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Elections in South Carolina |
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The 2020 South Carolina State Senate elections took place as part of the biennial 2020 United States elections. South Carolina voters elected state senators in all 46 senate districts. State senators serve four-year terms in the South Carolina Senate, with all of the seats up for election each cycle. The primary elections on June 9, 2020, determined which candidates appeared on the November 3, 2020, general election ballot.
Following the previous election in 2016, Republicans had control of the South Carolina Senate with 27 seats to Democrats' 19 seats.
Following the succession of Republican Kevin Bryant to Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina, [1] the seat for District 3 became vacant. A primary was held April 11, a primary runoff was held on April 25, and the special election took place on May 30, 2017. The primary field was initially crowded with eight candidates including: [2]
Bryant endorsed Cash, [6] [7] and Cash ultimately won the primary after a head-to-head runoff with Burdette. [8] Although he faced an uncontested general election, a last minute write-in effort was attempted. The majority of the write-ins were for Burdette, though she denied participating in the effort. Ultimately, the effort failed and Cash received almost 82% of the vote. [9] [10]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Dean Allen | 90 | 1.1 | |
Republican | Corey Bott | 79 | 1.0 | |
Republican | Don Bowen | 313 | 4.0 | |
Republican | Carol Burdette | 2,402 | 30.5 | |
Republican | Richard Cash | 2,032 | 25.8 | |
Republican | James Galyean | 840 | 10.7 | |
Republican | Brad Johnson | 293 | 3.7 | |
Republican | John Tucker | 1,821 | 23.2 | |
Total votes | 7,870 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Carol Burdette | 4,082 | 45.6 | |
Republican | Richard Cash | 4,869 | 54.4 | |
Total votes | 8,951 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Richard Cash | 3,035 | 81.7 | |
Write-In | 680 | 18.3 | ||
Total votes | 3,715 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
In March 2017, Republican John Courson was suspended from his seat on charges of corruption in the South Carolina State House. After pleading guilty to misconduct in office, he resigned in June, triggering a special election. [11] Democratic and Republican primaries were held on August 14, a Republican primary runoff was held on August 28, and a special election was held on November 6, concurrently with the 2018 South Carolina House of Representatives election. [12] Ultimately, Courson would escape jail time and only be required to perform 100 hours of community service for using campaign funds for personal expenses. [13]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Benjamin Dunn | 1,254 | 32.3 | |
Republican | John Holler | 960 | 24.8 | |
Republican | Christian Stegmaier | 838 | 21.6 | |
Republican | Bill Turbeville | 827 | 21.3 | |
Total votes | 3,879 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Dick Harpootlian | 2,662 | 80.7 | |
Democratic | Kyle Lacio | 275 | 8.3 | |
Democratic | Dayna Alane Smith | 362 | 11.0 | |
Total votes | 3,299 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Benjamin Dunn | 1,750 | 57.2 | |
Republican | John Holler | 1,312 | 42.8 | |
Total votes | 3,062 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Benjamin Dunn | 19,481 | 47.6 | |
Democratic | Dick Harpootlian | 21,408 | 52.3 | |
Write-In | 55 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 40,944 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic gain from Republican |
After William Timmons succeeded Trey Gowdy in representing South Carolina's 4th Congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives, a special election was held to find a replacement senator for the 6th District. A Republican primary was held on January 22 and a special election was held on March 26. [14] [15]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Amy Ryberg Doyle | 2,569 | 40.4 | |
Republican | Dwight Loftis | 3,528 | 55.4 | |
Republican | Jeffrey Stringer | 270 | 4.2 | |
Total votes | 6,367 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Dwight Loftis | 4,440 | 55.6 | |
Democratic | Tina Belge | 3,537 | 44.3 | |
Write-In | 3 | 0.0 | ||
Total votes | 7,980 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
Party | Votes | Seats | ||||
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No. | % | No. | +/− | % | ||
South Carolina Republican Party | 1,399,659 | 59.52 | 30 | +3 | 65.22 | |
South Carolina Democratic Party | 924,535 | 39.31 | 16 | -3 | 34.78 | |
Write-in | 17,735 | 0.75 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | |
Alliance Party | 7,928 | 0.34 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | |
Libertarian Party of South Carolina | 1,909 | 0.08 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | |
Total | 2,351,766 | 100.00 | 46 | ±0 | 100.00 | |
Registered voters | 3,547,181 | 100.00 | ||||
Turnout | 2,351,766 | 66.3 | ||||
Source: South Carolina Election Commission [16] |
No incumbents were defeated in their primaries.
Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report [22] | Safe R | October 21, 2020 |
District 1 • District 2 • District 3 • District 4 • District 5 • District 6 • District 7 • District 8 • District 9 • District 10 • District 11 • District 12 • District 13 • District 14 • District 15 • District 16 • District 17 • District 18 • District 19 • District 20 • District 21 • District 22 • District 23 • District 24 • District 25 • District 26 • District 27 • District 28 • District 29 • District 30 • District 31 • District 32 • District 33 • District 34 • District 35 • District 36 • District 37 • District 38 • District 39 • District 40 • District 41 • District 42 • District 43 • District 44 • District 45 • District 46 |
District 1 covers parts of Oconee and Pickens Counties. Incumbent Thomas C. Alexander ran unopposed in the Republican primary and the general election. He was reelected to a seventh full-term in the Senate. [23]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Thomas C. Alexander | 39,794 | 98.0 | |
Write-in | 804 | 2.0 | ||
Total votes | 40,598 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 2 is a part of Pickens County. Incumbent Rex Rice ran unopposed in the Republican primary and the general election. He was reelected to his second term in office. [23]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Rex Rice | 44,116 | 98.1 | |
Write-in | 856 | 1.9 | ||
Total votes | 44,972 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 3 consists of the Northern parts of Anderson County.
