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Harvey Peeler
| Harvey Peeler | ||
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| South Carolina State Senate District 14 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1980-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 14, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 33 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10,400/year | |
| Per diem | $131/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1980 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Clemson University, 1970 | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Army | |
| Years of service | 1970-1972 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | September 8, 1948 | |
| Place of birth | Gaffney, SC | |
| Profession | Vice President and General Manager, Peeler Jersey Farms Inc. | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Peeler was on the South Carolina Appalachian Council of Governments. He served as Chair of the Finance Committee from 1977 to 1980. He joined the South Carolina State Senate in 1980. He has served in that position since, representing the 14th district.
Peeler was a Lieutenant in the United States Army from 1970 to 1972. He has worked as Vice President and General Manager of Peeler Jersey Farms Inc. since 1974. He is currently a businessman and dairyman.
Peeler earned his BS from Clemson University in 1970.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Peeler served on the following committees:
| South Carolina Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Ethics | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Interstate Cooperation | ||||
| • Medical Affairs, Chair | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Peeler served on the following committees:
| South Carolina Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Ethics | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Interstate Cooperation | ||||
| • Medical Affairs | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Peeler served on the following committees:
| South Carolina Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Ethics | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Interstate Cooperation | ||||
| • Medical Affairs | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Harvey Peeler endorsed Rick Perry in the 2012 presidential election. [1]
Elections
2012
Peeler won election in the 2012 election for South Carolina State Senate District 14. Peeler ran unopposed in the June 12 Republican primary and ran unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3] [4]
| South Carolina State Senate, District 14, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | 99.1% | 31,620 | ||
| Other | Write-Ins | 0.9% | 278 | |
| Total Votes | 31,898 | |||
2008
Peeler won re-election for District 14 of the South Carolina State Senate with 29,179, ahead of write-ins (230).[5]
Peeler raised $191,954 for his campaign.[6]
| South Carolina State Senate, District 14 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| |
29,179 | |||
| Write-ins | 230 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2008
Peeler raised $191,954 in the 2008 election cycle.
His top contributors are listed below.[7]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Harvey Peeler | $85,000 |
| Senate Republican Caucus of South Carolina | $2,025 |
| South Carolina Health Care Association | $2,000 |
| SCANA Corporation | $1,500 |
Personal
Peeler and his wife Ila LaDonna have three children.
External links
- Harvey Peeler'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
- Harvey Peeler on Twitter
- Harvey Peeler's YouTube Channel
References
- ↑ Race 4 2012 "Perry Unveils Endorsements From 21 SC State Legislators," September 21, 2011
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, “2012 General Election – Official Results,” November 19, 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 25, 2012
- ↑ South Carolina official election results for 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Peeler's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ Campaign contributors to Harvey Peeler
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