South Carolina House of Representatives District 85
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| Census Topic | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 42,213 |
| Gender |
47.6% Male 52.4% Female |
| Race |
74.7% White 14.9% Black 2.5% Asian 0.3% Native American 0.2% Pacific Islander |
| Ethnicity | 4.3% Hispanic |
| Median household income | $78,152 |
| High school graduation rate | 95.7% |
| College graduation rate | 44.5% |
South Carolina House of Representatives District 85 is represented by Chip Huggins (R).
As of the 2020 Census, South Carolina state representatives represented an average of 41,277 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented 37,301 residents.
About the chamber[edit]
Members of the South Carolina House of Representatives serve two-year terms and are not subject to term limits. South Carolina legislators assume office the Monday after the election.[1]
Qualifications[edit]
To be eligible to serve in the South Carolina House of Representatives, a candidate must be:[2]
- A U.S. citizen at the time of filing
- 21 years old at the filing deadline time
- A resident of the district at the filing deadline time
Salaries[edit]
- See also: Comparison of state legislative salaries
| State legislators | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $10,400/year | $173/day. Tied to federal rate. |
Vacancies[edit]
If there is a vacancy in the South Carolina Legislature, the presiding officer of the chamber in which the vacancy happens must call for a special election. If candidates plan to seek the nomination through a political party primary or a political party convention, the filing period begins on the third Friday after the vacancy occurs. The qualifying deadline is eight days after the filing period opens.[3]
If a candidate plans to seek the nomination via petition, all signatures must be submitted to the appropriate filing officer no later than 60 days before the election. All signatures must be verified by the filing officer no later than 45 days before the election.[4]
A primary election must be held on the eleventh Tuesday after the vacancy occurs. If necessary, a primary runoff must be held on the thirteenth Tuesday after the vacancy occurs. The special election is held on the twentieth Tuesday after the vacancy occurs. If the twentieth Tuesday after the vacancy occurs is less than 60 days prior to the general election, the special election must be held on the same day as the general election.[4][5]
See sources: South Carolina Const. Art. III, § 25 and South Carolina Code Ann. § 7-13-190
District map[edit]
The map below shows this district's current boundaries, not those enacted as part of the 2020 redistricting cycle.
Redistricting[edit]
2020-2021[edit]
South Carolina enacted new state legislative district maps on December 10, 2021, when Gov. Henry McMaster (R ) signed a proposal approved by the South Carolina House and Senate into law. The South Carolina Senate approved House and Senate map proposals in a 43-1 vote on December 7, 2021, and the House approved the new districts in a 75-27 vote on December 9, 2021. Gov. McMaster signed the bill into law the next day.[6]
How does redistricting in South Carolina work? In South Carolina, congressional and state legislative district boundaries are drawn by the state legislature. These lines are subject to veto by the governor.[7]
South Carolina's legislative redistricting committees adopted redistricting guidelines in 2011. These guidelines recommend that all congressional and state legislative districts be contiguous and "attempt to preserve communities of interest and cores of incumbents' existing districts." Further, the guidelines suggest that districts should "adhere to county, municipal, and voting precinct boundary lines." These guidelines may modified by the legislature at its discretion.[7]
Elections[edit]
2022[edit]
The primary will occur on June 14, 2022. The general election will occur on November 8, 2022. Additional general election candidates will be added here following the primary.
General election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 85
John Davis is running in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 85 on November 8, 2022.
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Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 85
Rebecca Blackburn Hines, Catherine Huddle, Jay Kilmartin, and Christian Stegmaier are running in the Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 85 on June 14, 2022.
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2020[edit]
General election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 85
Incumbent Chip Huggins won election in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 85 on November 3, 2020.
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Votes |
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Chip Huggins (R) |
97.1
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20,169 |
| Other/Write-in votes |
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The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Chip Huggins advanced from the Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 85.
2018[edit]
General election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 85
Incumbent Chip Huggins defeated Sam Edwards in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 85 on November 6, 2018.
