The 2022 South Carolina House of Representatives election took place on November 8, 2022, as part of the biennial United States elections. South Carolina voters elected state representatives in all 124 of the state's house districts. Republicans flipped eight seats held by Democrats, while Democrats flipped one seat held by a Republican; with their majority expanded by a net gain of seven seats, Republicans achieved a supermajority in the chamber.[1][2][3]
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Results summary
editThe 2022 election results are compared below to the 2020 election.
Parties | Popular vote | Seats | ||||||
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Vote | % | Change | 2020 | 2022 | +/− | Strength | ||
South Carolina Republican Party | 1,027,276 | 68.96% | +6.34% | 81 | 88 | 70.97% | ||
South Carolina Democratic Party | 436,566 | 29.31% | −5.49% | 43 | 36 | 29.03% | ||
Write-in | 18,402 | 1.24% | −0.05% | — | — | — | — | |
Libertarian Party of South Carolina | 5,375 | 0.36% | −0.42% | — | — | — | — | |
Independent | 1,080 | 0.07% | +0.04% | — | — | — | — | |
American Party of South Carolina | 564 | 0.04% | −0.28% | — | — | — | — | |
South Carolina Green Party | 456 | 0.03% | +0.02% | — | — | — | — | |
Totals | 1,489,719 | 100.0% | — | 124 | 124 | 100.0% | ||
Source: South Carolina Election Commission[4] |
Retirements
editIn total, 13 representatives (two Democrats and 11 Republicans) retired, one of whom (a Republican) sought another office.[5]
Democrats
edit- District 25: Leola C. Robinson-Simpson retired.
- District 95: Jerry Govan Jr. retired.
Republicans
edit- District 8: Jonathon D. Hill retired.
- District 27: Garry R. Smith retired.
- District 30: Steve Moss retired.
- District 44: Sandy McGarry retired.
- District 46: Gary Simrill retired.
- District 48: Bruce M. Bryant retired.
- District 65: Jay Lucas retired.
- District 85: Chip Huggins retired.
- District 92: Joseph Daning retired.
- District 106: Russell Fry retired to run for U.S. representative for South Carolina's 7th congressional district.
- District 110: William S. Cogswell Jr. retired.
Resignations
editRepublicans
editTwo Republicans resigned before the end of their terms.[6]
- District 97: Mandy Kimmons resigned December 21, 2021, to focus on her legal practice.
- District 18: Tommy Stringer resigned January 7, 2022, due to family and health concerns.
Incumbents defeated
editIn primary elections
editSource:[7]
Democrats
editTwo Democrats lost renomination.
- District 70: Wendy Brawley lost renomination to fellow incumbent Jermaine Johnson in a redistricting race.
- District 101: Cezar McKnight lost renomination to fellow incumbent Roger K. Kirby in a redistricting race.
Republicans
editSix Republicans lost renomination.
- District 6: W. Brian White lost renomination to April Cromer.
- District 10: West Cox lost renomination to Thomas Beach.
- District 36: Rita Allison lost renomination to Rob Harris.
- District 40: Rick Martin lost renomination to Joe White.
- District 52: Vic Dabney lost renomination to Ben Connell.
- District 114: Lin Bennett lost renomination to Gary Brewer.
In general elections
editDemocrats
editFive Democrats lost re-election to Republicans.
- District 12: J. Anne Parks lost election to Daniel Gibson.
- District 64: Kimberly Johnson lost election to Fawn Pedalino.
- District 116: Chardale Murray lost election to Matt Leber.
- District 117: Krystle Matthews lost election to Jordan Pace.
- District 122: Shedron D. Williams lost election to Bill Hager.
Republicans
editOne Republican lost re-election to a Democrat.
- District 75: Kirkman Finlay III lost election to Heather Bauer.
Closest races
editNine races were decided by 10% or lower.
District | Winner | Margin |
---|---|---|
75 | Democratic (flip) | 1.59% |
102 | Democratic | 2.24% |
55 | Democratic | 3.30% |
116 | Republican (flip) | 3.42% |
54 | Democratic | 4.66% |
12 | Republican (flip) | 5.83% |
115 | Democratic | 7.61% |
122 | Republican (flip) | 7.98% |
110 | Republican | 8.27% |
Predictions
editSource | Ranking | As of |
---|---|---|
Sabato's Crystal Ball[8] | Safe R | May 19, 2022 |
CNalysis[9] | Solid R | November 7, 2022 |
Special elections
editThere were two special elections in 2022 to the South Carolina House of Representatives which preceded the general election.
