Republican Defeats Democrat Mayoral Candidate Despite Top Endorsements

Voters exit after casting their ballots at a polling station setup in the fire department in a file photo. Joe Raedle/Getty Images

Endorsements from top Democrats including President Barack Obama and House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) were not enough to secure a victory for the Democrat mayoral candidate in Columbia, South Carolina.

Republican Daniel Rickenmann defeated Democrat Tameika Isaac Devine during Tuesday night’s mayoral election in Columbia by 4 percentage points.