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J. David Weeks
| J. David Weeks | ||
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| South Carolina House District 51 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2000 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 10, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 13 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10,400/year | |
| Per diem | $131/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2000 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Contents |
Weeks was one of several South Carolina lawmakers who traveled to Panama in September 2010 for a three-day trip paid for by the South Carolina State Ports Authority, even though he's a member of a commission that oversees the authority.[1] At least $29,000 was spent on the Ports Authority-sponsored junket, which sought to promote South Carolina ports to Panama Canal officials.[2] Information gathered by the investigative journalism website The Nerve showed that the authority covered most of the costs for the seven-member legislative group, which included five legislators - Weeks; Sen. Lawrence Grooms, R-Berkeley; Rep. Bill Sandifer, III, R-Oconee; Sen. Phillip Shoopman, R-Greenville, and then-Rep. Harry Cato, R-Greenville.[3]
Education
Weeks attended Morris College, School of Religion. He then earned his BA from Morris College in 1975. He went on to receive his JD from the University of South Carolina in 1989. He then received his MEd from Howard University in 1996.
Professional experience
Weeks served as Municipal Court Judge of Timmonsville from 1996 to 2000. He is currently an attorney.
Political experience
Weeks served as Chair of the Sumter City/County Planning Committee from 1998 to 2000. He then joined the South Carolina House of Representatives in 2001. He has served in that position since, representing the 51st District.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Weeks served on the following committees:
| South Carolina Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Ethics, Vice Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Weeks served on the following committees:
| South Carolina Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judiciary | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Weeks served on the following committees:
| South Carolina Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judiciary | ||||
Elections
2012
Weeks ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 12 and in the general election on November 6, 2012.[4][5]
| South Carolina House of Representatives, District 51, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  J. David Weeks Incumbent |
99.5% | 14,049 | |
| Other | Write-Ins | 0.5% | 77 | |
| Total Votes | 14,126 | |||
2010
Weeks ran unopposed in both the June 8 Democratic primary and November 2 general election for District 51 of the South Carolina House of Representatives.
| South Carolina House of Representatives, District 51 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| J. David Weeks (D)
|
6,973 | 99.32% | ||
| Write-In | 48 | 0.68% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008 Weeks won re-election unopposed to the South Carolina House of Representatives with 11,855 votes, representing District 51[6].
Weeks raised $14,150 for his campaign.[7]
| South Carolina House of Representatives, District 51 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| J. David Weeks (D)
|
11,855 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, a year in which Weeks was up for re-election, he collected $17,250 in donations.[8]
His largest contributors in 2010 were:
| South Carolina House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to J. David Weeks's campaign in 2010 | |
| South Carolina Beer Wholesalers Association | $1,000 |
| Trone, David | $1,000 |
| Pfizer | $1,000 |
| Trust, Cathy B Harvin | $1,000 |
| Friends Of Jim Clyburn | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $17,250 |
2008
Weeks raised $14,150 in the 2008 election cycle.
His major contributors are listed below.[9]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| 7 different donors each donated: | $1,000 |
Personal
Weeks and his wife, Cheryl, have two children.
External links
- South Carolina House of Representative - Rep. J. David Weeks
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
References
- ↑ Ports Authority Spends 29K on Panama Trip, The Nerve, January, 26, 2011
- ↑ Ports Authority Spends 29K on Panama Trip, The Nerve, January, 26, 2011
- ↑ Ports Authority Spends 29K on Panama Trip, The Nerve, January, 26, 2011
- ↑ AP.org "South Carolina State Senate and State House Election Results" Accessed November 7, 2012
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission "2012 Candidates," Accessed April 23, 2012
- ↑ South Carolina general election results
- ↑ Follow the Money's report 2008 Campaign donations in South Carolina
- ↑ 2010 campaign contributions
- ↑ Campaign contributors to J David Weeks
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