From the Post and Courier:

Pitts, a commercial real estate broker, announced his candidacy over the Internet and took seven questions via e-mail and Twitter.

He said his seven-plus years of service in the House have prepared him well for the lieutenant governor’s post. Specifically, he cited his work for passing property tax reform and Jessica’s Law, which toughens the penalty for child molesters.

Connor, an Orangeburg lawyer and a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve, previously announced his bid. A recipient of the Bronze Star for his combat service in Afghanistan, Connor works as a corporate defense lawyer in Columbia.

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It’s under reported in South Carolina, but Lieutenant Governor Bauer has said he’s not running for L.G. – regardless of what he does for Governor.