Incumbent Richard Cash was challenged by Anderson County Councilman Craig Wooten in the Republican Primary. [24] Both candidates took conservative stances, opposing abortion and illegal immigration while supporting the Second Amendment, economic development in the wake of COVID-19, and infrastructure improvements. Cash framed his candidacy around being a proven conservative who introduced legislation to stop abortions in South Carolina and to expand the rights to conceal-carry weapons. In contrast, Wooten framed himself as a less absolutist, more pragmatic conservative who sought to politically elevate Anderson County to the level of other major areas in South Carolina, such as Charleston, Greenville, and Columbia. During the primary race, over $150,000 was raised, and Cash was endorsed by the NRA Political Victory Fund, Republican Liberty Caucus, and South Carolina Citizens for Life. [25] Cash defeated Wooten with 57% of the vote. [26] [27]
Retired teacher Judith Polson ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. [28] In the general election, Cash was again endorsed by the same groups with the addition of the SC Chamber of Commerce. [29] Cash was reelected with 74% of the vote, marking his first election to a full term. [30] [31]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Richard Cash ( incumbent) | 9,411 | 56.8 | |
Republican | Craig Wooten | 7,169 | 43.2 | |
Total votes | 16,580 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Richard Cash ( incumbent) | 44,446 | 74.0 | |
Democratic | Judith Polson | 15,533 | 25.9 | |
Write-in | 55 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 60,034 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 4 is made up of parts of Abbeville, Anderson and Greenwood Counties. Incumbent Michael Gambrell ran unopposed in the Republican primary. Jose Villa ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. [28] [32] In the general election, Villa campaigned on Medicaid expansion and education and criminal justice reform. However, Gambrell defeated him with 73% of the vote, and was elected to his second term. [33]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Michael Gambrell ( incumbent) | 31,129 | 72.7 | |
Democratic | Jose Villa | 11,651 | 27.2 | |
Write-in | 33 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 42,813 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
Incumbent Tom Corbin faced opposition in the Republican primary. [34] Michael McCord ran unopposed in the Democratic primary.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Tom Corbin ( incumbent) | 9,254 | 70.4 | |
Republican | Dave Edwards | 3,896 | 29.6 | |
Total votes | 13,150 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Tom Corbin ( incumbent) | 44,808 | 76.1 | |
Democratic | Michael McCord | 14,013 | 23.8 | |
Write-in | 39 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 58,860 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
Incumbent Dwight Loftis ran unopposed in the Republican primary. Hao Wu ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. [32]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Dwight Loftis ( incumbent) | 33,300 | 65.1 | |
Democratic | Hao Wu | 17,768 | 34.8 | |
Write-in | 61 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 51,129 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
Incumbent Karl B. Allen faced opposition in the Democratic primary. Jack Logan ran unopposed in the Republican primary. [35]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Karl B. Allen ( incumbent) | 6,208 | 70.1 | |
Democratic | Fletcher Smith | 2,645 | 29.9 | |
Total votes | 8,853 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Karl B. Allen ( incumbent) | 26,672 | 62.5 | |
Republican | Jack Logan | 15,886 | 37.2 | |
Write-in | 107 | 0.3 | ||
Total votes | 42,665 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
Incumbent Ross Turner faced opposition in the Republican primary, but ran unopposed in the general election. [36]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Ross Turner ( incumbent) | 9,435 | 68.2 | |
Republican | Janice Curtis | 4,399 | 31.8 | |
Total votes | 13,834 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Ross Turner ( incumbent) | 49,180 | 96.4 | |
Write-in | 1,859 | 3.6 | ||
Total votes | 51,039 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
Incumbent Danny Verdin ran unopposed in the Republican primary and the general election. [37]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Danny Verdin ( incumbent) | 39,049 | 96.9 | |
Write-in | 1,230 | 3.1 | ||
Total votes | 40,279 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
Incumbent Floyd Nicholson ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. Two candidates ran in the Republican primary. [38]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Billy Garrett | 5,406 | 53.5 | |
Republican | Bryan Hope | 4,698 | 46.5 | |
Total votes | 10,104 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Billy Garrett | 23,989 | 56.0 | |
Democratic | Floyd Nicholson ( incumbent) | 18,841 | 43.9 | |
Write-in | 40 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 42,870 | 100.0 | ||
Republican gain from Democratic |
Incumbent Glenn Reese ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. Josh Kimbrell ran unopposed in the Republican primary. [39]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Josh Kimbrell | 26,117 | 55.3 | |
Democratic | Glenn Reese ( incumbent) | 21,005 | 44.5 | |
Write-in | 75 | 0.2 | ||
Total votes | 47,197 | 100.0 | ||
Republican gain from Democratic |
Incumbent Scott Talley faced opposition in the Republican primary. Dawn Bingham ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. [40]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Scott Talley ( incumbent) | 8,011 | 52.8 | |
Republican | Mark Lynch | 7,157 | 47.2 | |
Total votes | 15,168 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Scott Talley ( incumbent) | 42,201 | 64.9 | |
Democratic | Dawn Bingham | 22,759 | 35.0 | |
Write-in | 104 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 65,064 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
Incumbent Shane Martin ran unopposed in the Republican primary and the general election. [41]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Shane Martin ( incumbent) | 43,138 | 97.2 | |
Write-in | 1,260 | 2.8 | ||
Total votes | 44,398 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
Incumbent Harvey S. Peeler Jr. ran unopposed in the Republican primary, but faced opposition from a third-party candidate in the general election. [41]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Harvey S. Peeler Jr. ( incumbent) | 42,377 | 83.9 | |
Alliance | Sarah Work | 7,928 | 15.7 | |
Write-in | 229 | 0.4 | ||
Total votes | 50,534 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
Incumbent Wes Climer ran unopposed in the Republican primary. Vickie Holt ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. [41]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Wes Climer ( incumbent) | 39,121 | 60.2 | |
Democratic | Vickie Holt | 25,848 | 39.8 | |
Write-in | 48 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 65,017 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
This seat was one of three open seats in this election cycle. Four candidates ran in the Republican primary, with two advancing to a runoff. [42] Ramin Mammadov ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. [41]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Tom Nichols | 4,203 | 31.9 | |
Republican | Michael Johnson | 3,583 | 27.2 | |
Republican | Kristen Blanchard | 3,483 | 26.4 | |
Republican | Mike Neese | 1,922 | 14.6 | |
Total votes | 13,191 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Michael Johnson | 4,686 | 54.8 | |
Republican | Tom Nichols | 3,864 | 45.2 | |
