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Anderson V. South Carolina Election Commission and Anderson V
\\jciprod01\productn\E\ELO\5-1\ELO105.txt unknown Seq: 1 13-AUG-13 13:04 NOTES TALE OF TWO ANDERSONS: ANDERSON V. SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTION COMMISSION AND ANDERSON V. CELEBREZZE – AN EXAMINATION OF THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF SECTION 8-13-1356 OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS FOLLOWING THE 2012 PRIMARY BALLOT ACCESS CONTROVERSY JOHN L. WARREN III* TABLE OF CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION ......................................... 224 R II. ANDERSON V. SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTION COMMISSION AND THE 2012 SOUTH CAROLINA PRIMARY CONTROVERSY . 228 R A. Title 8, chapter 13, section 1356 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina ...................................... 228 R B. Anderson v. South Carolina Election Commission . 228 R C. Subsequent Challenges in the South Carolina Supreme Court .............................................. 232 R D. Subsequent Challenges in Federal Court ................ 233 R 1. Somers v. South Carolina State Election Commission . 233 R 2. Smith v. South Carolina State Election Commission . 234 R E. Legislative Pushback ................................. 237 R III. RITTER V. BENNETT: A MISSED OPPORTUNITY?............ 239 R A. Title 36, Chapter 25, Section 15 of the Code of Alabama . 239 R B. Ritter v. Bennett ................................... 240 R * John L. Warren III, J.D., Elon University School of Law (expected May 2013). B.A., University of South Carolina – Honors College. (223) \\jciprod01\productn\E\ELO\5-1\ELO105.txt unknown Seq: 2 13-AUG-13 13:04 224 Elon Law Review [Vol. 5: 223 IV. A HYPOTHETICAL CHALLENGE TO THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF SECTION 1356 IN THE CONTEXT OF THE 2012 SOUTH CAROLINA PRIMARIES .................................... 244 R A. Procedural, Standing, and Form of Pleading Issues ...... 244 R 1. Subject Matter Jurisdiction .................... -
Advocacy 101
ADVOCACY 101 Best Practices Toolkit Updated January 2017 Best Practices for Calling Your Legislator A few calls into an office over a short period of time can bring an issue to the attention of your legislator in a big way! When making a call remember the following tips: When connecting to a legislator’s office, let the staffer know that you are a constituent or community member and what issue or bill you are calling about. More than likely you’ll speak only with the staffer who will relay the message to your elected official. Keep it simple and brief. Staff receive a high volume of phone calls every day, so state your name, how you want your lawmaker to vote and why, and thank staffers for their time. Know your facts. Have the basic information about the bill in front of you when you call and be able to specifically name and describe the bill and your opinion on what your legislator should do. Don’t sweat the hypothetical unanswerable question. Some advocates worry that they will be asked a question they don’t know how to answer. Staffers typically focus on recording the message rather than asking for intricate details; however, if they do ask a question that you don’t know the answer to, tell them you’ll find out and call back. Just remember to follow up with the information! Be courteous and respectful – like your mama taught you. Best Practices for Writing Your Legislator Concise, well thought-out personal letters are one of the most effective and time-honored traditions of influencing South Carolina lawmakers. -
Legislative Update Debbie Elmore Director of Governmental Relations and Communication
