From Staff Reports

GREENVILLE, S.C. — U.S. Rep. William Timmons narrowly won the Republican nomination for the 4th congressional district in the June 11 primary, garnering 36,502 votes to S.C. Rep. Adam Morgan’s 34,235, with all precincts reporting, the Greenville News reported on June 12.

After his primary victory was confirmed just before midnight, Timmons’ campaign emailed the Daily Planet the following statement:

“I want to thank the voters for once again putting their trust in me to continue to fight tirelessly on behalf of the people of Spartanburg and Greenville counties. 

“I am pleased that voters in the Fourth District saw through the countless lies from my opponent, and recognized my hard work, strong conservative record, and the results I have gotten for my constituents. 

“In Washington, I am focused on policy — not headlines, on representing my constituents — not myself, and working with my colleagues instead of working against them.

“I am grateful to have the support of President Trump and proud to have the opportunity to continue to represent South Carolina’s Fourth District. 

“Now is the time for our party to unite to move the ball forward to advance conservative policy and focus our efforts on re-electing Donald Trump this November.” 

Meanwhile, at Morgan’s Election Night watch party, Morgan spoke at about 10:30 on June 11 — “before all precinct data was in, not conceding, but thanking his supporters,” the GN reported, adding, “His wife, Megan Morgan, stood beside him, her eyes reflective with tears as she watched.”

Morgan was quoted by the GN as saying:

“I look forward to continuing the fight, regardless, to keep this district conservative and to keep this state the wonderful, amazing place that it is to raise a family.”

Timmons will face Democratic challenger Kathryn Harvey in November's general election.