CHARLESTON, SC – U.S. Representative Joe Cunningham, from South Carolina’s 1st congressional district, recently named former Columbus resident, Allie Watters, as Campaign Manager for the 2020 campaign cycle. Watters is a native of Columbus, a 2011 Columbus East High School graduate, and a College of Charleston alumna.
Watters has served as Cunningham’s Finance Director since August 2017. She led the fundraising operation that raised $2.3 million when the congressman won in 2018. So far this cycle, Watters has helped raise over $1.3 million for Cunningham’s re-election campaign.
Cunningham feels the choice was clear: “Anyone who knows Allie Watters knows she is one of the smartest, most talented people in our state,” said Congressman Cunningham. “Allie played a critical role in our upset victory in 2018 and I could think of no one better to help lead the re-election campaign. She knows the district, the people, the issues, and will make a fantastic campaign manager.”
Watters stated she is honored to lead the campaign in 2020: “Helping elect Joe Cunningham was the most exciting and fulfilling experience of my life,” said Watters. “It’s a great honor to be named campaign manager and I look forward to getting to work.”
Allie Watters is the daughter of Roger Watters and Cindy Rohm, both of Columbus.