Can a candidate still run after being arrested? State law says innocent until proven guilty.

BY KAYLA GREEN
kayla@theitem.com
Posted 9/17/20

After a woman running to become Sumter's next mayor was arrested last month, people in the community have asked why she is still on the ballot and allowed to run.

The answer is a foundation of our country. She is innocent until proven …

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