B.R. Skelton
| B.R. Skelton | ||
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| South Carolina House District 3 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2002 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 10, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 11 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10,400/year | |
| Per diem | $131/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2002 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Education
Skelton earned his BS and MS from Clemson University in 1956 and 1958, respectively. He went on to receive his PhD from Duke University in 1964.
Professional experience
Skelton has worked in the following positions: Real Estate Broker, Residential Contractor, Professor Emeritus of Economics at Clemson University, and Arbitrator/Mediator.
Political experience
Skelton served on the Clemson City Council from 1971 to 1974. He then joined the South Carolina State House of Representatives in 2003. He has served in that position since, representing the 3rd District.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Skelton served on the following committees:
| South Carolina Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Ways and Means | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Skelton served on the following committees:
| South Carolina Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Ways and Means | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Skelton served on the following committees:
| South Carolina Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education and Public Works | ||||
Elections
2012
Skelton was defeated in the Republican primary on June 12 by Ed J. Harris, but the result was overturned by the state GOP chairman after it was revealed Harris had not filed all the necessary paperwork to run.[1] Skelton defeated Ed J. Harris in the general election on November 6, 2012.[2][3][4] [5]
| South Carolina House of Representatives, District 3, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  B.R. Skelton Incumbent |
53.2% | 5,384 | |
| Republican | Ed J. Harris | 46.3% | 4,679 | |
| Other | Write-Ins | 0.5% | 49 | |
| Total Votes | 10,112 | |||
| South Carolina House of Representatives District 3 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Ed J. Harris |
51.6% | 1,146 |
| B.R. Skelton Incumbent | 48.4% | 1,073 |
| Total Votes | 2,219 | |
2010
Skelton ran unopposed in the June 8 Republican primary for District 3 of the South Carolina House of Representatives. Skelton won unopposed in the general election on November 2.[6].
| South Carolina House of Representatives, District 3 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| B.R. Skelton (R)
|
5,125 | 96.44% | ||
| Write-In | 189 | 3.56% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008 Skelton won re-election to the 3rd District seat in the South Carolina House of Representatives, defeating Jason Gale (D).
Skelton raised $60,895 for his campaign, while Gale raised $2,526.[7]
| South Carolina House of Representatives, District 3 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| B.R. Skelton (R)
|
6,458 | |||
| Jason Gale (D) | 3,650 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2008
Skelton raised $60,895 in the 2008 election cycle.
His major contributors are listed below.[8]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| B R Skelton | $20,000 |
| House Republicans Caucus of South Carolina | $10,000 |
| South Carolina Leadership PAC | $2,000 |
| Palmetto Leadership Council | $2,000 |
| W J Breas Inc | $2,000 |
| Carolina Commerce Fund | $2,000 |
Personal
Skelton and his wife, Vickie Lynn, have four children.
External links
- South Carolina House of Representative - Rep. B.R. Skelton
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
References
- ↑ WSPA, "SC GOP Chairman Overturns House District 3 Results, Declares Incumbent Winner," July 10, 2012
- ↑ AP.org "South Carolina State Senate and State House Election Results" Accessed November 7, 2012
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission "2012 Candidates," Accessed April 19, 2012
- ↑ WYFF "South Carolina - Summary Vote Results," Accessed June 12, 2012
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "Official Primary Results," June 29, 2012
- ↑ South Carolina general election results
- ↑ Follow the Money's report 2008 Campaign donations in South Carolina
- ↑ Campaign contributors to B R Skelton
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