SC legislator arrested on charge of pulling gun at polling place

Rep. Michael Rivers, a Democrat from St. Helena Island who lost his reelection bid, called the accusation "politics at its worst."

By: Skylar Laird

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: October 9, 2026

Words: 353

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago

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COLUMBIA — Police arrested a state representative Friday on accusations he pointed a gun at his primary opponent’s relative following an argument outside a polling place.

Rep. Michael Rivers, a Democrat from St. Helena Island who lost his reelection bid, was booked in the Colleton County jail Friday morning before his release on a personal recognizance bond, according to court records. That means he signed a promise to return to court without needing to pay …

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