As results stream in from South Carolina tonight, here are some helpful maps — courtesy of Matthew Bloch, a New York Times graphics editor — to keep track of how the candidates' county-by-county vote shares compare with 2008.
A candidate for county executive who could raise $150,000 by amassing $50 checks from 3,000 county residents would unlock $900,000 in public matching funds.
The primary between Mr. Marcus's candidate for county executive, Ms. Donovan, and Mr. Talarico's, Todd C. Caliguire, a former county freeholder, will be in June; the winner will then take on the Democratic incumbent, Dennis McNerney.
The group also criticized a section of the law that allows individuals to contribute up to $1,800 a year to legislative candidates and to candidates for county freeholder boards and local school boards.
For example, a candidate for county executive who could attract $50 contributions from 3,000 people — a total of $150,000 — would generate $900,000 in county matching funds.
Thomas R. Suozzi, the Democratic candidate for county executive, said of the case, "I think it helps us".
The Suffolk County Democratic Committee has nominated Assemblyman Steve Levy, 43, as its candidate for county executive.
Ervin, a possible candidate for county executive in 2014, denounced the site Wednesday.
The Republican candidate for county executive, Jack Martins, said he stands by the ad.
Each has been a first-rate lawmaker on the council; each is a credible candidate for county executive.
