Guard should be on standby for real disasters at home, not deployed for partisan optics.

SC deserve better.

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Hunger still haunts S.C., generations later  - Statehouse Just over a half century ago, one of South Carolina's most formidable political leaders toured some of the state's poorest areas and returned with a warning about one of humanity’s oldest scourges — h...

“There’s no excuse for a child in our state to be hungry.”

Yet, SNAP cuts signed into law in July will leave 300k South Carolinians without food assistance.

We must ask: why are we making these cuts? Why are we giving up in the battle against hunger?

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Afghans promised a home in U.S. may face repatriation — and the Taliban Afghans who helped American forces are stuck in limbo as the Trump administration cuts the State Department office for Afghan relocation.

Sending our Afghan allies back to the Taliban would be a stain on America.

We can't rug-pull these brave people twice.

We must honor our promises.

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We had a great City, County, State Townhall in West Ashley last night.

Thanks to all the folks who came out. Traffic congestion, sidewalks, traffic signals, and flooding were top citizen concerns.

We will certainly plan more of these events around the district 👍

City, County and State Townhall tomorrow in West Ashley.

Details on the flyer 👇

Heartbroken by the tragic loss of life in Texas.

The campers, families, and rescuers along the Guadalupe River are in our prayers.

This is a painful reminder: weather warning systems save lives. We must restore the National Weather Service.

Let’s be clear:

No Medicaid money in SC funds abortion. Full stop.

This ruling removes contraception, cancer screenings, and pregnancy tests for Medicaid patients.

Cutting essential care isn’t “pro-life.” It’s just cruel.

"No new wars"

So now, where does this end?

How does bombing Iran benefit US interest?

Our own intelligence says Iran does not have a nuclear weapon and they are not close to having a weapon.

Iran will retaliate. Americans will be the target.

This path was avoidable.

South Carolina Democrats host town hall to discuss 'Charleston Loophole' South Carolina Democrats hosted a town hall to focus on legislative efforts underway working to close the 'Charleston Loophole' in gun laws.

We are deeply grateful to Senator Mark Kelly, Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, Senators Deon Tedder and Ed Sutton, and all who showed up last night to demand courage from our lawmakers. The work continues. #Charleston10Years #CloseTheLoophole
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Last night, we gathered with Sen. Mark Kelly, Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, and SC Democratic leaders to honor the Emanuel 9 and demand meaningful gun safety reform. This town hall was about action, community, and remembering those we lost. Read more:
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4. In Charleston South Carolina, @captmarkkelly.bsky.social and his wife, former @gabbygiffords.bsky.social held a “Charleston Loophole” gun violence town hall with State Senators @deontedder.bsky.social and @edsutton.bsky.social
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Packed house last night.

Very memorable event.

Charleston honors 9 firefighters who died in tragic Sofa Super Store inferno 18 years ago The Charleston Fire Department will hold a remembrance ceremony for nine firefighters killed in the June 18, 2007, Sofa Super Store inferno in West Ashley.

8 years ago, 9 Charleston firefighters gave everything in service to our city.

Their sacrifice at the Sofa Super Store fire reshaped our fire department—and our hearts.

We remember. We honor. We carry their legacy forward.

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Gabby Giffords speaking at the Mother Emanuel 10 year observation.

Incredibly moving. There's a lot more love in this world than hate.

UPDATE: Sen. Tedder and I are thrilled to welcome Senator Mark Kelly & Gabby Giffords to next Tuesday’s Upper Peninsula Town Hall!

📍Location w/ RSVP
🕠 New time: 5:30PM, June 17
🎯 Focus: neighborhood updates + closing the Charleston Loophole

RSVP: mobilize.us/s/vKb9Ey

If that’s how they treat an elected official, imagine how they’ll treat you for speaking up.

This isn’t normal.

True leaders should be working overtime to deescalate the national tension.

10 years later, we still say their names. We still carry their legacy. The Emanuel Nine lit a path forward—let’s keep walking it. #EmanuelNine #CharlestonStrong

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Tough talk is easy. Leadership is hard.

Trump is stoking chaos in CA, and some SC politicians are trying to ride the same wave with performative threats.

This weekend, be a grown-up. Deescalate. Defend free speech.

SC deserve leaders, not wannabe strongmen.

3 found passed out in car atop CofC garage arrested for bevy of guns on campus, later released 3 men were arrested and removed from their car in downtown Charleston for allegedly having guns in a university garage. The men were released from custody.

Insane attitude related to gun safety in SC:

High on drugs, passed out in a college parking garage with 'two AR15 pistols, three Glock handguns and the bevy of ammunition'

Charges dropped because of 'open carry'.

How does this make Charleston safer?

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Governor Tim Walz.

I apricated his poignant remarks last week:

"None of us can afford to shy away right now from the hard conversations we need to have. Because we have to come to terms with the fact that the Democratic Party — the party of the working class — lost the working class"

Congressman Clyburn is needed in DC tomorrow for a critical vote.

Tomorrow’s West Ashley Town Hall will be rescheduled to a later date.

Also, Senator Tedder and I have a joint Town Hall coming up in June. Announcement dropping soon.

The People's Town Hall with Congressman Jim Clyburn and Senator Ed Sutton · South Carolina Democratic Party Join the South Carolina Democratic Party for an IN-PERSON People’s Town Hall in South Carolina's 1st Congressional District on May 22, 2025, with Congressman Jim Clyburn and South Carolina State Senat...

Since Senators Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott, and Congresswoman Nancy Mace refuses to show up for their constituents, WE WILL!

📍 6:00 PM, this coming Thursday, West Ashley — Register at the link below to receive the exact address.

I look forward to seeing you there!

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The People's Town Hall with Congressman Jim Clyburn and Senator Ed Sutton · Mobilize Join the South Carolina Democratic Party for an IN-PERSON People’s Town Hall in South Carolina's 1st Congressional District on May 22, 2025, with Congressman Jim Clyburn and South Carolina State Senat...

Nancy Mace won’t hold a town hall in her district so @scdemocrats.bsky.social is hosting one with Congressman Jim Clyburn @repjamesclyburn.bsky.social & Senator Ed Sutton @edsutton.bsky.social www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

Naval Academy bans Bakari Sellers' book: A story marketed as the South's Black 'Hillbilly Elegy' SC pundit Bakari Sellers' book billed as a Southern peer to "Hillbilly Elegy" was among nearly 400 items pulled from the Naval Academy library.

Pete Hegseth is making our military soft.

He's worried warfighters can't handle words on paper?

Sounds like coddling to me. 🤷

@officialbsellers.bsky.social use this as a marketing opportunity.

“This book proudly banned by snowflake Pete Hegseth”

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We fought like hell until they rang the bell.

Today, SC Senate Dems played smart, ran the clock and blocked some terrible bills.

Solid and effective crew.

SC international college students see visa status restored but lawsuits continue • SC Daily Gazette The federal government has restored the visa status of more than a dozen international students at SC colleges, but lawsuits continue.

Several SC international students just had their visas reinstated after sudden, unjust revocations.

This cruelty was met with pushback—and it worked.

SC Democrats are standing up for those targeted by fear-based policies. We won’t back down.

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Imagine being so fragile you think a library is a threat.

CC: Mace the SC disgrace

SC Senate votes to remove Treasurer Curtis Loftis from office, leaving his fate unclear State Treasurer Curtis Loftis could be removed by the South Carolina Senate. The debate among the 46 members went late into the night. Here's how we got here.

Historic and somber day in SC:

For the first time in 150 years, the Senate voted to remove a statewide official.

Curtis Loftis failed to protect our finances.

The buck stops here.

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