District 97 (special)
editThis election took place on May 17, 2022.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Robby Robbins | 1,511 | 63.41 | |
Democratic | ReZsaun Lewis | 862 | 36.17 | |
Write-in | 10 | 0.42 | ||
Total votes | 2,383 | 100% | ||
Republican hold |
District 18 (special)
editThis election took place on May 24, 2022.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Alan Morgan | 273 | 86.39 | |
Write-in | 43 | 13.61 | ||
Total votes | 316 | 100% | ||
Republican hold |
Results by district
editDistrict 1
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Bill Whitmire (incumbent) | 14,049 | 96.74 | |
Write-in | 474 | 3.26 | ||
Total votes | 14,523 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 2
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Bill Sandifer (incumbent) | 10,840 | 88.35 | |
Write-in | 1,430 | 11.65 | ||
Total votes | 12,270 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 3
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Jerry Carter (incumbent) | 7,031 | 95.39 | |
Write-in | 340 | 4.61 | ||
Total votes | 7,371 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 4
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | David Davey Hiott (incumbent) | 13,295 | 98.88 | |
Write-in | 150 | 1.12 | ||
Total votes | 13,445 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 5
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Neal Collins (incumbent) | 10,854 | 97.06 | |
Write-in | 329 | 2.94 | ||
Total votes | 11,183 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 6
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | April Cromer | 12,137 | 97.06 | |
Write-in | 329 | 2.80 | ||
Total votes | 12,486 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 7
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Jay West (incumbent) | 8,565 | 77.36 | |
Democratic | Chris Salley | 2,489 | 22.48 | |
Write-in | 17 | 0.15 | ||
Total votes | 11,071 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 8
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Don Chapman | 9,267 | 73.12 | |
Democratic | Ernest E Mackins | 3,115 | 24.58 | |
Alliance | Jackie Todd | 260 | 2.05 | |
Write-in | 31 | 0.24 | ||
Total votes | 12,673 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 9
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Anne Thayer (incumbent) | 8,794 | 74.07 | |
Democratic | Judith Polson | 3,071 | 25.87 | |
Write-in | 7 | 0.06 | ||
Total votes | 11,872 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 10
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Thomas Beach | 10,852 | 98.13 | |
Write-in | 207 | 1.87 | ||
Total votes | 11,059 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 11
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Craig A. Gagnon (incumbent) | 10,545 | 99.23 | |
Write-in | 82 | 0.77 | ||
Total votes | 10,627 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 12
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Daniel Gibson | 6,008 | 52.88 | |
Democratic | Anne Parks (incumbent) | 5,345 | 47.05 | |
Write-in | 8 | 0.07 | ||
Total votes | 11,361 | 100.0 | ||
Republican gain from Democratic |
District 13
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | John McCravy (incumbent) | 11,489 | 74.59 | |
Democratic | Bill Kimler | 3,905 | 25.35 | |
Write-in | 9 | 0.06 | ||
Total votes | 15,403 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 14
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Stewart O Jones (incumbent) | 8,960 | 70.38 | |
Democratic | Daniel A Duncan | 3,728 | 29.29 | |
Write-in | 42 | 0.33 | ||
Total votes | 12,730 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 15
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | J.A. Moore (incumbent) | 4,326 | 56.83 | |
Republican | Latrecia Pond | 3,276 | 43.04 | |
Write-in | 10 | 0.13 | ||
Total votes | 7,612 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 16
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Mark N Willis (incumbent) | 11,081 | 98.02 | |
Write-in | 224 | 1.98 | ||
Total votes | 11,305 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 17
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Mike Burns (incumbent) | 14,127 | 98.37 | |
Write-in | 234 | 1.63 | ||
Total votes | 14,361 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 18
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Alan Morgan | 11,431 | 76.53 | |
Democratic | Michael Reitz | 3,462 | 23.18 | |
Write-in | 44 | 0.29 | ||
Total votes | 14,937 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 19
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Patrick B Haddon (incumbent) | 7,851 | 96.82 | |
Write-in | 258 | 3.18 | ||
Total votes | 8,109 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 20
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Adam Morgan (incumbent) | 11,358 | 97.78 | |
Write-in | 258 | 2.22 | ||
Total votes | 11,616 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 21
