Buttigieg lands black South Carolina lawmaker's endorsement Democratic presidential contender Pete Buttigieg is picking up his first endorsement among South Carolina’s black lawmakers as attention in the early voting contest turns toward more diverse statesFormer mayor Pete Buttigieg speaks to supporters at close of NH primaryFormer mayor Pete Buttigieg speaks to supporters at close of NH primary Joseph Prezioso/AFP via Getty ImagesCOLUMBIA, S.C. -- Democratic presidential contender Pete Buttigieg is picking up his first endorsement among South Carolina’s black lawmakers as attention in the early voting contest turns toward more diverse states. Buttigieg‘s campaign announced Wednesday that the former South Bend, Indiana, mayor would be receiving backing from state Rep. JA Moore, a Democrat from Charleston. “Electability is top of mind for every South Carolina voter,” Moore said. Buttigieg has been struggling to gain traction among black voters in South Carolina, where they comprise the majority of the Democratic primary electorate. Other candidates, including Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and California businessman Tom Steyer, have also redoubled efforts to compete for the attention of South Carolina voters, particularly in the black community.

Source: ABC News February 12, 2020 15:00 UTC