The Republicans also chose Tim Scott as their congressional candidate in a district that includes Charleston.

共和党同时提名提姆·斯科特为包括查尔斯顿在内一域的议会候选人。

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Governor Nikki Haley then appointed the sitting congressman, Tim Scott, to fill DeMint's seat.

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The 1st Congressional District became available last year when Representative Tim Scott was appointed to the seat.

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The seat was left vacant when its previous occupant, Tim Scott, was appointed to a vacant Senate seat.

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