Oconee stays solid Republican

Oconee voters stayed loyal to the Grand ‘Ol Party, giving Republican nominee donald Trump 71.8% of the vote, as compared with 23.8% for Democrat Hillary Clinton.  It was a big voter turnout countywide, ending at 67% of those eligible to have cast ballots today.  In other race, Oconeeans preferred incumbent Jeff Duncan for Congress.  Seneca businessman and Democrat Hosea Cleveland recorded 22.2%.  For the non-partisan school board seat, incumbent Denise McCormick bested challenger Patrick James by 65.7% to 33.8%.  All Oconee voters remain unofficial until they are certified Friday morning.