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Bobby Cox (incumbent) | 13,109 | 97.80 | |
Write-in | 295 | 2.20 | ||
Total votes | 13,404 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 22
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Jason Elliott (incumbent) | 12,006 | 96.33 | |
Write-in | 457 | 3.67 | ||
Total votes | 12,463 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 23
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Chandra Dillard (incumbent) | 6,054 | 97.16 | |
Write-in | 177 | 2.84 | ||
Total votes | 6,231 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 24
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Bruce W Bannister (incumbent) | 12,049 | 96.77 | |
Write-in | 402 | 3.23 | ||
Total votes | 12,451 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 25
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Wendell Jones | 5,558 | 61.73 | |
Republican | Yvonne Julian | 3,040 | 33.76 | |
Independent | Tony Boyce | 391 | 4.34 | |
Write-in | 15 | 0.17 | ||
Total votes | 9,004 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 26
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Raye Felder (incumbent) | 9,354 | 63.32 | |
Democratic | Matt Vilardebo | 5,407 | 36.60 | |
Write-in | 11 | 0.07 | ||
Total votes | 14,772 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 27
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | David Vaughan | 10,890 | 97.40 | |
Write-in | 291 | 2.60 | ||
Total votes | 11,181 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 28
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Ashley Trantham (incumbent) | 10,162 | 67.80 | |
Democratic | Fritz | 4,804 | 32.05 | |
Write-in | 22 | 0.15 | ||
Total votes | 14,988 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 29
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Dennis Moss (incumbent) | 10,668 | 98.92 | |
Write-in | 117 | 1.08 | ||
Total votes | 10,785 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 30
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Brian Lawson | 9,971 | 99.10 | |
Write-in | 91 | 0.90 | ||
Total votes | 10,062 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 31
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Rosalyn Henderson-Myers (incumbent) | 5,536 | 97.90 | |
Write-in | 119 | 2.10 | ||
Total votes | 5,655 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 32
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Max Hyde (incumbent) | 8,682 | 96.93 | |
Write-in | 275 | 3.07 | ||
Total votes | 8,957 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 33
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Travis A Moore (incumbent) | 11,203 | 98.44 | |
Write-in | 177 | 1.56 | ||
Total votes | 11,380 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 34
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Roger A Nut t(incumbent) | 10,732 | 98.03 | |
Write-in | 216 | 1.97 | ||
Total votes | 10,948 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 35
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Bill Chumley (incumbent) | 12,269 | 98.01 | |
Write-in | 249 | 1.99 | ||
Total votes | 12,518 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 36
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Rob Harris | 8,607 | 97.97 | |
Write-in | 178 | 2.03 | ||
Total votes | 8,785 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 37
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Steven W Long (incumbent) | 9,379 | 97.84 | |
Write-in | 207 | 2.16 | ||
Total votes | 9,586 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 38
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Josiah Magnuson (incumbent) | 12,875 | 98.36 | |
Write-in | 215 | 1.64 | ||
Total votes | 13,090 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 39
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Cal Forrest (incumbent) | 12,385 | 99.06 | |
Write-in | 118 | 0.94 | ||
Total votes | 12,503 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 40
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Joe White | 10,821 | 98.16 | |
Write-in | 203 | 1.84 | ||
Total votes | 11,024 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 41
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Annie E McDaniel (incumbent) | 8,075 | 57.28 | |
Republican | Jennifer Brecheisen | 6,005 | 42.59 | |
Write-in | 18 | 0.13 | ||
Total votes | 14,098 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 42
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Doug Gilliam (incumbent) | 8,905 | 94.57 | |
Write-in | 511 | 5.43 | ||
Total votes | 9,416 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 43
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Randy Ligon(incumbent) | 10,334 | 98.64 | |
Write-in | 142 | 1.36 | ||
Total votes | 10,476 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 44
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Mike Neese | 11,725 | 62.71 | |
Democratic | Katie Crosby | 6,647 | 35.55 | |
Independent | Aaron McKinney | 306 | 1.64 | |
Write-in | 20 | 0.11 | ||
