The Bulletin recently invited candidates in the S.C. House District 38 Republican primary to share information about their backgrounds.

The winner of the Tuesday, June 8 primary will advance to the November election to face Democrat John Lewis and Constitution Party member Jerry H. Blanton.

Republican Joey Millwood, who is seeking reelection, currently holds the District 38 Rep. seat.

Information regarding the three candidates is provided below.

Doug Brannon

I am Doug Brannon, Republican candidate for S.C. House of Representatives, District 38.&bsp; I am 49 years old. My wife, Tracey, and I collectively have four children: Spike, Christopher, Lexi and Cody. &bsp;

Norm and Marion Brannon of Red Fox and Lake Bowen are my parents. I am a 1979 graduate of Polk Central High School and a graduate of the University of South Carolina and the South Carolina School of Law. &bsp;

For many years I worked in my parents restaurants: Brannons Restaurant in Landrum, S.C., and The Vineyard in Tryon, N.C., where my parents taught me my strong work ethic and the value of service to others. &bsp;

In 1991 I was elected to Landrums city council and in 1993 was elected mayor of the City of Landrum, where my family and I reside today. Currently I am a partner in the Turnipseed, Brannon and Stevens Law Firm in Spartanburg, S.C. &bsp;

I am very proud that my oldest, Spike, graduated from Landrum High School this year. With the other three teenagers in high school I now have the time, along with the desire that I have always had, to focus my energy, experience and education on representing District 38 with honor and dedication. &bsp;

Joey Millwood

Businessman; residing in Landrum; born Nov. 20, 1979 in Spartanburg. Son of. John R. and Donna Boatman Millwood. Graduated from the University of South Carolina Upstate with a bachelor of arts degree in 2005.

Millwood married Erin Henderson in 2003 and they have a daughter, Eliza Cait, and a son, Andrew Stockton.

Millwood is a past journalist for the Spartanburg Herald-Journal, Tryon Daily Bulletin, and Hometown News.

He is a past member of Coll. Reps.; past Pres., Rep. of the Landrum Precinct, and a member of Kappa Sigma Frat. and First Baptist North Spartanburg.

John Moore

John Moore is a life-long resident of Spartanburg. His grandfather, Joseph D. Moore, was the long serving chairman and CEO of the textile company Reeves Brothers Inc. and his father, William S. Moore II, was owner and president of Sally Foster Gift Wrap LLP.

John graduated from Spartanburg High in 2000. He attended Wofford College where, in 2004, he received a bachelor of arts in government.

John Moore served as president of JWA Properties, LLC from 2004 to 2008. JWA Properties is a real estate development, management, and holding company&bsp; co-founded by William S. Moore II, John Moore, and Anne Brady Moore. &bsp;

John founded Moore Capital, LLC in 2008 to maximize the value of his capital investments and offer his services and skills to individuals and companies.

John has been active in the non-profit community. After losing both of his parents to cancer Betty Ann Moore (colon cancer in late 2002) and William S. Moore II (bladder cancer in 2005) John has become a healthcare advocate. He currently serves on the leadership council for the Cancer Research Center of USC. John and his sister, Anne Brady Moore Carlson, in partnership with several hospitals, doctors, and research institutions, created the Betty Ann Moore Free Colon Cancer Screening program. &bsp;

John is the co-founder and chairman of The Next Generation Initiative.&bsp; This group is made up of civic minded 25-40 year olds of Spartanburg County. John works with The Spartanburg County Foundation to support several charity organizations and programs throughout the community.