Michael Fair
| Michael Fair | ||
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| South Carolina State Senate District 6 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1996-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 14, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 17 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10,400/year | |
| Per diem | $131/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1996 | |
| Next election | November 8, 206 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| South Carolina State House of Representatives | ||
| 1985-1996 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of South Carolina, 1969 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | June 16, 1946 | |
| Profession | Insurance | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Fair's political experience began with his service for Greenville County Council from 1976 to 1982. He went on to serve in the South Carolina State House from 1985 to 1995. He was a candidate for the United States House, District 4, in 1998. He joined the South Carolina State Senate in 1996. He has served in that position since, representing the 6th district.
Fair works in insurance.
Fair graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1969.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Fair served on the following committees:
| South Carolina Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Corrections and Penology, Chair | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Medical Affairs | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Fair served on the following committees:
| South Carolina Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Corrections and Penology, Chair | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Fish, Game and Forestry | ||||
| • Medical Affairs | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Fair served on the following committees:
| South Carolina Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Corrections and Penology | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Fish, Game and Forestry | ||||
| • Medical Affairs | ||||
Elections
2012
Fair won election in the 2012 election for South Carolina State Senate District 6. Fair defeated Chris Sullivan in the June 12 Republican primary and defeated Tommie Reece (R-Petition Candidate) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2] Fair won in the general election on November 6, 2012.[3][4]
| South Carolina State Senate, District 6, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Michael Fair Incumbent |
69.3% | 24,758 | |
| Republican (Petition) | Tommie Reece | 30.2% | 10,808 | |
| Other | Write-Ins | 0.5% | 178 | |
| Total Votes | 35,744 | |||
| South Carolina State Senate District 6 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Mike Fair Incumbent |
78.4% | 1,367 |
| Chris Sullivan | 21.6% | 376 |
| Total Votes | 1,743 | |
2008
On November 4, 2008, Fair won re-election for District 6 of the South Carolina State Senate with 29,280 votes, ahead of write-ins (570).[5]
Fair raised $76,703 for his campaign.[6]
| South Carolina State Senate, District 6 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Michael Fair (R)
|
29,280 | |||
| Write-ins | 570 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2008
Fair raised $76,703 in the 2008 election cycle.
His major contributors are listed below.[7]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Senate Republican Caucus of South Carolina | $7,025 |
| South Carolina Health Care Association | $2,000 |
| Waste Management | $2,000 |
| Mike Fair | $1,778 |
| SCANA Corporation | $1,500 |
Personal
Fair and his wife Judy have one child.
External links
- 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
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission "2012 Candidates," Accessed April 25, 2012
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "Official Primary Results," June 29, 2012
- ↑ AP.org "South Carolina State Senate and State House Election Results" Accessed November 7, 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 Fair's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ Campaign contributors to Michael Fair
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