Leon Howard
| Leon Howard | ||
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| South Carolina House District 76 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1994 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 10, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 19 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10,400/year | |
| Per diem | $131/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1994 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Businessman | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Education
Howard received numerous certificates for advanced studies in Automotive/Computer Technology. He also attended the General Motors Automotive Training Center. He received his AD from Midlands Technical College.
Professional experience
Howard is the President of Howard's Garage, Paint and Body Shop, and Wrecker Service.
Political experience
Howard is the Chair of the Board of School Commissioners for Richland County School District One. He joined the South Carolina State House of Representatives in 1995 and has served in that position since. He represents the 76th District.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Howard served on the following committees:
| South Carolina Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs, Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Howard served on the following committees:
| South Carolina Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs, Chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Howard served on the following committees:
| South Carolina Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs | ||||
Elections
2012
Howard ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 12 and won in the general election on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| South Carolina House of Representatives, District 76, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Leon Howard Incumbent |
78.7% | 12,172 | |
| Republican | Chuck Hill | 21.2% | 3,282 | |
| Other | Write-Ins | 0.1% | 11 | |
| Total Votes | 15,465 | |||
{{Primary
2010
Howard ran unopposed in the June 8 Democratic primary for District 76 of the South Carolina House of Representatives. Howard defeated Victor Kocher (L) in the general election on November 2[3].
| South Carolina House of Representatives, District 76 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Leon Howard (D)
|
8,951 | 87.85% | ||
| Victor Kocher (L) | 1,220 | 11.97% | ||
| Write-In | 18 | 0.18% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008 Howard won re-election to the 76th District seat in the South Carolina House of Representatives, defeating Victor Kocher (L).
Howard raised $18,750 for his campaign, while Kocher raised $1,395.[4]
| South Carolina House of Representatives, District 76 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Leon Howard (D)
|
12,810 | |||
| Victor Kocher (L) | 1,335 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, a year in which Howard was up for re-election, he collected $22,250 in donations.[5]
His largest contributors in 2010 were:
| South Carolina House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Leon Howard's campaign in 2010 | |
| Midlands Orthopaedics Pa | $1,000 |
| Walgreens | $1,000 |
| Southeastern Spine Institute | $1,000 |
| Julian, Jane | $1,000 |
| Second Loop Townhouses | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $22,250 |
2008
Howard raised $18,750 in the 2008 election cycle.
His major contributors are listed below.[6]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| South Carolina Optometric Association | $1,300 |
| 11 different donors each donated: | $1,000 |
Personal
Howard is single.
External links
- South Carolina House of Representative - Rep. Leon Howard
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 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 23, 2012
- ↑ South Carolina general election results
- ↑ Follow the Money's report 2008 Campaign donations in South Carolina
- ↑ 2010 campaign contributions
- ↑ Campaign contributors to Leon Howard
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