South Carolina School Boards Association LegisLATIVE update Debbie Elmore Director of Governmental Relations and Communication inside Top legislative priorities, position statements and talking points K12 funding / Education funding reform ............1 School safety ....................................3 School bus safety .............................5 School start date ..............................5 Retired teacher salary cap ..............6 South Carolina legislators ................7 LEGISLATIVE update Top legislative priorities, position statements and talking points K12 funding/Education leases/purchases. In addition, transportation funding was transferred from the EIA to the funding reform General Fund. (SCSBA legislative priority) • $11 million to assist low performing schools With a projection of about $292 million in identified under the new accountability additional General Fund revenues and an system. (Note: The number of low performing estimated $39 million growth in Education schools is expected to double under the Improvement Act (EIA) funds, the prospect new system. $11 million is nearly half of the of tackling education funding reform this S.C. Department of Education’s (SCDE) legislative session is highly unlikely. budget request of $24 million.) The House Ways and Means Committee • $5 million to increase the starting teacher wrapped up its work February 22 to finalize its $8 annual salary from $30,000 to $32,000. billion state spending plan that, among other • $3 million for industrial credentials/ things, directs school districts to provide a two certification. percent teacher pay raise but adds no increase • $2 million for career and technology centers. in funding for the Base Student Cost (BSC). • $4.5 million for the Education Oversight Highlights of allocations for K12 education are Committee Partnerships for Innovation. -
Charleston, SC Meeting Minutes
January 12, 2004 CITY HALL INAUGURAL MEETING The first meeting of the City Council of Charleston was held this date convening at 12:10 p.m. on the steps of City Hall. A notice of this meeting appeared in The Post and Courier on January 9, 10 and 11, 2004 and in The Chronicle on January 7, 2004. The Honorable Joseph P. Riley, Jr., Mayor, called the meeting to order. Mayor Riley was joined on the steps of the first floor by The Most Reverend Robert J. Baker, S.T.D., Bishop of Charleston, Catholic Diocese; Rabbi Anthony Holz, Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim Synagogue; Rev. Alma Dungee; D'Jaris Whipper-Lewis, members of City Council; and Clerk of Council Vanessa Turner-Maybank. Chairs had been set up on Broad Street for approximately 800 people. In addition to those who were seated, a number of people stood. At the Mayor's invitation everyone stood for the invocation offered by Bishop Baker. Following the invocation the Mayor asked everyone to remain standing for the presentation of the colors by the City of Charleston Police Department Color Guard and the singing of The National Anthem by Ms. Whipper-Lewis. The Mayor thanked Bishop Baker, the City of Charleston Police Department Color Guard and Ms. Whipper-Lewis for participating in the ceremony. He also expressed his appreciation to the Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary School Unichorus and its director, Ms. Ann Cheek. Mayor Riley welcomed everyone and noted the presence of a number of dignitaries and special guests attending this meeting. He asked the following attendees to stand to be recognized: US House Representative District 1 Henry Brown, US House Representative District 6 James Clyburn, US District Judge Patrick Michael Duffy, SC Supreme Court Chief Justice Jean Toal, SC State House Representative Floyd Breeland, SC State House Representative Robert Brown, State House Representative Harry B. -
Election Report 2005-2006
EELLEECCTTIIOONN RREEPPOORRTT 22000055--22000066 Prepared and Published by the S.C. State Election Commission 2221 Devine Street, Suite 105 P.O. Box 5987 Columbia, SC 29250 (803) 734-9060 Fax: (803) 734-9366 www.scvotes.org TABLE OF CONTENTS Commissioners and Staff…………………………………………………………............. 3 County Election Commissions……………………………………………………............ 4 County Boards of Voter Registration……..…………………………………………….. 6 Certified Political Parties of South Carolina…………………………………................. 8 Special Elections……….........................………………………………………………….. 9 S.C. House District 121…….(8/16/05)…………………………………………… 10 S.C. House District 24…….. (10/4/05)…………………………………………… 10 S.C. House District 31…….. (11/29/05)…………………………………………... 11 S.C. House District 64…….. (2/14/06)……………………………………………. 11 S.C. Senate District 5……... (11/7/06)……………………………………………. 