Total votes | 18,698 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 45
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Brandon Newton (incumbent) | 8,124 | 67.26 | |
Democratic | Keith T Grey Sr | 3,939 | 32.61 | |
Write-in | 16 | 0.13 | ||
Total votes | 12,079 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 46
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Heath Sessions | 10,373 | 97.55 | |
Write-in | 261 | 2.45 | ||
Total votes | 10,634 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 47
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Tommy Pope (incumbent) | 12,501 | 98.54 | |
Write-in | 185 | 1.46 | ||
Total votes | 12,686 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 48
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Brandon Guffey | 10,938 | 67.35 | |
Democratic | Andrew Russell | 5,279 | 32.50 | |
Write-in | 24 | 0.15 | ||
Total votes | 16,241 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 49
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | John R King (incumbent) | 6,346 | 64.84 | |
Republican | Thomas Hardin | 3,436 | 35.11 | |
Write-in | 5 | 0.05 | ||
Total votes | 9,787 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 50
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Mike Neese | 7,815 | 59.98 | |
Republican | Katie Crosby | 5,201 | 39.92 | |
Write-in | 13 | 0.10 | ||
Total votes | 13,029 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 51
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | David Weeks (incumbent) | 7,895 | 98.42 | |
Write-in | 127 | 1.58 | ||
Total votes | 8,022 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 52
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Ben Connell | 9,356 | 64.79 | |
Democratic | Eve Carlin | 5,036 | 34.88 | |
Write-in | 48 | 0.33 | ||
Total votes | 14,440 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 53
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Richard L Richie Yow (incumbent) | 9,777 | 99.32 | |
Write-in | 67 | 0.68 | ||
Total votes | 11,249 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 54
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Patricia Moore Pat Henegan (incumbent) | 5,804 | 52.30 | |
Republican | Sterling McDiarmid | 5,287 | 47.64 | |
Write-in | 7 | 0.06 | ||
Total votes | 11,098 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 55
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Jackie E Hayes (incumbent) | 5,577 | 49.85 | |
Republican | Robert Norton | 5,208 | 46.55 | |
Independent | Michael Copland | 383 | 3.42 | |
Write-in | 20 | 0.18 | ||
Total votes | 11,188 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 56
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Tim McGinnis (incumbent) | 13,242 | 98.81 | |
Write-in | 159 | 1.19 | ||
Total votes | 13,401 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 57
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Lucas Atkinson (incumbent) | 8,500 | 98.53 | |
Write-in | 127 | 1.47 | ||
Total votes | 8,627 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 58
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Jeff Johnson (incumbent) | 10,115 | 98.97 | |
Write-in | 105 | 1.03 | ||
Total votes | 10,220 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 59
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Terry Alexander (incumbent) | 7,483 | 97.96 | |
Write-in | 156 | 2.04 | ||
Total votes | 7,639 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 60
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Phillip Lowe (incumbent) | 9,550 | 98.51 | |
Write-in | 144 | 1.49 | ||
Total votes | 9,694 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 61
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Carla Schuessler | 8,365 | 69.23 | |
Democratic | Ashlyn Preaux | 3,703 | 30.65 | |
Write-in | 15 | 0.12 | ||
Total votes | 12,083 | 100.0 | ||
Republican gain from Democratic |
District 62
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Robert Williams (incumbent) | 6,974 | 96.74 | |
Write-in | 235 | 3.26 | ||
Total votes | 7,209 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 63
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Jay Jordan (incumbent) | 9,432 | 68.73 | |
Democratic | Vincent Coe | 4,276 | 31.16 | |
Write-in | 16 | 0.12 | ||
Total votes | 13,724 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 64
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Fawn Pedalino | 7,796 | 55.19 | |
Democratic | Kimberly O Johnson (incumbent) | 6,315 | 44.71 | |
Write-in | 14 | 0.10 | ||
Total votes | 14,125 | 100.0 | ||
Republican gain from Democratic |
District 65
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Cody T Mitchell | 10,760 | 98.94 | |
Write-in | 115 | 1.06 | ||
Total votes | 10,875 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 66
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | David L O'Neal | 8,615 | 57.72 | |
Democratic | Carla Litrenta | 6,297 | 42.19 | |
Write-in | 13 | 0.09 | ||
Total votes | 14,925 | 100.0 | ||
