Barbara Rackes

@NoahLBarker Congrats, Noah. Been a long time coming!

I’m running for South Carolina State House District 70! Both Kershaw and Richland Counties have given me so much in life and I’m ready to give back. I’d be honored to have your trust, your support, and your vote.  Let’s get to work!

We need voices that represent all aspects of our communities. Thank you, @scwomenlead !

Love seeing future leaders of all persuasions working together on issues impacting South Carolina. Thank you @futurecaucus. #nextgeneration #futureleaders

@Bakari_Sellers I rarely post, @Bakari_Sellers, but my father came very close to death protecting US citizens from Hitler. Beware a billion dollar return of nazism.

This is what America voted for….

@LilaAnnaSauls @HNM_SC Can so glad you continue to remind us of our good fortunes!

Just brought another family in from a car. Second in a week. The father, mother, and child will be warm tonight. So proud of my @HNM_SC team for answering my phone calls and making magic happen on weekends. Be grateful for all you have - I know I am! #homelessfamilies

@MaayanSchechter Congratulations/best wishes on your really cool thing.

Did a cool thing recently.

As Senator Shealy asked: who will look out for the children, especially in foster care, and those who suffer from Alzheimer’s? And a host of other citizens. She will always be “Senator” Shealy to me. Thank you for your service.

In a representative democracy you want your elected body to represent the values , the demographics, which includes the gender of the citizenry. According to my Google, there are 2.6 million women in SC. Having 2 women in represent the state in the SC Senate is a travesty.

I absolutely agree and feel the same about Women’s History Month and all the other ways we relegate a race, gender to. 30-day window. Does that mean remaining months are White Men’s History? Every month is filled with our history - all people’s history. Thank you Morgan Freeman.

@TIDEVINE is on point with her comments. The willingness of women to work together to meet common goals benefits all SC citizens. Three #sistersenators who worked together were defeated or forced into runoffs by one of two things: 1. Politicians who seek polarization or 2. Peoples failure to vote.

I have not said much publicly about this Tuesday’s election until now. Although I am immensely grateful for receiving 92% of the vote to become the Democratic nominee for SC Senate District 19, I am incredibly disappointed by the results in other areas that targeted my #SisterSenators and caused 2 of them to lose their seats and pushed our Senior Sister Senator into a runoff. The partisan gerrymandering of districts and the focus of voters on one issue, has caused our state to lose amazing public servants who understand that in order to move our state forward, we must be able to find common ground & work towards real solutions to the issues that face South Carolina. I am devastated by the results of some of these elections but retain hope that this will be a rallying cry for all South Carolinians, especially those who value reproductive freedom, women’s rights and support of public education. We have several women on the ballot on June 25 and November 5. We must make our voices heard. When I was elected in Jan we made history by having the highest number of women serving in the SC Senate. There are people who want to take us back. We can not let them. Vote like our State’s future depends on it…..because it does ! #electionshaveconsequences #WomenSupportingWomen #SCWomenInLeadership #MomsInOffice #WomenLead #TrustWomen

@TIDEVINE Hard to believe she is old enough to vote!!

A family that votes together serves together. ❤️❤️ Today, I cast my vote for myself for SC Senate District 19. I was joined by my husband and my oldest daughter. It is always a humbling experience to see my name on the ballot and I am looking forward to Election Day. #ADevineLife #DevineforSenate #SCSenateDistrict19 #SCPol #DemocraticPrimary #SCVotes #Election2024 #SisterSenators #richlandcounty

@LilaAnnaSauls @aidansauls_ @acflorahigh Love the guy and let him fly!

He’s gonna’ fly! #graduationday #falcons

My father was a veteran of WWII. He returned w/ 4 Purple Hearts for his painful service. He also came home to a family. Many vets today do not. I'm proud to serve on the BoD of #Valanthropy which is building places for homeless vets. Will you help us? bit.ly/4bxb4x3

Join us Tuesday, May 7 as we work together to increase leadership opportunities for women and POC. Share our goals of building diversity in S.C. leadership. Heaven knows we need it! #engenderingdemocracy @scwomenlead

This mom of two Dreher grads applauds you for your message.

@LilaAnnaSauls @HNM_SC You, my friend, are close to a living saint. Never give up!

Thanking God for putting me in this space. As long as He lets me, I’ll continue to walk the journey with our at risk and homeless families. @HNM_SC

@CityofColumbia likes to clean up after its celebrations. Not a scrap remaining on Main Street!

Yes! Thanks for saying it correctly. We have the power to help determine the next justice by new candidates and our votes. bit.ly/3IqhWPV

For clarification, read yesterday’s WIL Weekly. Justice Beatty’s mandatory retirement is at the end of 2024. If we elect more women and minorities in November, the next justice may NOT be a White male. @scwomenlead bit.ly/3IqhWPV