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Joyce Dickerson
Joyce Dickerson was a 2014 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. Senate from South Carolina.[1] Joyce Dickerson lost the general election on November 4, 2014. Dickerson defeated former York County Councilman Sidney Moore and Harry Pavilack in the Democratic primary.[2]
Biography
At the time of her candidacy, Dickerson was serving her third term in the Richland County Council, and she previously served as chair of the National Foundation for Women Legislators. Prior to her political career, she worked as a compliance auditor and cosmetologist. Her husband is an Air Force veteran, and she has been active in Democratic politics since the 1980s. Dickerson graduated from Midlands Technical College and Benedict College.[3][4][5]
Elections
2014
Dickerson ran in the 2014 election for the U.S. Senate, to represent South Carolina. Joyce Dickerson lost the general election on November 4, 2014. Dickerson defeated former York County Councilman Sidney Moore and Harry Pavilack in the Democratic primary.[2][1]
Election results
General election
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Tim Scott Incumbent |
61.1% | 757,215 | |
| Democratic | Joyce Dickerson | 37.1% | 459,583 | |
| American Party of South Carolina | Jill Bossi | 1.7% | 21,652 | |
| N/A | Write-in | 0% | 532 | |
| Total Votes | 1,238,982 | |||
| Source: South Carolina State Election Commission | ||||
Democratic primary
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Joyce Dickerson |
65.4% | 72,547 | ||
| Sidney Moore | 23.6% | 26,191 | ||
| Harry Pavilack | 11% | 12,214 | ||
| Total Votes | 110,952 | |||
| Source: Results via Associated Press |
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Polls
| General Election | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poll | Tim Scott | Joyce Dickerson | Jill Bossi | Margin of Error | Sample Size | ||||||||||||||
| The Winthrop Poll September 21-28, 2014 | 52.4% | 31.8% | 1.8% | +/-3 | 1,082 | ||||||||||||||
| Note: A "0%" finding means the candidate was not a part of the poll. The polls above may not reflect all polls that have been conducted in this race. Those displayed are a random sampling chosen by Ballotpedia staff. If you would like to nominate another poll for inclusion in the table, send an email to editor@ballotpedia.org | |||||||||||||||||||
| General Election | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poll | Tim Scott | Joyce Dickerson | Margin of Error | Sample Size | |||||||||||||||
| YouGov September 20 - October 1, 2014 | 54% | 31% | +/-2 | 2,663 | |||||||||||||||
| YouGov August 18 - September 2, 2014 | 52% | 31% | +/-5 | 833 | |||||||||||||||
| Note: A "0%" finding means the candidate was not a part of the poll. The polls above may not reflect all polls that have been conducted in this race. Those displayed are a random sampling chosen by Ballotpedia staff. If you would like to nominate another poll for inclusion in the table, send an email to editor@ballotpedia.org | |||||||||||||||||||
| General Election | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poll | Tim Scott | Joyce Dickerson | Other | Undecided | Margin of Error | Sample Size | |||||||||||||
| Rasmussen Reports July 9-10, 2014 | 53% | 31% | 6% | 11% | +/-4 | 750 | |||||||||||||
| Note: A "0%" finding means the candidate was not a part of the poll. The polls above may not reflect all polls that have been conducted in this race. Those displayed are a random sampling chosen by Ballotpedia staff. If you would like to nominate another poll for inclusion in the table, send an email to editor@ballotpedia.org | |||||||||||||||||||
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Recent news
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See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Post and Courier, "Democrat Joyce Dickerson challenging US Sen. Tim Scott," accessed May 13, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Associated Press, "South Carolina - Summary Vote Results," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Greenville Online, "3 Democrats seek chance at Senate seat," accessed May 21, 2014
- ↑ Senatenj.com, "Senator Allen Installed as Chair of National Foundation for Women Legislators," March 17, 2014
- ↑ WORD 106.3 Radio, "Your Voice, Your Vote 2014," accessed May 21, 2014