Republican gain from Democratic |
District 67
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Murrell Smith (incumbent) | 9,705 | 98.43 | |
Write-in | 155 | 1.57 | ||
Total votes | 9,860 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 68
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Heather Ammons Crawford (incumbent) | 10,910 | 71.95 | |
Democratic | Ernest Carson | 4,243 | 27.98 | |
Write-in | 11 | 0.07 | ||
Total votes | 15,164 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 69
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Chris Wooten (incumbent) | 11,836 | 97.69 | |
Write-in | 280 | 2.31 | ||
Total votes | 12,116 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 70
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Jermaine Johnson | 10,052 | 76.45 | |
Republican | Vincent E Wilson | 2,623 | 19.95 | |
Green | Charla Henson-Simons | 456 | 3.47 | |
Write-in | 18 | 0.14 | ||
Total votes | 13,149 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 71
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Nathan Ballentine (incumbent) | 13,712 | 97.78 | |
Write-in | 311 | 2.22 | ||
Total votes | 14,023 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 72
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Seth Rose (incumbent) | 5,730 | 98.49 | |
Write-in | 88 | 1.51 | ||
Total votes | 5,818 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 73
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Chris Hart (incumbent) | 8,305 | 98.58 | |
Write-in | 120 | 1.42 | ||
Total votes | 8,425 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 74
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Todd Rutherford (incumbent) | 9,089 | 98.60 | |
Write-in | 129 | 1.40 | ||
Total votes | 9,218 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 75
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The 75th district, which is nestled in the heart of Richland County, contains some of Columbia's more affluent neighborhoods, including Forest Acres, Shandon, and Rosewood.[12] The incumbent was Republican Kirkman Finlay III, who was re-elected with 50.7% of the vote in 2020.[13]
Republican primary
editCandidates
editNominee
edit- Kirkman Finlay III, incumbent state representative[12]
Democratic primary
editCandidates
editNominee
edit- Heather Bauer, entrepreneur and candidate for this district in 2020[12]
General election
editPredictions
editSource | Ranking | As of |
---|---|---|
CNalysis[9] | Likely R | November 7, 2022 |
Endorsements
editState officials
- Leon Howard, state representative for the 76th district (1995–present) (Democratic)[14]
Local officials
- Leon Lott, sheriff of Richland County (1997–present) and commander of the South Carolina State Guard (2018–present) (Democratic)[14]
Organizations
- Emerge America[15]
- Everytown for Gun Safety[15]
- Planned Parenthood[15]
- Progressive Turnout Project[15]
- Run for Something[15]
- Working Families[15]
Fundraising
editCampaign finance reports as of December 31, 2022 | |||
---|---|---|---|
Candidate (party) | Total receipts | Total disbursements | Cash on hand |
Kirkman Finlay III (R) | $340,078 | $326,928 | $5,614 |
Heather Bauer (D) | $65,968 | $64,534 | $1,434 |
Source: South Carolina Ethics Commission[16][17] |
Results
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Heather Bauer | 7,505 | 50.74 | |
Republican | Kirkman Finlay III (incumbent) | 7,270 | 49.15 | |
Write-in | 17 | 0.11 | ||
Total votes | 14,792 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic gain from Republican |
District 76
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Leon Howard (incumbent) | 9,186 | 99.04 | |
Write-in | 89 | 0.96 | ||
Total votes | 9,275 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 77
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Kambrell Garvin (incumbent) | 10,183 | 70.88 | |
Republican | Kizzie Smalls | 4,179 | 29.09 | |
Write-in | 5 | 0.03 | ||
Total votes | 14,367 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 78
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Beth Bernstein (incumbent) | 9,770 | 97.91 | |
Write-in | 209 | 2.09 | ||
Total votes | 9,979 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 79
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Ivory T Thigpen (incumbent) | 10,105 | 74.53 | |
Republican | Melissa McFadden | 3,440 | 25.37 | |
Write-in | 13 | 0.10 | ||
Total votes | 13,558 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 80
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Kathy Landing | 11,766 | 62.88 | |
Democratic | Donna Brown Newton | 6,926 | 37.01 | |
Write-in | 20 | 0.11 | ||
Total votes | 18,712 | 100.0 | ||
Republican gain from Democratic |
District 81
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Bart T Blackwell (incumbent) | 13,180 | 97.41 | |
Write-in | 351 | 2.59 | ||
Total votes | 13,531 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 82
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | William Bill Clyburn (incumbent) | 6,510 | 94.03 | |