11 Solicitor Circuit 14………... (11/7/06)……………………………………………. 12 Democratic Primary & Runoff…………………………………………………………... 13 Voter Participation……………………………………………………………….. 14 Results…………………………………………………………………………….. 16 Republican Primary & Runoff…………………………………………………………... 24 Voter Participation……………………………………………………………….. 25 Results……………………………………………………………………………... 27 General Election …………………………………………………………………….……. 39 Voter Participation……………………………………………………………….. 40 Results…………………………………………………………………………….. 42 Constitutional Amendment Questions…………………………………... 80 Constitutional Amendment Results……………………………………... 83 State Election Commission Minutes……………………………………………………... 90 State Board of Canvassers Minutes……………………………………………................132 -
2015 Session Ļ
MEMBERS AND OFFICERS OF THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ļ 2015 SESSION ļ STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA Biographies and Pictures Addresses and Telephone Numbers District Information District Maps (Excerpt from 2015 Legislative Manual) Corrected to March 24, 2015 EDITED BY CHARLES F. REID, CLERK HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA MEMBERS AND OFFICERS OF THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ļ 2015 SESSION ļ STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA Biographies and Pictures Addresses and Telephone Numbers District Information District Maps (Excerpt from 2015 Legislative Manual) Corrected to March 24, 2015 EDITED BY CHARLES F. REID, CLERK HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA THE SENATE Officers of the Senate 1 THE SENATE The Senate is composed of 46 Senators elected on November 6, 2012 for terms of four years (Const. Art. III, Sec. 6). Pursuant to Sec. 2-1-65 of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Act 49 of 1995, each Senator is elected from one of forty-six numbered single-member senatorial districts. Candidates for the office of Senator must be legal residents of the district from which they seek election. Each senatorial district contains a popu- lation of approximately one/forty-sixth of the total popula- tion of the State based on the 2010 Federal Census. First year legislative service stated means the year the Mem- ber attended his first session. Abbreviations: [D] after name indicates Democrat, [R] after name indicates Republican; b. “born”; g. “graduated”; m. “married”; s. “son of”; d. “daughter of.” OFFICERS President, Ex officio, Lieutenant Governor McMASTER, Henry D. [R]— (2015–19)—Atty.; b. -
2020 Silver Elephant Dinner
SOUTH CAROLINA REPUBLICAN PARTY THE ROAD TO THE WHITE HOUSE 53rd ANNUAL SILVER ELEPHANT PRE-RECEPTION SOUTH CAROLINA REPUBLICAN PARTY THE ROAD TO THE WHITE HOUSE 53rd ANNUAL SILVER ELEPHANT GUEST SOUTH CAROLINA REPUBLICAN PARTY THE ROAD TO THE WHITE HOUSE 53rd ANNUAL SILVER ELEPHANT STAFF SOUTH CAROLINA REPUBLICAN PARTY THE ROAD TO THE WHITE HOUSE 53rd ANNUAL SILVER ELEPHANT PRESS SOUTH CAROLINA REPUBLICAN PARTY THE ROAD TO THE WHITE HOUSE 53RD ANNUAL SILVER ELEPHANT DINNER • 2020 FTS-SC-RepParty-2020-SilverElephantProgram.indd 1 9/8/20 9:50 AM never WELCOME CHAIRMAN DREW MCKISSICK Welcome to the 2020 Silver Elephant Gala! For 53 years, South Carolina Republicans have gathered together each year to forget... celebrate our party’s conservative principles, as well as the donors and activists who help promote those principles in our government. While our Party has enjoyed increasing success in the years since our Elephant Club was formed, we always have to remember that no victories are ever perma- nent. They are dependent on our continuing to be faithful to do the fundamen- tals: communicating a clear conservative message that is relevant to voters, identifying and organizing fellow Republicans, and raising the money to make it all possible. As we gather this evening on the anniversary of the tragic terrorists attacks on our homeland in 2001, we’re reminded about what’s at stake in our elections this year - the protection of our families, our homes, our property, our borders and our fundamental values. This year’s election offers us an incredible opportunity to continue to expand our Party. -
Audit Report
