Solicitor David Pascoe switches to Republican Party

Solicitor switches from Democrat to Republican, confirms he's considering AG run • SC Daily Gazette

Longtime Democratic Solicitor David Pascoe announced he was switching to the Republican party on Thursday, April, 10, 2025 at a Dorchester County GOP meeting. (Photo by Shaun Chornobroff/SC Daily Gazette) SUMMERVILLE — A longtime Democratic solicitor announced he is switching to the Republican Party, which comes as he mulls a run for attorney general. David Pascoe, the chief prosecutor for Calhoun, Dorchester and Orangeburg counties, told a crow…

David Pascoe Makes It Official: He's A Republican Now

"I can no longer in good conscience wear the label of Democrat."

Solicitor David Pascoe switches to Republican Party

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) — Longtime prosecutor David Pascoe announced Thursday that he is leaving the Democratic Party. Pascoe, who has served as First Circuit Solicitor since 2005, said he decided to switch his party affiliation because the Democratic Party has become "too soft on crime." Pascoe, 58, was chosen as the special prosecutor in a 2014 State House corruption probe that ultimately led to the indictments of several Republican lawmakers…

Top S.C. Democrat switches parties

South Carolina Democrats are losing a powerful member of the party as First Circuit Solicitor David Pascoe announced on Thursday that he is switching parties.

First Circuit Solicitor David Pascoe switches to Republican Party - ABC Columbia

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– First Circuit Solicitor David Pascoe announced he’s leaving the Democratic Party to join the Republican Party. Pascoe, who has served Calhoun, Orangeburg, and Dorchester Counties for over 20 years said that the national and state Democratic Party no longer aligns with his commitment to being tough on crime, upholding pro-life beliefs, and rooting out corruption. He cited Former President Biden commuting the sentences of 37…

David Pascoe: A Bold Addition to the Republican Party

First Circuit Solicitor revealed his decision to leave the Democratic party last night. Known for his tough stance against crime and corruption, he expressed his intention to rejoin the Republican party. Speaking in Summerville, SC, he expressed no grievances with Democratic voters but criticized the leadership for neglecting its primary voter base. With this choice, only three Democrats in South Carolina retain solicitor positions, while the Re…