Total votes | 8,550 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Michael Johnson | 48,801 | 63.2 | |
Democratic | Ramin Mammadov | 28,287 | 36.7 | |
Write-in | 64 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 77,152 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
Incumbent Mike Fanning faced opposition in the Democratic primary. [43] Erin Mosley ran unopposed in the Republican primary. [41]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Mike Fanning ( incumbent) | 7,823 | 67.9 | |
Democratic | MaryGail Douglas | 3,694 | 32.1 | |
Total votes | 11,517 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Mike Fanning ( incumbent) | 26,724 | 51.5 | |
Republican | Erin Mosley | 25,114 | 48.4 | |
Write-in | 47 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 51,885 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
Incumbent Ronnie Cromer faced opposition in the Republican primary. [44] Christopher Thibault ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. [41]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Ronnie Cromer ( incumbent) | 10,331 | 62.1 | |
Republican | Charles Bumgardner | 6,294 | 37.9 | |
Total votes | 16,625 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Ronnie Cromer ( incumbent) | 46,032 | 72.2 | |
Democratic | Christopher Thibault | 17,639 | 27.7 | |
Write-in | 64 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 63,735 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
Incumbent John L. Scott Jr. ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and the general election. [41]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | John L. Scott Jr. ( incumbent) | 42,097 | 98.8 | |
Write-in | 528 | 1.2 | ||
Total votes | 42,625 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
Incumbent Dick Harpootlian ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. [41] Two candidates ran in the Republican primary. [45]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Benjamin Dunn | 5,942 | 71.5 | |
Republican | Randy Dickey | 2,365 | 28.5 | |
Total votes | 8,307 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Dick Harpootlian ( incumbent) | 29,227 | 53.2 | |
Republican | Benjamin Dunn | 25,562 | 46.6 | |
Write-in | 108 | 0.2 | ||
Total votes | 54,897 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
Incumbent Darrell Jackson ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and the general election. [41]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Darrell Jackson ( incumbent) | 33,279 | 97.9 | |
Write-in | 711 | 2.1 | ||
Total votes | 33,990 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
Incumbent Mia McLeod ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. [41] Two candidates ran in the Republican primary. [46]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Lee Blatt | 3,393 | 75.8 | |
Republican | David Larsen | 1,081 | 24.2 | |
Total votes | 4,474 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Mia McLeod ( incumbent) | 35,438 | 62.2 | |
Republican | Lee Blatt | 21,525 | 37.8 | |
Write-in | 43 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 57,006 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
Incumbent Katrina Shealy ran unopposed in the Republican primary. Bill Brown ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. [41]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Katrina Shealy ( incumbent) | 34,050 | 72.5 | |
Democratic | Bill Brown | 12,849 | 27.4 | |
Write-in | 60 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 46,959 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
Incumbent Tom Young Jr. ran unopposed in the Republican primary. Lisa Williams was set to run unopposed in the Democratic primary, but withdrew before it took place. [41]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Tom Young Jr. ( incumbent) | 43,148 | 97.0 | |
Write-in | 1,353 | 3.0 | ||
Total votes | 44,501 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
Incumbent A. Shane Massey faced opposition in the Republican primary. [47] Shirley Green Fayson ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. [41]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | A. Shane Massey ( incumbent) | 10,339 | 78.8 | |
Republican | Susan Swanson | 2,775 | 21.2 | |
Total votes | 13,114 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | A. Shane Massey ( incumbent) | 37,009 | 69.5 | |
Democratic | Shirley Green Fayson | 16,153 | 30.4 | |
Write-in | 49 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 53,211 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
Incumbent Nikki G. Setzler ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. [41] Two candidates ran in the Republican primary. [48]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Chris Smith | 6,655 | 68.8 | |
Republican | Perry Finch | 3,020 | 31.2 | |
Total votes | 9,675 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Nikki G. Setzler ( incumbent) | 23,378 | 54.4 | |
Republican | Chris Smith | 19,538 | 45.5 | |
Write-in | 38 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 42,954 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
Incumbent Vincent Sheheen ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. Penry Gustafson ran unopposed in the Republican primary. [41]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Penry Gustafson | 22,294 | 51.0 | |
Democratic | Vincent Sheheen ( incumbent) | 21,406 | 48.9 | |
Write-in | 41 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 43,741 | 100.0 | ||
Republican gain from Democratic |
Incumbent Greg Hembree ran unopposed in the Republican primary and the general election. [41]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Greg Hembree ( incumbent) | 48,996 | 98.4 | |
Write-in | 817 | 1.6 | ||
Total votes | 49,813 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
Incumbent Gerald Malloy ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. [41] Two candidates ran in the Republican primary. [49]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | J.D. Chaplin | 4,153 | 82.4 | |
Republican | Ronald Page | 887 | 17.6 | |
Total votes | 5,040 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Gerald Malloy ( incumbent) | 22,877 | 53.7 | |
Republican | J.D. Chaplin | 19,693 | 46.2 | |
Write-in | 60 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 42,630 | |||
Democratic hold |
Incumbent Kent M. Williams faced opposition in the Democratic primary, [50] but ran unopposed in the general election. [41]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Kent M. Williams ( incumbent) | 13,118 | 76.7 | |
Democratic | Patrick Richardson | 3,978 | 23.3 | |
Total votes | 17,096 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Kent M. Williams ( incumbent) | 32,882 | 97.9 | |
Write-in | 703 | 2.1 | ||
Total votes | 33,585 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
Incumbent Hugh Leatherman ran unopposed in the Republican primary and the general election. [41]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Hugh Leatherman ( incumbent) | 37,168 | 97.3 | |
Write-in | 1,035 | 2.7 | ||
Total votes | 38,203 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
Incumbent Ronnie A. Sabb faced opposition in the Democratic primary. [51] David Ellison ran unopposed in the Republican primary. [41]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Ronnie A. Sabb ( incumbent) | 9,492 | 71.2 | |
Democratic | Ted Brown | 2,128 | 16.0 | |
Democratic | Kelly Spann Jr. | 1,471 | 11.0 | |
Democratic | Manley Collins | 237 | 1.8 | |
Total votes | 13,328 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Ronnie A. Sabb ( incumbent) | 27,284 | 60.6 | |
Republican | David Ellison | 17,714 | 39.3 | |
Write-in | 54 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 45,052 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
