Paul Campbell
| Paul Campbell | ||
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| South Carolina State Senate District 44 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 14, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10,400/year | |
| Per diem | $131/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2007 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Clemson University, 1968 | |
| Master's | Jacksonville State University, 1978 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | July 10, 1946 | |
| Profession | Retired | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Campbell joined the South Carolina State Senate in 2007. He has served in that position since, representing the 44th district.
Campbell was a Regional President of Alcoa, but he is now retired. He is currently a consultant.
Campbell earned his BS in Chemical Engineering from Clemson University in 1968. He went on to receive his MBA from Jacksonville State University in 1978.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Campbell served on the following committees:
| South Carolina Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Corrections and Penology | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • General | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Campbell served on the following committees:
| South Carolina Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Corrections and Penology | ||||
| • Fish, