GREENWOOD – South Carolina 8th Circuit Solicitor David Stumbo, a lifelong Republican and criminal prosecutor, has filed an initial campaign disclosure report showing over $67,000 raised in a 24-hour period to explore a run for Attorney General. The 8th Circuit includes Laurens County.
South Carolina Law requires all candidate committees to file an initial disclosure report after they raise or spend $500. The report, filed with the South Carolina State Ethics Commission and limited to a 24-hour window, reflects a striking surge in early enthusiasm and kicks off an exploratory period, when Stumbo will travel the state, meet with voters, and continue raising support in compliance with State law.
“I have been amazed and humbled by the outpouring of support from friends, law enforcement, victims’ advocates, and fellow South Carolinians who believe we need principled, conservative leadership in the Attorney General’s office,” said Stumbo. “This is not a decision I take lightly; and, over the coming months, my family and I will continue to prayerfully consider how I can best serve the state I love.”
Stumbo currently serves as Solicitor for the 8th Judicial Circuit, which includes Abbeville, Greenwood, Laurens, and Newberry Counties. A career criminal prosecutor and former Assistant Attorney General, Stumbo has earned a reputation as a conservative leader who fights for victims and holds violent criminals accountable.
“South Carolina is growing fast, but so are the threats to public safety and the values we hold dear,” Stumbo continued. “We need a proven criminal prosecutor – one with the record and unwavering commitment to fight for families, defend the Constitution, and keep the radical left from undermining the rule of law.”
While the announcement stops short of a formal campaign launch – Stumbo’s early momentum, from the substantial initial fundraising haul and the backing by a statewide network of grassroots supporters and legal professionals, signals strong interest in his potential candidacy.
“I will continue fighting crime daily as the elected 8th Circuit Solicitor and take the appropriate amount of time to discern the next steps,” said Stumbo. “My final decision about running for Attorney General will happen after Labor Day.”
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