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Kevin Bryant
| Kevin Bryant | ||
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| South Carolina State Senate District 3 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2004-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 14, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 9 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10,400/year | |
| Per diem | $131/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2004 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Georgia, 1989 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | February 19, 1967 | |
| Place of birth | Anderson, SC | |
| Profession | Pharmacist | |
| Religion | Christian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Bryant was a delegate at the Republican National Convention in 2000. He was the Chairman of the Anderson County Republican Party from 1997 to 2001. He joined the South Carolina State Senate in 2004 and has served in that position since. He represents the 3rd district.
Bryant earned his BS in Pharmacy from the University of Georgia in 1989.
Bryant has worked as a Pharmacist for Bryant Pharmacy and Supply since 1989.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Bryant served on the following committees:
| South Carolina Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • General | ||||
| • Invitations, Chair | ||||
| • Labor, Commerce and Industry | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Bryant served on the following committees:
| South Carolina Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • General | ||||
| • Labor, Commerce and Industry | ||||
| • Medical Affairs | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Bryant served on the following committees:
| South Carolina Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • General | ||||
| • Labor, Commerce and Industry | ||||
| • Medical Affairs | ||||
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Kevin Bryant endorsed Ron Paul in the 2012 presidential election. [1]
Elections
2012
Bryant won election in the 2012 election for South Carolina State Senate District 3. Bryant defeated Don C. Bowen, Jr. in the June 12 Republican primary and ran unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[2] [3][4][5]
| South Carolina State Senate, District 3, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Kevin Bryant Incumbent |
98.4% | 34,954 | |
| Other | Write-Ins | 1.6% | 553 | |
| Total Votes | 35,507 | |||
| South Carolina State Senate District 3 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Kevin Bryant Incumbent |
75.9% | 4,777 |
| Dan C. Bowen, Jr. | 24.1% | 1,514 |
| Total Votes | 6,291 | |
2008
On November 4, 2008, Bryant won re-election for District 3 of the South Carolina State Senate with 25,544 votes, ahead of Democrat Marshall Meadors (20,295) and write-ins (32).[6]
Bryant raised $141,119 for his campaign, against $246,797 by Meadors.[7]
| South Carolina State Senate, District 3 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Kevin Bryant (R)
|
25,544 | |||
| Marshall Meadors | 20,295 | |||
| Write-ins | 32 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2008
Bryant raised $141,119 in the 2008 election cycle.
His major contributors are listed below.[8]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Kevin and Ann Bryant | $2,350 |
| Senate Republican Caucus of South Carolina | $2,025 |
| Joseph Stillwell | $2,000 |
| BJ and Peggy Durham | $2,000 |
| National Healthcare Corporation | $2,000 |
| Cliff and Gloria Bryant | $2,000 |
| Paul Farago | $2,000 |
| Duke Energy | $2,000 |
Personal
Bryant and his wife Ann have three children.
External links
- Kevin Bryant'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
- Kevin Bryant on Twitter
References
- ↑ MSNBC, "Paul: This is a 'two-man race'," January 17, 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 State Election Commission, "Official Primary Results," June 29, 2012
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, “2012 General Election – Official Results,” November 19, 2012
- ↑ South Carolina official election results for 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Bryant's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ Campaign contributors to Kevin Bryant
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