SC-ED: 2 longtime educators compete in Democratic primary for SC superintendent
COLUMBIA — Two longtime educators are leaning on their experience as the reason voters should choose them as the Democratic nominee for state superintendent.
Lisa Ellis, a 50-year-old student activities director living in Blythewood, said her primary focus is how to keep teachers in the classroom. Sylvia Wright, a 45-year-old who most recently worked as a district coordinator for Dorchester 4, said she would push for preschool for all 4-year-olds, regardless of income status.
The winner of Tuesday’s primary will face incumbent Superintendent Ellen Weaver and United Citizens candidate Baba Amin Ojuok in November. Weaver, a Republican, faces no opposition in Tuesday’s primary.
The last Democrat to hold the office was Jim Rex, who won in 2006 with fewer than 500 votes.
https://scdailygazette.com/2026/06/05/2-longtime-educators-compete-democratic-nominee-for-sc-superintendent/