Billy Garrett (politician)

American politician from South Carolina

Billy Garrett

Member of the South Carolina Senate
from the 10th district

Incumbent

Assumed office
November 9, 2020
Preceded by| Floyd Nicholson
Personal details
Born|  (1956-10-05) October 5, 1956 (age 68)
Williamston, South Carolina, U.S.
Political party| Republican
Spouse|

Denise W.

(m. 1976)​

Children| 2
Alma mater| Lander University (B.A., 1978)
University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1983)
Profession| Attorney, politician

Billy J. Garrett, Jr. (born October 5, 1956) is an American politician and lawyer. He is a member of the South Carolina Senate from the 10th District (McCormick), serving since 2020.[1] He is a member of the Republican party.[2]

## S.C. Senate

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As of April 2024[update], Garrett serves on the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, the Banking and Insurance Committee, the Corrections and Penology Committee, the Judiciary Committee, and the Medical Affairs Committee.[1]

Following redistricting after the 2020 US Census, S.C. Senate District 10 covers parts of Abbeville, Greenwood, McCormick and Saluda Counties.

## Political Views

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Garrett is self-described as pro-God, pro-gun, and pro-life.[3] He is personal friends with John McCravy, primary sponsor of South Carolina's fetal heartbeat bills,[4] and Garret himself is a staunch supporter of the legislation.[3]

## Endorsements

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In June 2023, Garrett endorsed Tim Scott in the 2024 United States presidential election.[5]

## Personal Life

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McCormick is an attorney at the Garrett Law Firm and resides in McCormick, South Carolina. He was born on October 5th, 1956, in Williamston, South Carolina. He is the son of Sigrid S. and Billy J. Garrett, Sr. He and his wife Denise have two children, Tara G. Mitchell and Billy J., III, and two grandchildren.

In 1978, Garrett graduated from Lander University. He would go onto to the University of South Carolina Law School, where he would obtain his J.D. in 1983. He is a founding member of the South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorneys group.[1]

## Electoral history

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Year  | Office  | Type  | Party  | Main opponent  | Party  | Votes for Garrett  | Result  | Swing | Ref.

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Total  | %  | P.  | ±%
2020 | S.C. Senate  | Rep. primary  |  | Republican | Bryan Hope  |  | Republican | 5,410  | 53.52%  | 1st  | N/A  | Won  | N/A  | [3][6]
General  |  | Republican | Floyd Nicholson[a] |  | Democratic | 23,989  | 55.96%  | 1st  | N/A  | Won  |  | Gain | [7]
2024 | Rep. primary  |  | Republican | Charles Bumgardner  |  | Republican | 5,292  | 41.06%  | 1st  | N/A  | Runoff  | N/A  | [8]
Rep. primary runoff  |  | Republican | Charles Bumgardner  |  | Republican | 4,933  | 56.17%  | 1st  | N/A  | Won  | N/A  | [9][10]

## Notes

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1. ^ Incumbent seeking re-election.

## References

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1. ^ a b c "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
2. ^ "Billy Garrett - South Carolina Senator - Open States". openstates.org. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
3. ^ a b c Hicks, James (2020-06-09). "Garrett wins GOP nod for senate seat". Index-Journal. Retrieved 2024-04-21.
4. ^ "S. Carolina House passes abortion ban; no sign of budging". AP News. 2023-02-16. Retrieved 2024-04-21.
5. ^ Sen. Tim Scott in Spartanburg to announce campaign endorsements". FOX Carolina. June 12, 2023. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
6. ^ "2020 Statewide Primaries: State Senate, District 10 - REP". South Carolina Election Commission. 2020-06-12. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
7. ^ "2020 General Election: State Senate, District 10". South Carolina Election Commission. 2021-06-30. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
8. ^ "2024 Statewide Primaries: State Senate, District 10 - REP". South Carolina Election Commission. 2024-06-14. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
9. ^ Dominguez, Damian (June 25, 2024). "Incumbent Garrett gets GOP nomination for SC Senate 10". The Index-Journal. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
10. ^ "2024 Statewide Primaries - Runoff: State Senate, District 10 - REP". South Carolina Election Commission. 2024-06-28. Retrieved 2024-07-07.

South Carolina Senate

Preceded by

Floyd Nicholson

|  Member of the South Carolina Senate
from the 10th district
2020–present  | Incumbent

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Members of the South Carolina Senate

President of the Senate
Thomas C. Alexander (R)
Majority Leader
A. Shane Massey (R)
Minority Leader
Brad Hutto (D)

1. ▌Thomas C. Alexander (R)
2. ▌Rex Rice (R)
3. ▌Richard Cash (R)
4. ▌Michael Gambrell (R)
5. ▌Tom Corbin (R)
6. ▌Dwight Loftis (R)
7. ▌Karl B. Allen (D)
8. ▌Ross Turner (R)
9. ▌Danny Verdin (R)
10. ▌Billy Garrett (R)
11. ▌Josh Kimbrell (R)
12. ▌Scott Talley (R)
13. ▌Shane Martin (R)
14. ▌Harvey S. Peeler Jr. (R)
15. ▌Wes Climer (R)
16. ▌Michael Johnson (R)
17. ▌Mike Fanning (D)
18. ▌Ronnie Cromer (R)
19. ▌Tameika Isaac Devine (D)
20. ▌Dick Harpootlian (D)
21. ▌Darrell Jackson (D)
22. ▌Mia McLeod (I)
23. ▌Katrina Shealy (R)
24. ▌Tom Young Jr. (R)
25. ▌A. Shane Massey (R)
26. ▌Nikki G. Setzler (D)
27. ▌Penry Gustafson (R)
28. ▌Greg Hembree (R)
29. ▌Gerald Malloy (D)
30. ▌Kent M. Williams (D)
31. ▌Mike Reichenbach (R)
32. ▌Ronnie A. Sabb (D)
33. ▌Luke A. Rankin (R)
34. ▌Stephen Goldfinch (R)
35. ▌Thomas McElveen (D)
36. ▌Kevin L. Johnson (D)
37. ▌Larry Grooms (R)
38. ▌Sean Bennett (R)
39. ▌Vernon Stephens (D)
40. ▌Brad Hutto (D)
41. ▌Sandy Senn (R)
42. ▌Deon Tedder (D)
43. ▌Chip Campsen (R)
44. ▌Brian Adams (R)
45. ▌Margie Bright Matthews (D)
46. ▌Tom Davis (R)

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