Lexington Ballot Audit Report Lexington Ballot Audit Report Prec Precinct |----------------EL30A---------------|-------------------Audit------------------| Nber Name | Total Opt iVo Flash| iVo Opt Man Delta | Comments ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 0001 Batesburg 1189 0 1189 0 1189 0 0 0 0002 Mims 599 0 599 0 599 0 0 0 0003 Lake Murray #1 1176 0 1176 0 1176 0 0 0 0004 Mount Horeb 1158 0 1158 0 1158 0 0 0 0005 Old Barnwell Rd 825 0 825 0 825 0 0 0 0006 Beulah Church 1168 0 1168 0 1168 0 0 0 0007 Gilbert 1128 0 1128 0 1128 0 0 0 0008 Pond Branch 1338 0 1338 0 1338 0 0 0 0009 Seven Oaks 895 0 895 0 895 0 0 0 0010 Ridge Road 1161 0 1161 0 1161 0 0 0 0011 Summit 694 0 694 0 694 0 0 0 0012 Leesville 1273 0 1273 0 1273 0 0 0 0013 Red Bank South #1 1105 0 1105 0 1105 0 0 0 0014 Emmanuel Church 1181 0 1181 0 1181 0 0 0 0015 Hollow Creek 1216 0 1216 0 1216 0 0 0 0016 Boiling Springs 1776 0 1776 0 1776 0 0 0 0017 Edmund #1 560 0 560 0 560 0 0 0 0018 Red Bank 1635 0 1635 0 1635 0 0 0 0019 Round Hill 1554 0 1554 0 1554 0 0 0 0020 Fairview 544 0 544 0 544 0 0 0 0021 Quail Hollow 1112 0 1112 0 1112 0 0 0 0022 Pelion #1 675 0 675 0 675 0 0 0 0023 Mack - Edisto 402 0 402 0 402 0 0 0 0024 Swansea #1 692 0 692 0 540 0 0 152 Missing Audit data Machine - Ballots 5119473 - 126 5122199 - 138 5124688 - 142 5132744 - 134 0025 Sandy Run 554 0 554 0 554 0 0 0 0026 Gaston #1 708 0 708 0 708 0 0 0 0027 Sharpe's Hill 892 0 892 0 892 0 0 0 0028 Chapin 1554 0 1554 0 1554 0 0 0 0029 Leaphart Road 494 0 494 0 494 0 0 0 0030 Westover 1056 0 1056 0 1056 0 0 0 0031 Edenwood 1149 0 1149 0 956 0 0 193 Missing Audit data Machine - Ballots 5120230 - 173 5125257 - 140 5128616 - 158 5128673 - 167 5131833 - 179 5136288 - 139 0032 Cromer 831 0 831 0 831 0 0 0 0033 Lexington #1 1510 0 1510 0 1510 0 0 0 0034 Lexington No. -
2010 Arts Advocacy Handbook
2010 ARTS ADVOCACY HANDBOOK Celebrating 30 Years of Service to the Arts January 2010 Dear Arts Leader: As we celebrate our 30th year of service to the arts, we know that “Art Works in South Carolina” – in our classrooms and in our communities. We also know that effective advocacy must take place every day! And there has never been a more important time to advocate for the arts than NOW. With drastic funding reductions to the South Carolina Arts Commission and arts education programs within the S. C. Department of Education, state arts funding has never been more in jeopardy. On February 2nd, the South Carolina Arts Alliance will host Arts Advocacy Day – a special opportunity to celebrate the arts – to gather with colleagues and legislators – and to express support for state funding of the arts and arts education! Meet us at the Statehouse, 1st floor lobby (enter at the Sumter Street side) by 11:30 AM, to pick up one of our ART WORKS IN SOUTH CAROLINA “hard-hats” and advocacy buttons to wear. If you already have a hat or button, please bring them! We’ll greet Legislators as they arrive on the 1st floor and 2nd floors. From the chamber galleries, you can view the arts being recognized on the House and Senate floors. You may want to “call out” your legislator to let him or her know you are at the Statehouse and plan to attend the Legislative Appreciation Luncheon. Then join arts leaders and legislators at the Legislative Appreciation Luncheon honoring the Legislative Arts Caucus. -
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 (Organizational Session)
NO. 1 JOURNAL of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA REGULAR SESSION BEGINNING TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2021 ________ TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2020 (ORGANIZATIONAL SESSION) Tuesday, December 1, 2020 (Organizational Session) Indicates Matter Stricken Indicates New Matter The House assembled at 11:00 a.m. Deliberations were opened with prayer by Rev. Charles E. Seastrunk, Jr., as follows: Our thought for today is from Nahum 1:7: “The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and He knows those who trust in Him.” Let us pray. Almighty God, source of all wisdom and knowledge, guide these women and men in the way of truth and righteousness. Send Your Spirit to keep them in Your love and care. Guide them as they make decisions that will affect both the people of their district and this State. Open their minds and spirit O’ Lord so they are able to absorb all the information they are receiving and use it for the betterment of the lives of others. Bless and keep them, their families, and all of our staff safe and well while they strive to do the state’s business. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayers. Amen. Pursuant to Rule 6.3, the House of Representatives was led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America by the SPEAKER. MOTION ADOPTED Rep. MCKNIGHT moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Lorenval Donte Evans, which was agreed to. APPOINTMENT OF THE TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN The CLERK of the late House announced that the first order of business is the appointment of a Temporary CHAIRMAN. -
CCAR Supported Candidates Information
PRIMARY2020 RESULTS FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® WINNING WITH THE REALTOR® PARTY RPAC is proud to announce that 35 out of our 41 supported state and federal candidates won their primary election. Congratulations to the RPAC supported candidates on their victory! 85% OF SC RPAC SUPPORTED CANDIDATES WON THEIR PRIMARY INCLUDING THOSE WHO WON THEIR RUNOFF INCLUDING 23 SC HOUSE CANDIDATES 16 SC SENATE CANDIDATES A TOTAL OF 35 RPAC SUPPORTED CANDIDATES WON THIER PRIMARY U.S. HOUSE CANDIDATE INCLUDING 1 5 RPAC SUPPORTED CANDIDATES WHO WON THEIR RUNOFF U.S. SENATE CANDIDATE 6 RPAC SUPPORTED CANDIDATES 1 LOST THIER PRIMARY OR RUNOFF CANDIDATE SUCCESS RATE BY STATE/LOCAL/FEDERAL 85% 66% 100% of SC RPAC of SC RPAC of Federal Candidates supported candidates supported candidates supported by SC RPAC in State Races won their in Local Races won their won their primaries. primaries. primaries. PRIMARY WINNERS SUPPORTED BY RPAC SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE District 5 - Republican District 57 - Democrat District 105 - Republican District 5 - Republican District 18 - Republican District 36 - Democrat ✓ Neal Collins ✓ Lucas Atkinson ✓ Kevin Hardee ✓ Tom Corbin ✓ Ronnie Cromer ✓ Kevin Johnson Incumbant Incumbant Incumbant Incumbant Incumbant Incumbant District 10 - Republican District 68 - Republican District 107 - Republican District 7 - Democrat District 25 - Republican District 39 - Democrat ✓ West Cox ✓ Heather Crawford ✓ Alan Clemmons ✓ Karl Allen ✓ Shane Massey ✓ Vernon Stephens Incumbant Incumbant Incumbant Incumbant -
The General Assembly of South Carolina 124Th Session List of Members
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF SOUTH CAROLINA 124TH SESSION LIST OF MEMBERS FIRST REGULAR SESSION Convening Tuesday, January 12, 2021 in Columbia (CORRECTED TO DECEMBER 31, 2020) Published by: Charles F. Reid, Clerk South Carolina House of Representatives Members of the 124th General Assembly of South Carolina The Senate 30 Republicans, 16 Democrats, Total 46. All Senators elected in 2020 to serve until Monday after the General Election in November of 2024. Pursuant to Section 2-1-60 of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Act 513 of 1984, Senators are elected from 46 single member districts. [D] after the name indicates Democrat and [R] indicates Republican. Explanation of Reference Marks ✶ Indicates 2020 Senators re-elected . 40 Without previous legislative service (unmarked) . 6 Vacancies . 0 Total Membership 2020-2024 . 46 Information Telephones President's Office . (803) 212-6430 President Pro Tempore Emeritus' Office (111 Gressette Bldg.). (803) 212-6455 Clerk's Office (401 Gressette Bldg.) . (803) 212-6200 (1st Floor, State House) . (803) 212-6700 Agriculture & Natural Resources Com. (402 Gressette Bldg.) . (803) 212-6230 Banking & Insurance Com. (410 Gressette Bldg.) . (803) 212-6240 Bookkeeping (534 Brown Bldg.) . (803) 212-6550 Corrections & Penology Com. (211 Gressette Bldg.) . (803) 212-6420 Education Com. (404 Gressette Bldg.) . (803) 212-6250 Ethics Com. (205 Gressette Bldg.) . (803) 212-6410 Family and Veterans' Services (303 Gressette Bldg.) . (803) 212-6320 Finance Com. (111 Gressette Bldg.) . (803) 212-6640 Fish, Game & Forestry Com. (305 Gressette Bldg.) . (803) 212-6340 Health Care (Nurse) (511-B Gressette Bldg.) . (803) 212-6175 Interstate Cooperation Com. (213 Gressette Bldg.) .