Glenn Reese
| Glenn Reese | ||
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| South Carolina State Senate District 11 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1990-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 14, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 23 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10,400/year | |
| Per diem | $131/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1990 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Auburn University, 1963 | |
| Associate's | Mars Hill College, 1961 | |
| Master's | Converse College, 1967 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | January 6, 1942 | |
| Place of birth | Inman, SC | |
| Profession | Owner, Krispy Kreme Doughnut Company | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Reese was a candidate for the United States House, District 4, in 1998. He joined the South Carolina State Senate in 1990. He has served in that position since, representing the 11th district.
Reese was a teacher from 1963 to 1985. From 1963 to 2001, he worked as a sports official. He then worked as an International Sports Official from 1977 to 1999. He was also a Sports Commissioner from 1977 to 2000. He is currently the owner of Krispy Kreme Doughnut Company.
Reese earned his AA from Mars Hill College in 1961. He went on to receive his BA from Auburn University in 1963. He then earned his MA from Converse College in 1967.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Reese served on the following committees:
| South Carolina Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Banking and Insurance | ||||
| • Ethics | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • General | ||||
| • Invitations | ||||
| • Labor, Commerce and Industry | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Reese served on the following committees:
| South Carolina Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Banking and Insurance | ||||
| • Ethics | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • General | ||||
| • Invitations | ||||
| • Labor, Commerce and Industry | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Reese served on the following committees:
| South Carolina Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Banking and Insurance | ||||
| • Ethics | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • General | ||||
| • Labor, Commerce and Industry | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
Elections
2012
Reese won election in the 2012 election for South Carolina State Senate District 11. Reese ran unopposed in the June 12 Democratic primary and defeated Kerry Wood (R-Petition) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[1] [2]
| South Carolina State Senate, District 11, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Glenn Reese Incumbent |
71.1% | 21,355 | |
| Republican | Kerry Wood | 28.7% | 8,635 | |
| Other | Write-Ins | 0.2% | 55 | |
| Total Votes | 30,045 | |||
2008
Reese won re-election for District 11 of the South Carolina State Senate with 19,187 votes, ahead of Republican Mike Gardner (14,930) and write-ins (45).[3]
Reese raised $127,666 for his campaign, against $59,111 by Gardner.[4]
| South Carolina State Senate, District 11 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Glenn Reese (D)
|
19,187 | |||
| Mike Gardner (R) | 14,390 | |||
| Write-ins | 45 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2008
Reese raised $127,666 in the 2008 election cycle.
His top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Senate Democratic Caucus of South Carolina | $5,000 |
| Palmetto Hospitality of Fund I LLC | $2,000 |
| JM Family Enterprises | $1,500 |
Personal
Reese and his wife Janis Elizabeth have four children.
External links
- Glenn Reese's personal website
- Profile from the South Carolina Legislature
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1996
References
- ↑ AP.org "South Carolina State Senate and State House Election Results" Accessed November 7, 2012
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission "2012 Candidates," Accessed April 25, 2012
- ↑ South Carolina official election results for 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Reese's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ Campaign contributors to Glenn Reese
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