2008 South Carolina Senate election
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The2008 South Carolina Senate electionwere held on Tuesday, November 4, 2008. Theprimary electionswere held on June 10 and therunoff electionswere held two weeks later on June 24. The current composition of the state delegation is 27Republicansand 19Democrats.Senators are elected for four-year terms, all in the same year.
Detailed Results
[edit]District 1
[edit]District 1 covers parts ofOconeeandPickensCounties. Republican incumbentThomas C. AlexanderfacedPolly Nicolay,aConstitution Partychallenger.[1][2]He was reelected to a fourth full-term in alandslide victory,receiving more than 85% of the vote.[3]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Thomas C. Alexander(incumbent) | 27,498 | 85.2 | |
| Constitution | Polly Nicolay | 4,728 | 14.6 | |
| Write-In | Other | 60 | 0.2 | |
| Total votes | 32,286 | 100 | ||
| hold | ||||
District 2
[edit]The district includes parts ofPickenscounty. Republican incumbentLarry A. Martinworks in textiles for Alice Manufacturing Company. In the Republican primary, Martin won overC J Mac Martin Jr80.15% to 19.85%.[4]
District 3
[edit]The district includes parts ofAndersoncounty. Freshman Republican incumbentKevin L. Bryantis a pharmacist. The Democratic nominee isMarshall Meadors,a family practicephysician.In the first major controversy, which gained national attention, Bryant posted a controversial cartoon aboutBarack Obamaon his blog on July 18, 2008, and Meadors answered in a July 22 press release. Bryant later removed the cartoon, but screenshots and commentary remain elsewhere.[5][6][7]
District 4
[edit]The district includes parts ofAbbeville,AndersonandGreenwoodcounties. Republican incumbentWilliam H. O'Dellis CEO of O'Dell Corporation. Capt.Leonardo Ortizis the Democratic nominee, winning againstRoger Odachowski60.59% to 39.41% in the primary. .
District 5
[edit]The district includes parts ofGreenvillecounty. Republican incumbentLewis R. Vaughnis a retired businessman.
District 6
[edit]The district includes parts ofGreenvillecounty. Republican incumbentMichael L. Fairworks in insurance. In the Republican primary, Fair won overPatrick B Haddon61.88% to 38.12%.
District 7
[edit]The district includes parts ofGreenvillecounty. Democratic incumbentRalph Andersonis a retired postmaster. In the Democratic primary, Anderson won overLillian Brock Flemming,Andrew M JonesandSeldon Peden51.19% to 35.21%, 4.18% and 9.42% respectively. He is being challenged by RepublicanRoan Garcia-Quintanaand Constitution Party candidateJohn Langville.
District 8
[edit]The district includes parts ofGreenvillecounty. Republican incumbentDavid L. Thomasis an attorney.
District 9
[edit]The district includes parts ofGreenvilleandLaurenscounties. Republican incumbentDaniel B. Verdin IIIis the owner of Verdin's Farm and Garden Center.
District 10
[edit]The district includes parts ofAbbeville,GreenwoodandLaurenscounties. Democratic incumbentJohn W. Drummondis President of Drummond Oil Company, Inc. and President Pro Tempore Emeritus of the South Carolina Senate. In the Republican run-off,Dee Comptonwon overChip Stockman,68.89% to 31.11%.[8]
District 11
[edit]The district includes parts ofSpartanburgcounty. Democratic incumbentGlenn G. Reeseis a businessman.
District 12
[edit]The district includes parts ofSpartanburgcounty. Republican incumbentJohn D. Hawkinsis an attorney. In the Republican run-off,Lee Brightwon overScott Talley51.30% to 48.70%.
District 13
[edit]The district includes parts ofGreenville,SpartanburgandUnioncounties. Republican incumbentJames H. Ritchie, Jr.is an attorney. In the Republican run-off,Shane Martinwon over Ritchie 66.15% to 33.85%.
District 14
[edit]The district includes parts ofCherokee,Spartanburg,UnionandYorkcounties. Republican incumbentHarvey S. Peeler, Jr.is a dairyman/businessman.
District 15
[edit]The district includes parts ofYorkcounty. Republican incumbentRobert W. Hayes, Jr.is an attorney.
District 16
[edit]The district includes parts ofLancasterandYorkcounties. Republican incumbentChauncey K. Gregoryis President of Builders Supply Company.
District 17
[edit]The district includes parts ofChester,Fairfield,UnionandYorkcounties. Retiring Democratic incumbentLinda H. Short(Mrs. Paul) is a homemaker. In the Democratic run-off,Creighton B Colemanwon overLeah Bess Moody52.40% to 47.60%. In the primary, the results were Coleman (47.58%), Moody (37.09%) andMichael Squirewell(15.33%).
District 18
[edit]The district includesNewberryand parts ofSaludaandLe xing toncounties. Republican incumbentRonnie Cromeris a pharmacist. The Democratic nominee isMichael Ray Ellisor,winning overPete Oliver52.30% to 47.70% in the primary.
District 19
[edit]The district includes parts ofRichlandcounty. Democratic incumbentKay Pattersonis a retired educator. In the Democratic primary recount,John L Scott Jr.won overVince Ford50.47% to 49.53%.[9]
District 20
[edit]The district includes parts ofLe xing tonandRichlandcounties. Republican incumbentJohn E. Coursonis Senior V.P., Keenan & Suggs.