Write-in | 413 | 5.97 | ||
Total votes | 6,923 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 83
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Bill Hixon (incumbent) | 10,430 | 75.94 | |
Democratic | Jerico McCoy | 3,287 | 23.93 | |
Write-in | 17 | 0.12 | ||
Total votes | 11,188 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 84
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Melissa Oremus (incumbent) | 8,934 | 97.92 | |
Write-in | 190 | 2.08 | ||
Total votes | 9,124 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 85
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Jay Kilmartin | 11,450 | 75.53 | |
Libertarian | John Davis | 3,611 | 23.82 | |
Write-in | 99 | 0.65 | ||
Total votes | 15,160 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 86
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Bill Taylor (incumbent) | 9,727 | 98.30 | |
Write-in | 168 | 1.70 | ||
Total votes | 9,895 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 87
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Paula Rawl Calhoon (incumbent) | 14,153 | 98.48 | |
Write-in | 219 | 1.52 | ||
Total votes | 14,372 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 88
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | RJ May (incumbent) | 8,304 | 70.09 | |
Democratic | Daniel J Shrief | 3,531 | 29.81 | |
Write-in | 12 | 0.10 | ||
Total votes | 11,847 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 89
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Micah Caskey (incumbent) | 8,760 | 96.84 | |
Write-in | 286 | 3.16 | ||
Total votes | 9,046 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 90
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Justin Bamberg (incumbent) | 6,845 | 58.72 | |
Republican | Robert Norton | 4,805 | 41.22 | |
Write-in | 8 | 0.07 | ||
Total votes | 11,658 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 91
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Loonie Hosey (incumbent) | 7,560 | 97.15 | |
Write-in | 222 | 2.85 | ||
Total votes | 7,782 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 92
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Brandon Cox | 9,283 | 97.79 | |
Write-in | 210 | 2.21 | ||
Total votes | 9,493 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 93
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Russell L Ott (incumbent) | 8,139 | 60.77 | |
Republican | Jim Ulmer | 5,238 | 39.11 | |
Write-in | 16 | 0.12 | ||
Total votes | 13,393 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 94
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Gil Gatch (incumbent) | 8,363 | 63.26 | |
Democratic | Ilene Davis | 4,837 | 36.59 | |
Write-in | 19 | 0.14 | ||
Total votes | 13,219 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 95
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Gilda Cobb-Hunter | 8,033 | 59.11 | |
Republican | Jeffrey Cila | 5,545 | 40.81 | |
Write-in | 11 | 0.08 | ||
Total votes | 13,589 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 96
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | D Ryan McCabe (incumbent) | 8,323 | 98.32 | |
Write-in | 142 | 1.68 | ||
Total votes | 8,465 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 97
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Robby Robbins | 9,140 | 68.08 | |
Democratic | ReZsaun Lewis | 4,274 | 31.83 | |
Write-in | 12 | 0.09 | ||
Total votes | 13,426 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 98
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Christopher J Murphy (incumbent) | 6,770 | 57.82 | |
Democratic | Sydney Clinton | 4,925 | 42.06 | |
Write-in | 14 | 0.12 | ||
Total votes | 11,709 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 99
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Marvin Mark Smith (incumbent) | 11,104 | 98.23 | |
Write-in | 200 | 1.77 | ||
Total votes | 11,304 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 100
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Sylleste Davis (incumbent) | 9,639 | 98.34 | |
Write-in | 163 | 1.66 | ||
Total votes | 9,802 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 101
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Roger K Kirby | 8,662 | 97.49 | |
Write-in | 223 | 2.51 | ||
Total votes | 8,885 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 102
editThe 102nd district takes in parts of Berkeley and Dorchester counties; its share of Dorchester includes a portion of Summerville, the county's second-most populous municipality. The incumbent was Democrat Joe Jefferson, who was re-elected unopposed in 2020.[18]
Democratic primary
editCandidates
editNominee
edit- Joe Jefferson, incumbent state representative[19]
Eliminated in primary
edit- Collin Holloway[20]
Results
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Joe Jefferson (incumbent) | 1,805 | 84.58 | |
Democratic | Collin Holloway | 329 | 15.42 | |
Total votes | 2,134 | 100.0 |
Republican primary
editCandidates
editNominee
edit- Ralph Elsey[19]
