On Assignment: Campaign Trail

All photos by Sean Rayford for AP / January 24, 2024 / North Charleston, SC

Twenty Twenty-four marks my third cycle as a full time photojournalist covering the presidential primary in South Carolina. My trial-by-fire, of sorts, was in 2016 when Donald Trump fended off a slew of challengers and Hillary Clinton knocked off Bernie Sanders.

Charleston, South Carolina: Jan 24, 2024

It’s been eight years. So how about some inside looks at what it’s like to be a photojournalist covering a presidential campaign. I primarily work with Getty Images, The New York Times, The Washington Post and the Associated Press for these assignments. Wednesday, I was on assignment for AP here in North Charleston.

Polls from 538 indicate that Donald Trump currently has about 63% of SC voters in his camp. Nikki Haley sits near 25%. Below, you’ll also find stories/reports/editorials using my photos from the assignment.

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