Just one day before the General Assembly is set to vote on South Carolina Judges, an earthquake resignation rocked Columbia, S.C. as Justice Few removes his name for consideration.
Justice Few’s Impact on South Carolina Judiciary
Sitting Supreme Court Judge John Cannon Few has removed his name for reconsideration.
Justice Few wrote on X today:
It has become clear to me over recent weeks that I do not – and will not – have the votes to be reelected to the Supreme Court of South Carolina.
It is customary in Judicial Elections for the candidate who can not win to withdraw from the race.
Earlier this morning, I submitted my withdrawal letter to the Judicial Merit Selection Commission.
I accept this reality with only the most positive thoughts and feelings about what the future holds.
I take pride in everything I have ever done over my 26 years of judicial service; no regrets.
During the same time I have been coming to grips with the reality that I can not win this race. My excitement over returning to the private sector has grown exponentially.
There will be no soft landing for me, as I plan to return to the active practice of law with the same energy and enthusiasm that has defined my career as a judge and a justice.”
The Judiciary in SC is subordinate to the General Assembly. A few years past, Judge Few struck down a legislative abortion bill favored by lawyer legislators that make up the S.C. House and Senate.
In response, the General Assembly encouraged former S.C. House Speaker Jay Lucas to run against the justice.
Tomorrow the General Assembly is set to vote, however, rules require that this Supreme Court assignment must be sent back to the Judicial Merit Selection Commission.
Former Speaker Jay Lucas has confidentially stated that he is also considering withdrawing his name.
Justice Few is the first sitting Supreme Court Justice in S.C. history to remove his name for reappointment in the history of the state.
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