Gerald Malloy | |
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Member of the
South Carolina Senate from the 29th district | |
Assumed office November 5, 2002 | |
Preceded by | Edward Eli Saleeby |
Personal details | |
Born | Chesterfield County, South Carolina | October 26, 1961
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Davita McFarland (
m. 1989) |
Children | 4 |
Alma mater | University of South Carolina ( BS, JD) |
Profession | Attorney |
Gerald Malloy (born October 26, 1961) is a Democratic member of the South Carolina Senate, representing the 29th District ( Chesterfield, Darlington, Lee, and Marlboro Counties) since 2002. [1] He replaced Edward Eli Saleeby after he died. [2]
In November 2020, Malloy announced that he would run for Senate Minority Leader. [3] He lost to Brad Hutto. [4]
Following the death of Senator Saleeby, a special election was held to fill his seat. There were eight people in the initial candidate pool, including Saleeby's son, Edward Saleeby Jr. [5] [6] Malloy would go on to win the seat.
Malloy was uncontested in 2016. [7]
In 2020, Malloy faced Republican J.D. Chaplin. [8] Malloy defeated Chaplin, receiving roughly 54% of the vote. [9] [10]
In 2024, Malloy will see a repeat challenge from Republican farmer J.D. Chaplin.
Gerald Malloy | |
---|---|
![]() | |
Member of the
South Carolina Senate from the 29th district | |
Assumed office November 5, 2002 | |
Preceded by | Edward Eli Saleeby |
Personal details | |
Born | Chesterfield County, South Carolina | October 26, 1961
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Davita McFarland (
m. 1989) |
Children | 4 |
Alma mater | University of South Carolina ( BS, JD) |
Profession | Attorney |
Gerald Malloy (born October 26, 1961) is a Democratic member of the South Carolina Senate, representing the 29th District ( Chesterfield, Darlington, Lee, and Marlboro Counties) since 2002. [1] He replaced Edward Eli Saleeby after he died. [2]
In November 2020, Malloy announced that he would run for Senate Minority Leader. [3] He lost to Brad Hutto. [4]
Following the death of Senator Saleeby, a special election was held to fill his seat. There were eight people in the initial candidate pool, including Saleeby's son, Edward Saleeby Jr. [5] [6] Malloy would go on to win the seat.
Malloy was uncontested in 2016. [7]
In 2020, Malloy faced Republican J.D. Chaplin. [8] Malloy defeated Chaplin, receiving roughly 54% of the vote. [9] [10]
In 2024, Malloy will see a repeat challenge from Republican farmer J.D. Chaplin.