General election
editPredictions
editSource | Ranking | As of |
---|---|---|
CNalysis[9] | Tilt D | November 7, 2022 |
Endorsements
editOrganizations
- Conservation Voters of South Carolina[21]
- Planned Parenthood[21]
- Progressive Turnout Project[21]
Fundraising
editCampaign finance reports as of December 31, 2022 | |||
---|---|---|---|
Candidate (party) | Total receipts | Total disbursements | Cash on hand |
Joe Jefferson (D) | $14,694 | $15,472 | $10,941 |
Ralph Elsey (R) | $6,172 | $6,512 | $97 |
Source: South Carolina Ethics Commission[22][23] |
Results
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Joe Jefferson (incumbent) | 6,353 | 51.08 | |
Republican | Ralph Elsey | 6,075 | 48.84 | |
Write-in | 10 | 0.08 | ||
Total votes | 12,438 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 103
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Carl Anderson (incumbent) | 7,458 | 97.30 | |
Write-in | 207 | 2.70 | ||
Total votes | 7,665 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 104
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | William Bailey (incumbent) | 16,810 | 99.17 | |
Write-in | 140 | 0.83 | ||
Total votes | 16,950 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 105
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Kevin Hardee (incumbent) | 12,110 | 99.10 | |
Write-in | 110 | 0.90 | ||
Total votes | 12,220 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 106
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Val Guest | 14,675 | 72.70 | |
Democratic | Ryan Thompson | 5,508 | 27.29 | |
Write-in | 4 | 0.02 | ||
Total votes | 20,187 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 107
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Case Brittain (incumbent) | 11,742 | 98.51 | |
Write-in | 177 | 1.49 | ||
Total votes | 11,919 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 108
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Lee Hewitt (incumbent) | 15,847 | 98.91 | |
Write-in | 175 | 1.09 | ||
Total votes | 16,022 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 109
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Deon Tedder (incumbent) | 5,912 | 76.44 | |
Libertarian | Rodney Travis | 1,764 | 22.81 | |
Write-in | 58 | 0.75 | ||
Total votes | 7,734 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 110
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Tom Hartnett | 9,729 | 54.12 | |
Democratic | Ellis Roberts | 8,243 | 45.85 | |
Write-in | 5 | 0.03 | ||
Total votes | 17,977 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 111
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Wendell Gilliard (incumbent) | 9,541 | 98.21 | |
Write-in | 174 | 1.79 | ||
Total votes | 9,715 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 112
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Joe Bustos (incumbent) | 12,007 | 59.10 | |
Democratic | David Stanley Artushin | 8,267 | 40.69 | |
Write-in | 41 | 0.20 | ||
Total votes | 20,315 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 113
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Marvin R. Pendarvis (incumbent) | 6,056 | 98.14 | |
Write-in | 115 | 1.86 | ||
Total votes | 6,171 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 114
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Gary Brewer | 9,683 | 58.87 | |
Democratic | Michelle Brandt | 6,760 | 41.10 | |
Write-in | 6 | 0.04 | ||
Total votes | 16,449 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 115
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Spencer Wetmore (incumbent) | 10,734 | 53.77 | |
Republican | Carroll O'Neal | 9,215 | 46.16 | |
Write-in | 14 | 0.07 | ||
Total votes | 19,963 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 116
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Matt Leber | 8,774 | 51.67 | |
Democratic | Chardale Murray (incumbent) | 8,193 | 48.25 | |
Write-in | 13 | 0.08 | ||
Total votes | 16,980 | 100.0 | ||
Republican gain from Democratic |
District 117
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Jordan Pace | 8,515 | 63.55 | |
Democratic | Krystle Matthews (incumbent) | 4,874 | 36.38 | |
Write-in | 10 | 0.07 | ||
Total votes | 13,399 | 100.0 | ||
Republican gain from Democratic |
District 118
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Bill Herbkersman (incumbent) | 12,584 | 96.58 | |
Write-in | 445 | 3.42 | ||
Total votes | 13,029 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 119
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Leon Stavrinakis (incumbent) | 10,299 | 57.47 | |
Republican | Ken Fipps | 7,609 | 42.46 | |
Write-in | 13 | 0.07 | ||
Total votes | 17,921 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 120
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Weston Newton (incumbent) | 13,427 | 98.62 | |
Write-in | 188 | 1.38 | ||
Total votes | 13,615 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 121
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Michael F. Rivers Sr. (incumbent) | 6,523 | 57.33 | |