District 21
[edit]The district includes parts ofRichlandcounty. Republican incumbentDarrell Jacksonis a businessman and minister; Pres., Sunrise Enterprise of Columbia
District 22
[edit]The district includes parts ofKershawandRichlandcounties. Democratic incumbentJoel Lourieis a businessman
District 23
[edit]The district includes parts ofLe xing toncounty. Republican incumbentJohn M. Knotts, Jr.is retired from law enforcement. In the Republican run-off, Knotts won overKatrina Shealy57.52% to 42.48%.
District 24
[edit]The district includes parts ofAikencounty. Republican incumbentW. Greg Rybergis CEO of REI, Inc.
District 25
[edit]The district includes parts ofAiken,Edgefield,McCormickandSaludacounties. Freshman Republican incumbentA. Shane Masseyis an attorney.
District 26
[edit]The district includes parts ofAiken,Le xing tonandSaludacounties. Democratic incumbentNikki G. Setzleris an attorney.
District 27
[edit]The district includes parts ofChesterfield,KershawandLancastercounties. Democratic incumbentVincent A. Sheheenis an attorney.
District 28
[edit]The district includes parts ofDillon,Horry,MarionandMarlborocounties. Democratic incumbentDick Elliottis a real estate developer, retail.
District 29
[edit]The district includes parts ofChesterfield,Darlington,LeeandMarlborocounties. Democratic incumbentGerald Malloyis an attorney.
District 30
[edit]The district includes parts ofDillon,Florence,MarionandMarlborocounties. Freshman Democratic incumbentKent M. Williamsis a Deputy County Administrator.
District 31
[edit]The district includes parts ofDarlingtonandFlorencecounties. Republican incumbentHugh K. Leatherman, Sr.is a businessman.
District 32
[edit]The district includes parts ofFlorence,Georgetown,HorryandWilliamsburgcounties. Democratic incumbentJ. Yancey McGillis a real estate broker and residential homebuilder.
District 33
[edit]The district includes parts ofHorrycounty. Republican incumbentLuke A. Rankinis an attorney.
District 34
[edit]The district includes parts ofCharleston,GeorgetownandHorrycounties. Freshman Republican incumbentRaymond E. Cleary IIIis a dentist.
District 35
[edit]The district includes parts ofLeeandSumtercounties. Democratic incumbentPhil P. Leventisis an aviation and management services consultant.
District 36
[edit]The district includes parts ofCalhoun,Clarendon,FlorenceandSumtercounties. Democratic incumbentJohn C. Land IIIis an attorney.
District 37
[edit]The district includes parts ofBerkeley,Charleston,ColletonandDorchestercounties. Republican incumbentLawrence K. Groomsis president and CEO of GTI.
District 38
[edit]The district includes parts ofCharlestonandDorchestercounties. Freshman Republican incumbentRandy Scottis a small businessman.Bill Collinsqualified as a petition candidate and will have his name on the ballot in the general election.
District 39
[edit]The district includes parts ofBamberg,Colleton,Dorchester,HamptonandOrangeburgcounties. Democratic incumbentJohn W. Matthews, Jr.is a businessman and retired elementary school principal.
District 40
[edit]The district includes parts ofAllendale,Bamberg,BarnwellandOrangeburgcounties. Democratic incumbentC. Bradley Huttois a trial lawyer.
District 41
[edit]The district includes parts ofCharlestoncounty. Republican incumbentGlenn F. McConnellis an attorney/businessman, and President Pro Tempore.
District 42
[edit]The district includes parts ofCharlestoncounty. Democratic incumbentRobert Fordis a developer.
District 43
[edit]The district includes parts ofBerkeleyandCharlestoncounties. Republican incumbentGeorge E. Campsen IIIis a businessman/attorney. Dist. No. 43 - Berkeley & Charleston Cos.
District 44
[edit]The district includes parts ofBerkeleycounty. Freshman Republican incumbentPaul G. Campbell, Jr.is a retired Regional President for Alcoa, now a consultant.
District 45
[edit]The district includes parts ofBeaufort,Charleston,Colleton,HamptonandJaspercounties. Democratic incumbentClementa C. Pinckneywas a pastor and student.
District 46
[edit]The district includes parts ofBeaufortcounty. Republican incumbentCatherine C. Ceipsis a full-time legislator.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^"2008 Convention Party Candidate Filings".SC Votes.South Carolina Election Commission. May 19, 2008.
- ^"Previous Forums in Oconee County".MyLO.June 17, 2020.RetrievedApril 24,2024.
- ^"South Carolina Election Commission Election Report 2008"(PDF).SCVotes.org.S.C. State Election Commission. May 2009.RetrievedApril 13,2024.
- ^2008 Republican and Democratic PrimarySouth Carolina State Election Commission
- ^Andrew Sullivan,Malkin Award NomineeThe Atlantic,July 22, 2008
- ^[1]USA Today,July 21, 2008
- ^Dan Hoover,Dems not amused by S.C. senator's 'funny' Obama picture[permanent dead link]Greenville Online,July 23, 2008
- ^RUN-OFF - 2008 Republican and Democratic PrimarySouth Carolina State Election Commission
- ^RECOUNT - 2008 Republican and Democratic PrimarySouth Carolina State Election Commission
External links
[edit]- South Carolina State Election Commission
- Candidates for State Senate of South CarolinaatProject Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions for South Carolina Senate racesfromFollow the Money
- SC State Senate ElectionsfromSouth Carolina Information Highway