Nelson Hardwick
| Nelson Hardwick | ||
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| South Carolina House District 106 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2004 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 10, 2014 | ||
| 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 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Self-employed | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Education
Hardwick earned his BS in Chemical Engineering from Clemson University in 1973. He went on to receive his MS in Environmental Engineering from Clemson University in 1977.
Professional experience
Hardwick was an Engineering Manager for Grand Strand Water and Sewer from 1978 to 1980. He has been self-employed in the field of Engineering Consulting and Real Estate Investment since 1980.
Political experience
Hardwick joined the South Carolina State House of Representatives in 2005. He has served in that position since, representing the 106th District.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Hardwick served on the following committees:
| South Carolina Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture, Natural Resources & Environmental Affairs, Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hardwick served on the following committees:
| South Carolina Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture, Natural Resources & Environmental Affairs, Chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hardwick served on the following committees:
| South Carolina Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture, Natural Resources & Environmental Affairs | ||||
Elections
2012
Hardwick defeated Rod Smith (South Carolina) in the Republican primary on June 12 and ran unopposed in the general election on November 6, 2012.[1][2][3]
| South Carolina House of Representatives, District 106, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Nelson Hardwick Incumbent |
99.5% | 14,709 | |
| Other | Write-Ins | 0.5% | 79 | |
| Total Votes | 14,788 | |||
| South Carolina House of Representatives District 106 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Nelson Hardwick Incumbent |
69.6% | 2,378 |
| Rod Smith | 30.4% | 1,038 |
| Total Votes | 3,416 | |
2010
Hardwick defeated Mande Wilkes in the June 8 Republican primary for District 106 of the South Carolina House of Representatives by a margin of 2,519-2,112. Hardwick won unopposed in the general election on November 2[4].
| House of Representatives Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Nelson Hardwick(Incumbent)
|
2,519 | |||
| Mande Wilkes | 2,112 | |||
| South Carolina House of Representatives, District 106 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Nelson Hardwick (R)
|
11,139 | 99.52% | ||
| Write-In | 54 | 0.48% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008 Hardwick won re-election unopposed to the South Carolina House of Representatives with 14,774 votes, representing District 106.
Hardwick raised $10,400 for his campaign.[5]
| South Carolina House of Representatives, District 106 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Nelson Hardwick (R)
|
14,774 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, a year in which Hardwick was up for re-election, he collected $64,568 in donations.[6]
His largest contributors in 2010 were:
| South Carolina House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Nelson Hardwick's campaign in 2010 | |
| House Republican Caucus Of South Carolina | $5,000 |
| Carolina Commerce Fund | $2,000 |
| American Council Of Engineering Companies Of South Carolina | $1,500 |
| Visit Media | $1,000 |
| Miller, Steve | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $64,568 |
2008
Hardwick raised $10,400 in the 2008 election cycle.
His major contributors are listed below.[7]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina | $1,500 |
| South Carolina Health Care Association | $1,500 |
| 5 different donors each donated: | $1,000 |
Personal
Hardwick and his wife, Marty, have three children.
External links
- South Carolina House of Representative - Rep. Nelson Hardwick
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
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 24, 2012
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "Official Primary Results," June 29, 2012
- ↑ South Carolina general election results
- ↑ Follow the Money's report 2008 Campaign donations in South Carolina
- ↑ 2010 campaign contributions
- ↑ Campaign contributors to Nelson Hardwick
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