Incumbent Luke A. Rankin faced opposition in the Republican primary, but ran unopposed in the general election. [21]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Luke A. Rankin ( incumbent) | 4,915 | 40.2 | |
Republican | John Gallman | 4,210 | 34.4 | |
Republican | Carter Smith | 3,105 | 25.4 | |
Total votes | 12,320 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Luke A. Rankin ( incumbent) | 6,222 | 58.4 | |
Republican | John Gallman | 4,430 | 41.6 | |
Total votes | 10,652 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Luke A. Rankin ( incumbent) | 49,492 | 97.0 | |
Write-in | 1,538 | 3.0 | ||
Total votes | 51,030 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
Incumbent Stephen Goldfinch ran unopposed in the Republican primary. Emily Cegledy ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. [41]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Stephen Goldfinch ( incumbent) | 54,384 | 66.7 | |
Democratic | Emily Cegledy | 27,081 | 33.2 | |
Write-in | 66 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 81,531 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
Incumbent Thomas McElveen ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and the general election. [41]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Thomas McElveen ( incumbent) | 36,210 | 96.2 | |
Write-in | 1,433 | 3.8 | ||
Total votes | 37,643 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
Incumbent Kevin L. Johnson faced opposition in the Democratic primary. [52] Leon Winn ran unopposed in the Republican primary. [41]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Kevin L. Johnson ( incumbent) | 7,106 | 74.9 | |
Democratic | Eleazer Carter | 2,376 | 25.1 | |
Total votes | 9,482 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Kevin L. Johnson ( incumbent) | 25,183 | 57.4 | |
Republican | Leon Winn | 18,611 | 42.5 | |
Write-in | 44 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 43,838 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
Incumbent Larry Grooms ran unopposed in the Republican primary. Kathryn Whitaker ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. A third-party candidate also contested the general election. [41]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Larry Grooms ( incumbent) | 42,915 | 58.7 | |
Democratic | Kathryn Whitaker | 28,266 | 38.6 | |
Libertarian | Steve French | 1,909 | 2.6 | |
Write-in | 58 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 73,148 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
Incumbent Sean Bennett ran unopposed in the Republican primary. John Lowe ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. [41]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Sean Bennett ( incumbent) | 35,068 | 58.8 | |
Democratic | John Lowe | 24,462 | 41.1 | |
Write-in | 66 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 59,596 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
This seat was one of three open seats in this election cycle. Four candidates ran in the Democratic primary, with two advancing to a runoff. [53] Tom Connor ran unopposed in the Republican primary. [41]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Vernon Stephens | 4,901 | 41.4 | |
Democratic | Cindy Evans | 4,624 | 38.8 | |
Democratic | William Johnson | 1,864 | 15.6 | |
Democratic | Jerry Montgomery | 532 | 4.5 | |
Total votes | 11,921 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Vernon Stephens | 3,968 | 65.2 | |
Democratic | Cindy Evans | 2,120 | 34.8 | |
Total votes | 6,088 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Vernon Stephens | 25,351 | 56.5 | |
Republican | Tom Connor | 19,500 | 43.4 | |
Write-in | 38 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 44,889 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
Incumbent Brad Hutto faced opposition in the Democratic primary, [54] but ran unopposed in the general election. [41]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Brad Hutto ( incumbent) | 10,750 | 71.0 | |
Democratic | Michael Addison | 4,400 | 29.0 | |
Total votes | 15,150 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Brad Hutto ( incumbent) | 28,958 | 97.6 | |
Write-in | 726 | 2.4 | ||
Total votes | 29,684 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
Incumbent Sandy Senn faced no opposition in the Republican primary. [41] Two candidates ran in the Democratic primary. [55]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Sam Skardon | 6,672 | 63.0 | |
Democratic | Jason Mills | 3,911 | 37.0 | |
Total votes | 10,583 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Sandy Senn ( incumbent) | 37,234 | 50.9 | |
Democratic | Sam Skardon | 35,926 | 49.0 | |
Write-in | 60 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 73,220 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
Incumbent Marlon Kimpson ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and the general election. [41]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Marlon Kimpson ( incumbent) | 35,299 | 98.0 | |
Write-in | 705 | 2.0 | ||
Total votes | 36,004 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
Incumbent Chip Campsen ran unopposed in the Republican primary. Richard Hricik ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. [41]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Chip Campsen ( incumbent) | 37,938 | 56.2 | |
Democratic | Richard Hricik | 29,550 | 43.7 | |
Write-in | 59 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 67,547 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
This seat was one of three open seats in this election cycle. Two candidates ran in the Democratic primary, and two candidates ran in the Republican primary. [56]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Debbie Bryant | 5,479 | 85.6 | |
Democratic | Kris DeLorme | 924 | 14.4 | |
Total votes | 6,403 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Brian Adams | 6,318 | 61.3 | |
Republican | Gayla McSwain | 3,983 | 38.7 | |
Total votes | 10,301 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Brian Adams | 31,472 | 57.0 | |
Democratic | Debbie Bryant | 23,667 | 42.9 | |
Write-in | 61 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 55,200 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
Incumbent Margie Bright Matthews ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. Rodney Buncum ran unopposed in the Republican primary. [41]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Margie Bright Matthews ( incumbent) | 28,767 | 59.4 | |
Republican | Rodney Buncum | 19,608 | 40.5 | |
Write-in | 47 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 48,422 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
Incumbent Tom Davis ran unopposed in the Republican primary. Nathan Campbell ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. [41]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Tom Davis ( incumbent) | 48,142 | 65.7 | |
Democratic | Nathan Campbell | 25,045 | 34.2 | |
Write-in | 42 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 73,229 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
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Elections in South Carolina |
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The 2020 South Carolina State Senate elections took place as part of the biennial 2020 United States elections. South Carolina voters elected state senators in all 46 senate districts. State senators serve four-year terms in the South Carolina Senate, with all of the seats up for election each cycle. The primary elections on June 9, 2020, determined which candidates appeared on the November 3, 2020, general election ballot.
Following the previous election in 2016, Republicans had control of the South Carolina Senate with 27 seats to Democrats' 19 seats.
