The margin of error in previous South Carolina election polls was significant. As voters head to the Runoff Primary today, current polling indicates that Allen Wilson holds a lead over Pam Evette, while Stumbo and Simpson also maintain frontrunner status. These figures raise a critical question: how much accuracy can we actually expect from the polls this time around? South Carolina previously utilized a separate election process for the Lieutenant Governor. Currently, however, the Lieutenant Governor serves as the gubernatorial candidate's running mate, a structural shift that can significantly impact the success or failure of a political campaign.