Republican | Eric J Erickson | 4,848 | 42.61 | |
Write-in | 6 | 0.05 | ||
Total votes | 11,377 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 122
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Bill Hager | 7,345 | 53.96 | |
Democratic | Shedron D. Williams (incumbent) | 6,259 | 45.98 | |
Write-in | 7 | 0.05 | ||
Total votes | 13,611 | 100.0 | ||
Republican gain from Democratic |
District 123
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Jeff Bradley (incumbent) | 13,455 | 92.38 | |
Write-in | 1,110 | 7.62 | ||
Total votes | 14,565 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 124
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Shannon Erickson (incumbent) | 9,180 | 62.77 | |
Democratic | Barb Nash | 5,432 | 37.14 | |
Write-in | 13 | 0.09 | ||
Total votes | 14,625 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Pollard, James (November 12, 2022). "South Carolina gives GOP a ruby-red bright spot in midterms". AP News. Associated Press. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
- ^ Vernon, Sara (November 11, 2022). "South Carolina 2022 Midterm Election Review". JD Supra. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
- ^ Laird, Skylar (November 9, 2022). "How Republicans won much of Charleston while Columbia ousted GOP incumbent". The Post and Courier. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
- ^ a b "2022 Statewide General Election". scvotes.gov. South Carolina Election Commission. November 17, 2022. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
- ^ Bohatch, Emily; Bustos, Joseph (March 30, 2022). "At least 13 SC House members are retiring as candidate filing opens for 2022 elections". The State. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
- ^ "Rep Stringer 2nd Republican to leave SC House before session". AP News. Associated Press. January 10, 2022. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
- ^ a b "2022 Statewide Primaries". scvotes.gov. South Carolina Election Commission. June 20, 2022. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
- ^ Jacobson, Louis (May 19, 2022). "The Battle for State Legislatures". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
- ^ a b c "SC State Leg. Forecast". CNalysis. November 7, 2022. Retrieved March 17, 2022.
- ^ "House District 97 Special - May 17, 2022". scvotes.gov. South Carolina Election Commission. May 23, 2022. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
- ^ "House District 18 Special - May 24, 2022". scvotes.gov. South Carolina Election Commission. May 27, 2022. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Here's the final vote in the Kirkman Finlay and Heather Bauer State House race". WLTX. November 9, 2022. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
- ^ Monk, John (November 7, 2020). "Republican Finlay narrowly wins Columbia SC House seat after vote count finally ends". The State. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
- ^ a b Laird, Skylar (November 9, 2022). "Columbia GOP lawmaker Kirkman Finlay loses SC House seat to Democrat Heather Bauer". The Post and Courier. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f "Heather Bauer's Ratings and Endorsements". Vote Smart. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
- ^ "Quarter 4, 2022 Report | Kirkman Finlay, III". ethicsfiling.sc.gov. South Carolina Ethics Commission. January 12, 2023. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
- ^ "Quarter 4, 2022 Report | Heather R. Bauer". ethicsfiling.sc.gov. South Carolina Ethics Commission. January 20, 2023. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
- ^ Koeske, Zak (November 17, 2022). "GOP picked up most SC House seats since chamber flipped in '94. How'd they do it?". The State. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
- ^ a b Owens, Raymond (October 7, 2022). "Berkeley County elections: Who is on the ballot". WCBD News 2. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
- ^ Renaud, Tim (June 14, 2022). "Top races we're watching during the South Carolina primary". WCBD News 2. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Joseph Jefferson, Jr.'s Ratings and Endorsements". Vote Smart. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
- ^ "Quarter 4, 2022 Report | Joseph H. Jefferson". ethicsfiling.sc.gov. South Carolina Ethics Commission. January 9, 2023. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
- ^ "Quarter 4, 2022 Report | Ralph M. Elsey". ethicsfiling.sc.gov. South Carolina Ethics Commission. January 9, 2023. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
External links
edit- Government Documents Round Table of the American Library Association, "South Carolina", Voting & Elections Toolkits
- "South Carolina: Election Tools, Deadlines, Dates, Rules, and Links", Vote.org, Oakland, CA
- "League of Women Voters of South Carolina". (State affiliate of the U.S. League of Women Voters)
- South Carolina at Ballotpedia
- This Week in South Carolina | Midterm Election Recap - South Carolina ETV