Following the succession of Republican Kevin Bryant to Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina, [1] the seat for District 3 became vacant. A primary was held April 11, a primary runoff was held on April 25, and the special election took place on May 30, 2017. The primary field was initially crowded with eight candidates including: [2]
Bryant endorsed Cash, [6] [7] and Cash ultimately won the primary after a head-to-head runoff with Burdette. [8] Although he faced an uncontested general election, a last minute write-in effort was attempted. The majority of the write-ins were for Burdette, though she denied participating in the effort. Ultimately, the effort failed and Cash received almost 82% of the vote. [9] [10]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Dean Allen | 90 | 1.1 | |
Republican | Corey Bott | 79 | 1.0 | |
Republican | Don Bowen | 313 | 4.0 | |
Republican | Carol Burdette | 2,402 | 30.5 | |
Republican | Richard Cash | 2,032 | 25.8 | |
Republican | James Galyean | 840 | 10.7 | |
Republican | Brad Johnson | 293 | 3.7 | |
Republican | John Tucker | 1,821 | 23.2 | |
Total votes | 7,870 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Carol Burdette | 4,082 | 45.6 | |
Republican | Richard Cash | 4,869 | 54.4 | |
Total votes | 8,951 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Richard Cash | 3,035 | 81.7 | |
Write-In | 680 | 18.3 | ||
Total votes | 3,715 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
In March 2017, Republican John Courson was suspended from his seat on charges of corruption in the South Carolina State House. After pleading guilty to misconduct in office, he resigned in June, triggering a special election. [11] Democratic and Republican primaries were held on August 14, a Republican primary runoff was held on August 28, and a special election was held on November 6, concurrently with the 2018 South Carolina House of Representatives election. [12] Ultimately, Courson would escape jail time and only be required to perform 100 hours of community service for using campaign funds for personal expenses. [13]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Benjamin Dunn | 1,254 | 32.3 | |
Republican | John Holler | 960 | 24.8 | |
Republican | Christian Stegmaier | 838 | 21.6 | |
Republican | Bill Turbeville | 827 | 21.3 | |
Total votes | 3,879 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Dick Harpootlian | 2,662 | 80.7 | |
Democratic | Kyle Lacio | 275 | 8.3 | |
Democratic | Dayna Alane Smith | 362 | 11.0 | |
Total votes | 3,299 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Benjamin Dunn | 1,750 | 57.2 | |
Republican | John Holler | 1,312 | 42.8 | |
Total votes | 3,062 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Benjamin Dunn | 19,481 | 47.6 | |
Democratic | Dick Harpootlian | 21,408 | 52.3 | |
Write-In | 55 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 40,944 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic gain from Republican |
After William Timmons succeeded Trey Gowdy in representing South Carolina's 4th Congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives, a special election was held to find a replacement senator for the 6th District. A Republican primary was held on January 22 and a special election was held on March 26. [14] [15]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Amy Ryberg Doyle | 2,569 | 40.4 | |
Republican | Dwight Loftis | 3,528 | 55.4 | |
Republican | Jeffrey Stringer | 270 | 4.2 | |
Total votes | 6,367 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Dwight Loftis | 4,440 | 55.6 | |
Democratic | Tina Belge | 3,537 | 44.3 | |
Write-In | 3 | 0.0 | ||
Total votes | 7,980 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
Party | Votes | Seats | ||||
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No. | % | No. | +/− | % | ||
South Carolina Republican Party | 1,399,659 | 59.52 | 30 | +3 | 65.22 | |
South Carolina Democratic Party | 924,535 | 39.31 | 16 | -3 | 34.78 | |
Write-in | 17,735 | 0.75 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | |
Alliance Party | 7,928 | 0.34 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | |
Libertarian Party of South Carolina | 1,909 | 0.08 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | |
Total | 2,351,766 | 100.00 | 46 | ±0 | 100.00 | |
Registered voters | 3,547,181 | 100.00 | ||||
Turnout | 2,351,766 | 66.3 | ||||
Source: South Carolina Election Commission [16] |
District | Incumbent | Party | Elected Senator | Party | Result | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st | Thomas C. Alexander | Rep | Thomas C. Alexander [a] | Rep | Republican HOLD | ||
2nd | Rex Rice | Rep | Rex Rice [a] | Rep | Republican HOLD | ||
3rd | Richard Cash | Rep | Richard Cash | Rep | Republican HOLD | ||
4th | Michael Gambrell | Rep | Michael Gambrell | Rep | Republican HOLD | ||
5th | Tom Corbin | Rep | Tom Corbin | Rep | Republican HOLD | ||
6th | Dwight Loftis | Rep | Dwight Loftis | Rep | Republican HOLD | ||
7th | Karl B. Allen | Dem | Karl B. Allen | Dem | Democratic HOLD | ||
8th | Ross Turner | Rep | Ross Turner [a] | Rep | Republican HOLD | ||
9th | Danny Verdin | Rep | Danny Verdin [a] | Rep | Republican HOLD | ||
10th | Floyd Nicholson | Dem | Billy Garrett | Rep | Republican GAIN | ||
11th | Glenn G. Reese | Dem | Josh Kimbrell | Rep | Republican GAIN | ||
12th | Scott Talley | Rep | Scott Talley | Rep | Republican HOLD | ||
13th | Shane Martin | Rep | Shane Martin [a] | Rep | Republican HOLD | ||
14th | Harvey S. Peeler Jr. | Rep | Harvey S. Peeler Jr. | Rep | Republican HOLD | ||
15th | Wes Climer | Rep | Wes Climer | Rep | Republican HOLD | ||
16th | Greg Gregory [b] | Rep | Michael Johnson | Rep | Republican HOLD | ||
17th | Mike Fanning | Dem | Mike Fanning | Dem | Democratic HOLD | ||
18th | Ronnie Cromer | Rep | Ronnie Cromer | Rep | Republican HOLD | ||
19th | John L. Scott Jr. | Dem | John L. Scott Jr. [a] | Dem | Democratic HOLD | ||
20th | Dick Harpootlian | Dem | Dick Harpootlian | Dem | Democratic HOLD | ||
21st | Darrell Jackson | Dem | Darrell Jackson [a] | Dem | Democratic HOLD | ||
22nd | Mia McLeod | Dem | Mia McLeod | Dem | Democratic HOLD | ||
23rd | Katrina Shealy | Rep | Katrina Shealy | Rep | Republican HOLD | ||
24th | Tom Young Jr. | Rep | Tom Young Jr. | Rep | Republican HOLD | ||
25th | A. Shane Massey | Rep | A. Shane Massey | Rep | Republican HOLD | ||
26th | Nikki G. Setzler | Dem | Nikki G. Setzler | Dem | Democratic HOLD | ||
27th | Vincent Sheheen | Dem | Penry Gustafson | Rep | Republican GAIN | ||
28th | Greg Hembree | Rep | Greg Hembree [a] | Rep | Republican HOLD | ||
29th | Gerald Malloy | Dem | Gerald Malloy | Dem | Democratic HOLD | ||
30th | Kent M. Williams | Dem | Kent M. Williams [a] | Dem | Democratic HOLD | ||
31st | Hugh Leatherman | Rep | Hugh Leatherman [a] | Rep | Republican HOLD | ||
32nd | Ronnie A. Sabb | Dem | Ronnie A. Sabb | Dem | Democratic HOLD | ||
33rd | Luke A. Rankin | Rep | Luke A. Rankin [a] | Rep | Republican HOLD | ||
34th | Stephen Goldfinch | Rep | Stephen Goldfinch | Rep | Republican HOLD | ||
35th | Thomas McElveen | Dem | Thomas McElveen [a] | Dem | Democratic HOLD | ||
36th | Kevin L. Johnson | Dem | Kevin L. Johnson | Dem | Democratic HOLD | ||
37th | Larry Grooms | Rep | Larry Grooms | Rep | Republican HOLD | ||
38th | Sean Bennett | Rep | Sean Bennett | Rep | Republican HOLD | ||
39th | John W. Matthews Jr. [b] | Dem | Vernon Stephens | Dem | Democratic HOLD | ||
40th | Brad Hutto | Dem | Brad Hutto [a] | Dem | Democratic HOLD | ||
41st | Sandy Senn | Rep | Sandy Senn | Rep | Republican HOLD | ||
42nd | Marlon Kimpson | Dem | Marlon Kimpson [a] | Dem | Democratic HOLD | ||
43rd | Chip Campsen | Rep | Chip Campsen | Rep | Republican HOLD | ||
44th | Paul G. Campbell Jr. [b] | Rep | Brian Adams | Rep | Republican HOLD | ||
45th | Margie Bright Matthews | Dem | Margie Bright Matthews | Dem | Democratic HOLD | ||
46th | Tom Davis | Rep | Tom Davis | Rep | Republican HOLD |
No incumbents were defeated in their primaries.
Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report [22] | Safe R | October 21, 2020 |
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District 1 covers parts of Oconee and Pickens Counties. Incumbent Thomas C. Alexander ran unopposed in the Republican primary and the general election. He was reelected to a seventh full-term in the Senate. [23]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Thomas C. Alexander | 39,794 | 98.0 | |
Write-in | 804 | 2.0 | ||
Total votes | 40,598 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 2 is a part of Pickens County. Incumbent Rex Rice ran unopposed in the Republican primary and the general election. He was reelected to his second term in office. [23]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Rex Rice | 44,116 | 98.1 | |
Write-in | 856 | 1.9 | ||
Total votes | 44,972 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 3 consists of the Northern parts of Anderson County.
Incumbent Richard Cash was challenged by Anderson County Councilman Craig Wooten in the Republican Primary. [24] Both candidates took conservative stances, opposing abortion and illegal immigration while supporting the Second Amendment, economic development in the wake of COVID-19, and infrastructure improvements. Cash framed his candidacy around being a proven conservative who introduced legislation to stop abortions in South Carolina and to expand the rights to conceal-carry weapons. In contrast, Wooten framed himself as a less absolutist, more pragmatic conservative who sought to politically elevate Anderson County to the level of other major areas in South Carolina, such as Charleston, Greenville, and Columbia. During the primary race, over $150,000 was raised, and Cash was endorsed by the NRA Political Victory Fund, Republican Liberty Caucus, and South Carolina Citizens for Life. [25] Cash defeated Wooten with 57% of the vote. [26] [27]
Retired teacher Judith Polson ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. [28] In the general election, Cash was again endorsed by the same groups with the addition of the SC Chamber of Commerce. [29] Cash was reelected with 74% of the vote, marking his first election to a full term. [30] [31]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Richard Cash ( incumbent) | 9,411 | 56.8 | |
Republican | Craig Wooten | 7,169 | 43.2 | |
Total votes | 16,580 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Richard Cash ( incumbent) | 44,446 | 74.0 | |
Democratic | Judith Polson | 15,533 | 25.9 | |
Write-in | 55 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 60,034 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 4 is made up of parts of Abbeville, Anderson and Greenwood Counties. Incumbent Michael Gambrell ran unopposed in the Republican primary. Jose Villa ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. [28] [32] In the general election, Villa campaigned on Medicaid expansion and education and criminal justice reform. However, Gambrell defeated him with 73% of the vote, and was elected to his second term. [33]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Michael Gambrell ( incumbent) | 31,129 | 72.7 | |
Democratic | Jose Villa | 11,651 | 27.2 | |
Write-in | 33 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 42,813 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
Incumbent Tom Corbin faced opposition in the Republican primary. [34] Michael McCord ran unopposed in the Democratic primary.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Tom Corbin ( incumbent) | 9,254 | 70.4 | |
Republican | Dave Edwards | 3,896 | 29.6 | |
Total votes | 13,150 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Tom Corbin ( incumbent) | 44,808 | 76.1 | |
Democratic | Michael McCord | 14,013 | 23.8 | |
Write-in | 39 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 58,860 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
Incumbent Dwight Loftis ran unopposed in the Republican primary. Hao Wu ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. [32]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Dwight Loftis ( incumbent) | 33,300 | 65.1 | |
Democratic | Hao Wu | 17,768 | 34.8 | |
Write-in | 61 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 51,129 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
Incumbent Karl B. Allen faced opposition in the Democratic primary. Jack Logan ran unopposed in the Republican primary. [35]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Karl B. Allen ( incumbent) | 6,208 | 70.1 | |
Democratic | Fletcher Smith | 2,645 | 29.9 | |
Total votes | 8,853 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Karl B. Allen ( incumbent) | 26,672 | 62.5 | |
Republican | Jack Logan | 15,886 | 37.2 | |
Write-in | 107 | 0.3 | ||
Total votes | 42,665 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
Incumbent Ross Turner faced opposition in the Republican primary, but ran unopposed in the general election. [36]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Ross Turner ( incumbent) | 9,435 | 68.2 | |
Republican | Janice Curtis | 4,399 | 31.8 | |
Total votes | 13,834 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Ross Turner ( incumbent) | 49,180 | 96.4 | |
Write-in | 1,859 | 3.6 | ||
Total votes | 51,039 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
Incumbent Danny Verdin ran unopposed in the Republican primary and the general election. [37]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Danny Verdin ( incumbent) | 39,049 | 96.9 | |
Write-in | 1,230 | 3.1 | ||
Total votes | 40,279 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
Incumbent Floyd Nicholson ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. Two candidates ran in the Republican primary. [38]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Billy Garrett | 5,406 | 53.5 | |
Republican | Bryan Hope | 4,698 | 46.5 | |
Total votes | 10,104 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Billy Garrett | 23,989 | 56.0 | |
Democratic | Floyd Nicholson ( incumbent) | 18,841 | 43.9 | |
Write-in | 40 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 42,870 | 100.0 | ||
Republican gain from Democratic |
Incumbent Glenn Reese ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. Josh Kimbrell ran unopposed in the Republican primary. [39]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Josh Kimbrell | 26,117 | 55.3 | |
Democratic | Glenn Reese ( incumbent) | 21,005 | 44.5 | |
Write-in | 75 | 0.2 | ||
Total votes | 47,197 | 100.0 | ||
Republican gain from Democratic |
Incumbent Scott Talley faced opposition in the Republican primary. Dawn Bingham ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. [40]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Scott Talley ( incumbent) | 8,011 | 52.8 | |
Republican | Mark Lynch | 7,157 | 47.2 | |
Total votes | 15,168 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Scott Talley ( incumbent) | 42,201 | 64.9 | |
Democratic | Dawn Bingham | 22,759 | 35.0 | |
Write-in | 104 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 65,064 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
Incumbent Shane Martin ran unopposed in the Republican primary and the general election. [41]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Shane Martin ( incumbent) | 43,138 | 97.2 | |
Write-in | 1,260 | 2.8 | ||
Total votes | 44,398 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
Incumbent Harvey S. Peeler Jr. ran unopposed in the Republican primary, but faced opposition from a third-party candidate in the general election. [41]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Harvey S. Peeler Jr. ( incumbent) | 42,377 | 83.9 | |
Alliance | Sarah Work | 7,928 | 15.7 | |
Write-in | 229 | 0.4 | ||
Total votes | 50,534 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
Incumbent Wes Climer ran unopposed in the Republican primary. Vickie Holt ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. [41]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Wes Climer ( incumbent) | 39,121 | 60.2 | |
