Her Opponent Defended a Child Predator. She's Had Enough.
Ashley Painter is running for SC House District 117 in Berkeley County — challenging incumbent Jordan Pace and the SC Freedom Caucus he chairs. Donate or learn more: https://www.ashleypainter.com
A former foster youth who aged out at 18, Ashley spent her career in human services — family-based therapy, foster care and adoptions, and substance use counseling. She's now a small business owner and mother of two who never planned to run for office. When her county Democratic Party asked if she'd take on a seat no Democrat contested in 2024, her answer was: "how could I not?"
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