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The Republicans nominated Joe Murray, an aide to U.S. Representative Joe Wilson of South Carolina. Herring won the election by 16 votes ; the House, under Republicans control, refused to seat her pending a recount requested by aide.
The Republicans nominated Joe Murray, an aide to U.S. Representative Joe Wilson of South Carolina. Herring won the election by 16 votes ; the House, under Republican control, refused to seat her pending a recount requested by Murray.