Democratic | Vickie Holt | 25,848 | 39.8 | |
Write-in | 48 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 65,017 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
This seat was one of three open seats in this election cycle. Four candidates ran in the Republican primary, with two advancing to a runoff. [42] Ramin Mammadov ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. [41]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Tom Nichols | 4,203 | 31.9 | |
Republican | Michael Johnson | 3,583 | 27.2 | |
Republican | Kristen Blanchard | 3,483 | 26.4 | |
Republican | Mike Neese | 1,922 | 14.6 | |
Total votes | 13,191 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Michael Johnson | 4,686 | 54.8 | |
Republican | Tom Nichols | 3,864 | 45.2 | |
Total votes | 8,550 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Michael Johnson | 48,801 | 63.2 | |
Democratic | Ramin Mammadov | 28,287 | 36.7 | |
Write-in | 64 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 77,152 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
Incumbent Mike Fanning faced opposition in the Democratic primary. [43] Erin Mosley ran unopposed in the Republican primary. [41]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Mike Fanning ( incumbent) | 7,823 | 67.9 | |
Democratic | MaryGail Douglas | 3,694 | 32.1 | |
Total votes | 11,517 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Mike Fanning ( incumbent) | 26,724 | 51.5 | |
Republican | Erin Mosley | 25,114 | 48.4 | |
Write-in | 47 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 51,885 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
Incumbent Ronnie Cromer faced opposition in the Republican primary. [44] Christopher Thibault ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. [41]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Ronnie Cromer ( incumbent) | 10,331 | 62.1 | |
Republican | Charles Bumgardner | 6,294 | 37.9 | |
Total votes | 16,625 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Ronnie Cromer ( incumbent) | 46,032 | 72.2 | |
Democratic | Christopher Thibault | 17,639 | 27.7 | |
Write-in | 64 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 63,735 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
Incumbent John L. Scott Jr. ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and the general election. [41]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | John L. Scott Jr. ( incumbent) | 42,097 | 98.8 | |
Write-in | 528 | 1.2 | ||
Total votes | 42,625 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
Incumbent Dick Harpootlian ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. [41] Two candidates ran in the Republican primary. [45]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Benjamin Dunn | 5,942 | 71.5 | |
Republican | Randy Dickey | 2,365 | 28.5 | |
Total votes | 8,307 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Dick Harpootlian ( incumbent) | 29,227 | 53.2 | |
Republican | Benjamin Dunn | 25,562 | 46.6 | |
Write-in | 108 | 0.2 | ||
Total votes | 54,897 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
Incumbent Darrell Jackson ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and the general election. [41]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Darrell Jackson ( incumbent) | 33,279 | 97.9 | |
Write-in | 711 | 2.1 | ||
Total votes | 33,990 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
Incumbent Mia McLeod ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. [41] Two candidates ran in the Republican primary. [46]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Lee Blatt | 3,393 | 75.8 | |
Republican | David Larsen | 1,081 | 24.2 | |
Total votes | 4,474 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Mia McLeod ( incumbent) | 35,438 | 62.2 | |
Republican | Lee Blatt | 21,525 | 37.8 | |
Write-in | 43 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 57,006 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
Incumbent Katrina Shealy ran unopposed in the Republican primary. Bill Brown ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. [41]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Katrina Shealy ( incumbent) | 34,050 | 72.5 | |
Democratic | Bill Brown | 12,849 | 27.4 | |
Write-in | 60 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 46,959 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
Incumbent Tom Young Jr. ran unopposed in the Republican primary. Lisa Williams was set to run unopposed in the Democratic primary, but withdrew before it took place. [41]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Tom Young Jr. ( incumbent) | 43,148 | 97.0 | |
Write-in | 1,353 | 3.0 | ||
Total votes | 44,501 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
Incumbent A. Shane Massey faced opposition in the Republican primary. [47] Shirley Green Fayson ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. [41]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | A. Shane Massey ( incumbent) | 10,339 | 78.8 | |
Republican | Susan Swanson | 2,775 | 21.2 | |
Total votes | 13,114 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | A. Shane Massey ( incumbent) | 37,009 | 69.5 | |
Democratic | Shirley Green Fayson | 16,153 | 30.4 | |
Write-in | 49 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 53,211 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
Incumbent Nikki G. Setzler ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. [41] Two candidates ran in the Republican primary. [48]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Chris Smith | 6,655 | 68.8 | |
Republican | Perry Finch | 3,020 | 31.2 | |
Total votes | 9,675 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Nikki G. Setzler ( incumbent) | 23,378 | 54.4 | |
Republican | Chris Smith | 19,538 | 45.5 | |
Write-in | 38 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 42,954 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
Incumbent Vincent Sheheen ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. Penry Gustafson ran unopposed in the Republican primary. [41]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Penry Gustafson | 22,294 | 51.0 | |
Democratic | Vincent Sheheen ( incumbent) | 21,406 | 48.9 | |
Write-in | 41 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 43,741 | 100.0 | ||
Republican gain from Democratic |
Incumbent Greg Hembree ran unopposed in the Republican primary and the general election. [41]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Greg Hembree ( incumbent) | 48,996 | 98.4 | |
Write-in | 817 | 1.6 | ||
Total votes | 49,813 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
Incumbent Gerald Malloy ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. [41] Two candidates ran in the Republican primary. [49]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | J.D. Chaplin | 4,153 | 82.4 | |
Republican | Ronald Page | 887 | 17.6 | |
Total votes | 5,040 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Gerald Malloy ( incumbent) | 22,877 | 53.7 | |
Republican | J.D. Chaplin | 19,693 | 46.2 | |
Write-in | 60 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 42,630 | |||
Democratic hold |
Incumbent Kent M. Williams faced opposition in the Democratic primary, [50] but ran unopposed in the general election. [41]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Kent M. Williams ( incumbent) | 13,118 | 76.7 | |
Democratic | Patrick Richardson | 3,978 | 23.3 | |
Total votes | 17,096 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Kent M. Williams ( incumbent) | 32,882 | 97.9 | |
Write-in | 703 | 2.1 | ||
Total votes | 33,585 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
Incumbent Hugh Leatherman ran unopposed in the Republican primary and the general election. [41]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Hugh Leatherman ( incumbent) | 37,168 | 97.3 | |
