Scott Talley
Scott Talley | |
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Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 12th district | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office November 14, 2016 | |
Preceded by | Lee Bright |
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 34th district | |
In office 2000–2008 | |
Preceded by | John D. Hawkins |
Succeeded by | Mike Forrester |
Personal details | |
Born | (1976-06-25) June 25, 1976 (age 48) Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Kelly J. Bigham (m. 2003) |
Children | 3 |
Alma mater | Wofford College (BA) University of South Carolina School of Law (JD) |
Profession | Attorney, politician |
Scott F. Talley (born June 25, 1976) is an American politician. He is a member of the South Carolina Senate from the 12th District (Spartanburg), serving since 2016. Previously, he served the 34th House District in the South Carolina House of Representatives. He is a member of the Republican party.
S.C. House of Representatives (2000-2008)
S.C. Senate
Talley was first elected to represent South Carolina's 12th Senate District, covering parts of Spartanburg County, in 2016.[1] Previously, he challenged his predecessor, Lee Bright, in 2008. However, it would take a second primary challenge in 2016 for Talley to successfully unseat the incumbent.
In 2022, Talley announced he would be retiring and not seeking re-election in the 2024 race.[2]
Endorsements
In June 2023, Talley endorsed Tim Scott in the 2024 United States presidential election.[3]
Political views
Medicinal Cannabis
Talley supports the legalization of medicinal cannabis for patients with debilitating conditions as recommended by a licensed physician.[4]
Personal Life
Talley was born on June 25, 1976 in Spartanburg, South Carolina, where he currently resides today. He and his wife, Kelly, have three children.[1] He is the Vice President of the Tyger River Foundation, an organization dedicated to the promotion, protection, and restoration of the natural and historic resources of the Tyger River Basin.[5]
Electoral history
Year | Office | Type | Party | Main opponent | Party | Votes for Talley | Result | Swing | Ref. | |||||||
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Total | % | P. | ±% | |||||||||||||
2000 | S.C. Representative | Rep. primary | Republican | Charles A. Nichols | Republican | 2,533 | 80.44% | 1st | N/A | Won | N/A | [6] | ||||
General | Republican | Write-in | N/A | 8,816 | 99.65% | 1st | N/A | Won | Hold | [6] | ||||||
2002 | General | Republican | Write-in | N/A | 6,695 | 99.84% | 1st | +0.19% | Won | Hold | [7] | |||||
2004 | General | Republican | Royce A. Justice | Democratic | 8,900 | 65.43% | 1st | -34.41% | Won | Hold | [8] | |||||
2006 | General | Republican | Write-in | N/A | 6,980 | 99.15% | 1st | +33.72% | Won | Hold | [9] | |||||
2008 | S.C. Senate | Rep. primary | Republican | Lee Bright[a] | Republican | 4,194 | 44.15% | 1st | N/A | Runoff | N/A | [10] | ||||
Rep. primary runoff | Republican | Lee Bright[a] | Republican | 3,701 | 48.70% | 2nd | N/A | Lost | N/A | [11][12] | ||||||
2016 | Rep. primary | Republican | Lee Bright[a] | Republican | 2,594 | 26.56% | 2nd | -17.59% | Runoff | N/A | [13] | |||||
Rep. primary runoff | Republican | Lee Bright[a] | Republican | 4,863 | 51.60% | 1st | +2.90% | Won | N/A | [14][15][16] | ||||||
General | Republican | Write-in | N/A | 41,352 | 98.36% | 1st | N/A | Won | Hold | [17] | ||||||
2020 | Rep. primary | Republican | Mark Lynch | Republican | 8,015 | 52.82% | 1st | +1.22% | Won | N/A | [18][19] | |||||
General | Republican | Dawn Bingham | Democratic | 42,201 | 64.86% | 1st | -33.50% | Won | Hold | [20] |
Notes
- ^ a b c d Incumbent seeking re-election.
References
- ^ a b "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
- ^ Bustos, Joseph (May 17, 2022). "Upstate SC senator won't seek reelection in 2024 after 16 years in General Assembly". The State. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ Sen. Tim Scott in Spartanburg to announce campaign endorsements". FOX Carolina. June 12, 2023. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
- ^ "South Carolina Senate Medical Cannabis Voter Guide" (PDF). Marijuana Policy Project. June 9, 2020. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ Healy, Lee G. (April 14, 2011). "Tyger River foundation aims to protect Upstate's land". Spartanburg Herald Journal. Retrieved 2024-04-21.
- ^ a b "South Carolina Election Report 2000" (PDF). SCVotes.gov. Columbia, SC: S.C. State Election Commission. 2001. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
- ^ "South Carolina Election Report (2002)" (PDF). South Carolina Election Commission. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
- ^ "South Carolina 2004 Election Report" (PDF). SCVotes.gov. State of South Carolina Election Commission. January 11, 2006. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
- ^ "South Carolina Election Report (2006)" (PDF). South Carolina Election Commission. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
- ^ "2008 Statewide Primaries: State Senate, District 12 - REP". South Carolina Election Commission. 2008-06-27. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ Dalton, Robert W. (June 25, 2008). "Bright defeats Talley". Spartanburg Herald Journal. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ "RUN-OFF - 2008 Republican and Democratic Primary: State Senate, District 12 - REP". South Carolina Election Commission. 2008-07-01. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ "South Carolina 2016 Republican and Democratic Primary: State Senate, District 12 - REP". South Carolina Election Commission. 2016-07-26. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ Bell, Rudolph (June 28, 2016). "Talley beats Bright with help from advocates". The Greenville News. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ Auton, Scottie Kay (2016-06-29). "Talley defeats Sen. Bright in District 12 run-off". WSPA 7NEWS. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ "South Carolina 2016 Republican and Democratic Primary Runoff: State Senate, District 12 - REP". South Carolina Election Commission. 2016-07-05. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ "South Carolina 2016 Statewide General Election: State Senate, District 12". South Carolina Election Commission. 2023-02-01. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
- ^ Montgomery, Bob (June 10, 2020). "Talley wins GOP primary over Lynch in District 12 Senate race". Independent Mail. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ "2020 Statewide Primaries: State Senate, District 12 - REP". South Carolina Election Commission. 2020-06-12. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
- ^ "2020 Statewide General Election: State Senate, District 12". South Carolina Election Commission. 2021-06-30. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
South Carolina House of Representatives | ||
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Preceded by | Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 34th district 2001-2008 | Succeeded by Mike Forrester |
South Carolina Senate | ||
Preceded by | Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 12th district 2016–present | Incumbent |
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