Judge Orders Danny Ford II’s Name Reinstated on SC Senate Ballot Amid Lawsuit
Danny Ford II filed a lawsuit against the South Carolina Republican Party and the State Election Commission after being removed from the U.S. Senate Special Republican Primary ballot. A judge has issued a temporary restraining order, requiring his name to…
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, July 30, 2026 —
A legal challenge has resulted in a temporary restraining order compelling the South Carolina Republican Party and the State Election Commission to include Danny Ford II on the U.S. Senate Special Republican Primary ballot.
Ford II filed a lawsuit against the state party and the commission following his removal from the ballot. The specific reasons for his initial removal were not detailed in the provided information.
In response to the lawsuit, a judge issued a temporary restraining order. This order mandates that Ford II’s name must appear on the primary election ballot.
The judge’s decision cited potential irreparable harm to Ford II and asserted that his constitutional rights may have been violated by his removal from the ballot.
The South Carolina Republican Party and the State Election Commission have been named as defendants in the legal action. Further details regarding the proceedings, including the timeline for a full hearing on the matter, were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Anisa Snipes on www.foxcarolina.com, see more information here.
