Yes, the voter turnout for both parties’ primaries last week was anemic.

Shame on those of us who did not bother to vote.

Public officials spend billions of our tax dollars yearly.

That’s like giving them your house, car, first born child and bank account number.

If we don’t elect thoughtful officials who have enough backbone to spend it in your best interest, then you deserve to have your pockets picked.

Now that we have that brief rant out of the way, let’s talk for a moment about the primary runoff next Tuesday.

Three primary races ended in runoffs last Tuesday when no candidate gained a 50% + 1 vote majority. They are:

For SC governor, Henry Mc-Master, who ascended to the job when Nikki Haley stepped down to become our ambassador to the United Nations, failed to get a majority. As a voter, you will have to decide between McMaster and Greenville businessman John Warren, who gained 28% of the vote in his first run for office. Irmo native Catherine Templeton and Lt. Gov. Kevin Bryant have endorsed Warren in an attempt to unseat McMaster.

The winner will run against state Rep. James Smith, a military veteran and Democrat.

For attorney general, Alan Wilson of Lexington has served two terms and won 49% of the vote.

His challenger is another Lexington resident, Rep. Todd At-water who has possible votes with the endorsement of Greenville attorney William Herlong, the third candidate. The winner faces Democrat Constance Anastopoulo in November.

Running for Rep. Atwater’s Statehouse seat are Lexington residents Paula Rawl Calhoon with 46% of the vote and Lexington Town Councilman Todd Carnes with 41%. The winner will face Democrat Diane Summers in the general election.

The Chronicle does not endorse candidates. Vote for the ones you think will represent your best interests.

The Chronicle does not endorse candidates. Vote for those you think best.