Write-in | 1,035 | 2.7 | ||
Total votes | 38,203 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
Incumbent Ronnie A. Sabb faced opposition in the Democratic primary. [51] David Ellison ran unopposed in the Republican primary. [41]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Ronnie A. Sabb ( incumbent) | 9,492 | 71.2 | |
Democratic | Ted Brown | 2,128 | 16.0 | |
Democratic | Kelly Spann Jr. | 1,471 | 11.0 | |
Democratic | Manley Collins | 237 | 1.8 | |
Total votes | 13,328 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Ronnie A. Sabb ( incumbent) | 27,284 | 60.6 | |
Republican | David Ellison | 17,714 | 39.3 | |
Write-in | 54 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 45,052 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
Incumbent Luke A. Rankin faced opposition in the Republican primary, but ran unopposed in the general election. [21]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Luke A. Rankin ( incumbent) | 4,915 | 40.2 | |
Republican | John Gallman | 4,210 | 34.4 | |
Republican | Carter Smith | 3,105 | 25.4 | |
Total votes | 12,320 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Luke A. Rankin ( incumbent) | 6,222 | 58.4 | |
Republican | John Gallman | 4,430 | 41.6 | |
Total votes | 10,652 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Luke A. Rankin ( incumbent) | 49,492 | 97.0 | |
Write-in | 1,538 | 3.0 | ||
Total votes | 51,030 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
Incumbent Stephen Goldfinch ran unopposed in the Republican primary. Emily Cegledy ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. [41]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Stephen Goldfinch ( incumbent) | 54,384 | 66.7 | |
Democratic | Emily Cegledy | 27,081 | 33.2 | |
Write-in | 66 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 81,531 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
Incumbent Thomas McElveen ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and the general election. [41]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Thomas McElveen ( incumbent) | 36,210 | 96.2 | |
Write-in | 1,433 | 3.8 | ||
Total votes | 37,643 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
Incumbent Kevin L. Johnson faced opposition in the Democratic primary. [52] Leon Winn ran unopposed in the Republican primary. [41]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Kevin L. Johnson ( incumbent) | 7,106 | 74.9 | |
Democratic | Eleazer Carter | 2,376 | 25.1 | |
Total votes | 9,482 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Kevin L. Johnson ( incumbent) | 25,183 | 57.4 | |
Republican | Leon Winn | 18,611 | 42.5 | |
Write-in | 44 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 43,838 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
Incumbent Larry Grooms ran unopposed in the Republican primary. Kathryn Whitaker ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. A third-party candidate also contested the general election. [41]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Larry Grooms ( incumbent) | 42,915 | 58.7 | |
Democratic | Kathryn Whitaker | 28,266 | 38.6 | |
Libertarian | Steve French | 1,909 | 2.6 | |
Write-in | 58 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 73,148 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
Incumbent Sean Bennett ran unopposed in the Republican primary. John Lowe ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. [41]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Sean Bennett ( incumbent) | 35,068 | 58.8 | |
Democratic | John Lowe | 24,462 | 41.1 | |
Write-in | 66 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 59,596 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
This seat was one of three open seats in this election cycle. Four candidates ran in the Democratic primary, with two advancing to a runoff. [53] Tom Connor ran unopposed in the Republican primary. [41]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Vernon Stephens | 4,901 | 41.4 | |
Democratic | Cindy Evans | 4,624 | 38.8 | |
Democratic | William Johnson | 1,864 | 15.6 | |
Democratic | Jerry Montgomery | 532 | 4.5 | |
Total votes | 11,921 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Vernon Stephens | 3,968 | 65.2 | |
Democratic | Cindy Evans | 2,120 | 34.8 | |
Total votes | 6,088 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Vernon Stephens | 25,351 | 56.5 | |
Republican | Tom Connor | 19,500 | 43.4 | |
Write-in | 38 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 44,889 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
Incumbent Brad Hutto faced opposition in the Democratic primary, [54] but ran unopposed in the general election. [41]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Brad Hutto ( incumbent) | 10,750 | 71.0 | |
Democratic | Michael Addison | 4,400 | 29.0 | |
Total votes | 15,150 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Brad Hutto ( incumbent) | 28,958 | 97.6 | |
Write-in | 726 | 2.4 | ||
Total votes | 29,684 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
Incumbent Sandy Senn faced no opposition in the Republican primary. [41] Two candidates ran in the Democratic primary. [55]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Sam Skardon | 6,672 | 63.0 | |
Democratic | Jason Mills | 3,911 | 37.0 | |
Total votes | 10,583 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Sandy Senn ( incumbent) | 37,234 | 50.9 | |
Democratic | Sam Skardon | 35,926 | 49.0 | |
Write-in | 60 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 73,220 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
Incumbent Marlon Kimpson ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and the general election. [41]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Marlon Kimpson ( incumbent) | 35,299 | 98.0 | |
Write-in | 705 | 2.0 | ||
Total votes | 36,004 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
Incumbent Chip Campsen ran unopposed in the Republican primary. Richard Hricik ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. [41]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Chip Campsen ( incumbent) | 37,938 | 56.2 | |
Democratic | Richard Hricik | 29,550 | 43.7 | |
Write-in | 59 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 67,547 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
This seat was one of three open seats in this election cycle. Two candidates ran in the Democratic primary, and two candidates ran in the Republican primary. [56]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Debbie Bryant | 5,479 | 85.6 | |
Democratic | Kris DeLorme | 924 | 14.4 | |
Total votes | 6,403 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Brian Adams | 6,318 | 61.3 | |
Republican | Gayla McSwain | 3,983 | 38.7 | |
Total votes | 10,301 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Brian Adams | 31,472 | 57.0 | |
Democratic | Debbie Bryant | 23,667 | 42.9 | |
Write-in | 61 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 55,200 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
Incumbent Margie Bright Matthews ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. Rodney Buncum ran unopposed in the Republican primary. [41]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Margie Bright Matthews ( incumbent) | 28,767 | 59.4 | |
Republican | Rodney Buncum | 19,608 | 40.5 | |
Write-in | 47 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 48,422 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
Incumbent Tom Davis ran unopposed in the Republican primary. Nathan Campbell ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. [41]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Tom Davis ( incumbent) | 48,142 | 65.7 | |
Democratic | Nathan Campbell | 25,045 | 34.2 | |
Write-in | 42 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 73,229 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
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