Endorsements

My name is Bill Weeks, the elected Solicitor serving Aiken, Bamberg and Barnwell counties. I am in full support for Solicitor Kevin Brackett. Solicitor Kevin Brackett is one of the top prosecutors that has ever served as Solicitor in this state. His Circuit has served as a role model for all the Circuits in South Carolina for many years. He is constantly at the top in all the categories that are tracked by the Supreme Court. He is not intimidated by the folks that seek to undermine our system of Justice. Kevin constantly takes on leadership roles in the Nation and the State of South Carolina in pushing legislative changes to benefit citizens. I am sure that his work ethic is beyond comparison.
— Bill Weeks
Solicitor, 2nd Judicial Circuit

As in every election year, I believe we should vote for our values. With that said, it is my honor to announce my support for Solicitor Kevin Brackett. During his tenure, I have personally witnessed his consistent and continuous passion for serving the great citizens of the City of Union. Mr. Brackett’s professional and unwavering stance on bringing justice to victims and citizens alike has demanded respect in all courtrooms. With all that is going on in society and in the criminal justice system, Mr. Brackett’s experience and dedication to this highly important office needs to continue.

Chief of Police Robbie McGee, Union Public Safety Department
— Robbie McGee
Chief of Police, Union Public Safety Department

— Speaker Pro Tem Tommy Pope
Tommy Pope supports Kevin Brackett

Kevin Brackett is a leader both in and out of the courtroom. Since I became Solicitor, the Sixteenth Circuit Solicitor’s Office has routinely been one of the most efficient in the state when it comes to case disposition. We could all learn from the great things Kevin is doing in York and Union Counties. He is always quick to offer help to other Solicitors and has been instrumental in the passing of South Carolina’s Fentanyl Trafficking bill. I hope you will join me in supporting the effort to re-elect Solicitor Kevin Brackett.
— Randy Newman
Solicitor, 6th Judicial Circuit

— Governor Henry McMaster
Governor McMaster endorses Kevin Brackett

I met Kevin when he joined the solicitor’s office in 1991. I had the pleasure of working with him for the next 30 years and seeing firsthand his dedication to the position and desire to do the right thing. Kevin is a supporter of and great partner to law enforcement. He is also one of the best solicitors in the state and makes York County a better place to live. Please vote to re-elect my friend Solicitor Kevin Brackett.

— Jeff Helms
Chief of Police, Fort Mill (Ret.)

I am honored to endorse SC Sixteenth Judicial Circuit Solicitor Kevin Brackett for re-election. As the primary sponsor of the SC Fentanyl Trafficking Bill, Solicitor Brackett came down to Columbia to help in any way he could to help stop the trafficking of Fentanyl in SC. He was a critical asset in helping get this Bill passed. He participated in preparing the bill by providing some critical language for the Bill. He was present for the signing of the Bill by Governor Henry McMaster. He has always been available by phone or in person to talk with me when I have questions concerning public safety issues in our state.

It is an asset to have a Solicitor that will work alongside a Legislator to make laws that will help make our state safer and criminals more accountable. I look forward to continuing to work with Solicitor Kevin Brackett and I am pleased to endorse Solicitor Kevin Brackett for re-election.

Representative Doug Gilliam, District 42
— Doug Gilliam
South Carolina State Representative

I met Kevin Brackett just over 30 years ago when he was hired by the Solicitor’s Office. Shortly thereafter, Kevin was assigned as the head drug prosecutor, and I headed up the narcotic unit for the Rock Hill Police Department. I later left the Rock Hill Police Department after 21 years of
service and worked for Kevin Brackett as his Chief Investigator for another 24 years, now retired.

I knew from the start that Kevin was different than the prior drug prosecutors. Kevin came up with innovative ways of dealing with the drug case backlog allowing the opportunity to more effectively prosecute drug traffickers. Kevin is an excellent trial attorney and rose through
the ranks quickly becoming the Deputy Solicitor and later the Solicitor. Kevin is the most intelligent person that I have ever personally met, and he applies good common sense to everyday decisions, which is why Kevin can relate to everyone regardless of their background and educational level.

Kevin is not just a boss or supervisor but a great leader.

I cannot remember a time that the office had a situation where Kevin did not have a solution. I know of very few people that can compete with Kevin Brackett on an intellectual level.

