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The long list of competitors for the special election to take the 1st Congressional District seat vacated by Rep. Tim Scott came out to introduce themselves at a Berkeley County Republican party meeting on Saturday. 

The Post and Courier was on site and offers a report with a quote or two from each candidate; take a read here.

The GOP and Democrat primary is slated for March 19. If needed, a primary runoff is due April 2. The special election will follow on May 7.