Jason Elliott (politician)
Jason Elliott | |
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| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 22nd district | |
| Assumed office November 14, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Wendy Nanney |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jason Elliott July 1, 1970 Greenville, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence(s) | Greenville, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Education | Clemson University (BA) University of South Carolina (JD) |
Jason Elliott is a member-elect of the South Carolina Senate, representing District 6. On June 25, 2024, he won a runoff in the Republican primary to replace retiring incumbent Senator Dwight Loftis.[1]
Political career
[edit]Elliott was elected to the 22nd District of South Carolina House of Representatives in 2016 and serves on the Education and Public Works Committee, where he is chairman of the Motor Vehicle Subcommittee. Elliott is the first openly gay person to be elected to the South Carolina General Assembly.[2]
Electoral history
[edit]2016
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jason Elliott | 2,653 | 58.23% | |
| Republican | Wendy Nanney (incumbent) | 1,903 | 41.77% | |
| Total votes | 4,556 | 100.0% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jason Elliott | 13,029 | 84.37% | |
| Write-in | Write-in | 2,413 | 15.63% | |
| Total votes | 15,442 | 100.0% | ||
2018
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jason Elliott (incumbent) | 3,030 | 58.34% | |
| Republican | Brett Brocato | 1,874 | 36.08% | |
| Republican | Samuel Harms | 290 | 5.58% | |
| Total votes | 5,194 | 100.0% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jason Elliott (incumbent) | 9,955 | 63.35% | |
| Democratic | B K Brown | 5,673 | 36.10% | |
| Write-in | Write-in | 86 | .55% | |
| Total votes | 15,714 | 100.0% | ||
2020
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jason Elliott (incumbent) | 13,542 | 63.41% | |
| Democratic | B K Brown | 7,750 | 36.29% | |
| Write-in | Write-in | 63 | .30% | |
| Total votes | 21,355 | 100.0% | ||
Tenure
[edit]South Carolina's 6th District following redistricting after the 2020 US Census:
2020 Census Redistricting
All S.C. State Senate Districts, following the redistricting after the 2020 Census.
South Carolina State Senate District 6 consists of a cross-section of Greenville County.
References
[edit]- ^ Kenmore, Abraham (June 25, 2024). "SC Senate could have no GOP women after only chairwoman ousted in runoff". The South Carolina Daily Gazette. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
- ^ "SC's 1st openly gay lawmaker headed back to State House after primary win". thestate. Retrieved Feb 8, 2019.
- ^ "State House of Representatives District 86 - REP 2016". South Carolina State Election Commission. Retrieved January 22, 2021.
- ^ "State House of Representatives District 86 2016". South Carolina State Election Commission. Retrieved January 22, 2021.
- ^ "State House of Representatives District 86 - REP 2018". South Carolina State Election Commission. Retrieved January 22, 2021.
- ^ "State House of Representatives District 86 2018". South Carolina State Election Commission. Retrieved January 22, 2021.
- ^ "State House of Representatives District 86 2020". South Carolina State Election Commission. Retrieved January 22, 2021.
External links
[edit]- Member Profile - South Carolina State Legislature
- Meet Jason – Jason Elliott
- Jason Elliott for State Senate
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