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Chip Huggins (R) |
66.0
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12,206 |
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Sam Edwards (D) |
33.9
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6,273 | |
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0.1
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12 | ||
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Total votes: 18,491 | |||
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Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 85
Sam Edwards advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 85 on June 12, 2018.
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Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 85
Incumbent Chip Huggins advanced from the Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 85 on June 12, 2018.
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2016[edit]
Elections for the South Carolina House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 14, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The primary runoff election was held on June 28, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 30, 2016.
Incumbent Chip Huggins ran unopposed in the South Carolina House of Representatives District 85 general election.[8][9]
| South Carolina House of Representatives, District 85 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Chip Huggins Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 17,515 | |
| Total Votes | 17,515 | |||
| Source: South Carolina State Election Commission | ||||
Incumbent Chip Huggins defeated Bryan Clifton in the South Carolina House of Representatives District 85 Republican primary.[10][11]
| South Carolina House of Representatives, District 85 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Chip Huggins Incumbent |
62.13% | 2,346 | |
| Republican | Bryan Clifton | 37.87% | 1,430 | |
| Total Votes | 3,776 | |||
| Source: South Carolina State Election Commission | ||||
2014[edit]
Elections for all 124 seats in the South Carolina House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 10, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 30, 2014. Incumbent Chip Huggins ran unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[12][13][14]
2012[edit]
Elections for the office of South Carolina House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on June 12, 2012, and a general election on November 6, 2012. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 30, 2012. Incumbent Chip Huggins (R) was unopposed in both the general election and Republican primary.[15][16]
Campaign contributions[edit]
From 2000 to 2018, candidates for South Carolina House of Representatives District 85 raised a total of $771,313. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $59,332 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money
| Campaign contributions, South Carolina House of Representatives District 85 | |||
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| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
| 2018 | $13,373 | 1 | $13,373 |
| 2016 | $147,594 | 2 | $73,797 |
| 2014 | $61,928 | 1 | $61,928 |
| 2012 | $56,680 | 1 | $56,680 |
| 2010 | $87,600 | 2 | $43,800 |
| 2008 | $118,131 | 2 | $59,066 |
| 2006 | $74,273 | 1 | $74,273 |
| 2004 | $81,232 | 1 | $81,232 |
| 2002 | $50,258 | 1 | $50,258 |
| 2000 | $80,244 | 1 | $80,244 |
| Total | $771,313 | 13 | $59,332 |
See also[edit]
- South Carolina State Legislature
- South Carolina State Senate
- South Carolina House of Representatives
External links[edit]
Footnotes[edit]
- ↑ South Carolina Legislature, "Article III - Legislative Department," accessed October 4, 2021
- ↑ South Carolina Election Commission, "Candidate Qualifications," accessed February 17, 2021
- ↑ [http://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t07c013.php South Carolina State Legislature, "South Carolina Code," accessed February 17, 2021 (Statute 7-13-190 (A)-(B))
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 South Carolina State Legislature, "South Carolina Code," accessed February 17, 2021 (Statute 7-13-190 (B))
- ↑ South Carolina State Legislature, "South Carolina Constitution," accessed February 17, 2021 (Article 3, Section 25)
- ↑ LegiScan, "South Carolina House Bill 4493," accessed December 14, 2021
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 All About Redistricting, "South Carolina," accessed May 8, 2015
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "Candidate listing for the 11/8/2016 statewide general election," accessed August 26, 2016
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "2016 Statewide General Election," accessed November 28, 2016
- ↑ South Carolina Election Commission, "Candidate Tracking," accessed March 31, 2016
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "Unofficial primary election results," accessed June 14, 2016
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "Election Results," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "Official general election results," accessed November 13, 2014
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "2014 Election Information," accessed March 31, 2014
- ↑ "South Carolina State Election Commission - Official General Election Results," accessed October 29, 2013
- ↑ "South Carolina State Election Commission - Official Primary Results," accessed October 29, 2013
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