More importantly, I believe in most cases that one can look at a persons’ spouse or companion to get a sense of the kind of person they really are and if you have ever met Kevin’s wife Susan, one can only conclude that Kevin Brackett must be a great person. I whole-heartedly endorse Kevin Brackett for Solicitor and I am proud to actively support his campaign.
Marvin Brown, Commander York Drug Enforcement Unit (Ret.)
— Marvin Brown
Commander, York County Drug Enforcement Unit (Ret.)

Seeing first hand the effects of addiction in our community, we need a proven professional candidate. Brackett has the experience and dedication to get the job done. — Shelly Krepps
School Days CDC Owner

Kevin and I were in Law School together and both of us have spent our entire careers as prosecutors in South Carolina. He has done an outstanding job in the 16th Circuit and has always been a leader in our profession. The job of Solicitor is a very complex and difficult one and Kevin has always made it look easy in a lot ways. I am proud to endorse Kevin Brackett for re-election as the 16th circuit Solicitor.

Solicitor David Wagner, 10th Judicial Circuit
— David Wagner
Solicitor, 10th Circuit

I have served as the Solicitor of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit for the past twenty-five years. During this time I have gotten to know and appreciate Kevin Brackett as a indefatigable, fellow soldier in our battle against crime, colleague, faithful friend, and brother. He is a powerful advocate for not only the Sixteenth Circuit but for the entire state. I have personally observed his pursuit of justice and his devotion to the ideals that make our state a better and safer place. The Sixteenth Circuit needs Kevin Brackett now more than ever.

As a fellow solicitor I can tell you that I give my whole- hearted support to Kevin Brackett for Solicitor of the Sixteenth Circuit.
— Ed Clements
Solicitor, 12th Judicial Circuit

— Solicitor Jimmy Richardson
15th Circuit Solicitor Endorses Kevin Brackett

— Attorney General Alan Wilson
AG Alan Wilson supports Kevin Brackett

Jeremy Graham

I can find many ways to endorse Kevin Brackett for 16th. Circuit Solicitor… 1) We share family blood. 2) Kevin has proven year after year that he loves and is dedicated to the people he serves. 3) Kevin has a “no fear” approach to fight for what is right. 4) I’ve got to throw in how he, Susan and Molly included my Mother in a lot of their outings, and if she were here Tootie Potts Graham would be his biggest cheer leader. 5) My main endorsement of Kevin Brackett comes as me being one of the victims that had to bury a child because of fentanyl. Friday evening May 31, 2019 my son, Jeremy lost his life to this poison. First thing Saturday morning there was a knock at the door, Kevin Brackett is standing there, with a hug and some tears Kevin helped me better understand this poison. My emotions had gotten out of control, I was hurt but I was also very angry at how this came to be, Kevin’s calming nature helped me put my world back together. It didn’t end there, Kevin continued to call and check in with me, and to this day if I need him I know he is there for me. Thank You Kevin Brackett!
— Lewis Graham

I’ve long admired Kevin Brackett for his indispensable leadership as Solicitor. He has been a role model for all prosecutors in South Carolina, taking a no-nonsense approach to violent crime, fighting for victims’ rights, and finding innovative ways to reduce and eliminate backlogs without compromising on the pursuit of justice. More recently, Kevin has taken on the herculean task of fighting for judicial reform, arguing forcibly that politics has no place in the courtroom or our justice system. We need to keep Kevin in the fight! Please join me in supporting Kevin Brackett!
— Rick Hubbard
Solicitor, 11th Judicial Circuit

Kevin Brackett is the best Solicitor in the state and has done an absolute excellent job for York County. It is an honor to work with Kevin! Thank you for all you do for York County. Re-elect Kevin Brackett for York County Solicitor!

York County Council, District 1
— Tom Audette
York County District 1 Councilman

— Senator Wes Climer
Senator Climer's comments at the campaign kickoff

“Thankfully in the 16th Judicial Circuit of South Carolina we DO NOT have the problem that we are seeing in so many parts of the country, where crime is spiraling out of control due to Soros-funded, left-wing prosecutors being elected. Kevin Brackett stands in complete opposition to this, and has proven it with a career of standing shoulder-to-shoulder with law enforcement, and fighting crime in the courtroom to keep the families of York and Union counties safe for more than three decades. I proudly endorse my friend Kevin Brackett for re-election for Solicitor of the 16th Circuit.”
— David Stumbo
Solicitor, 8th Judicial Circuit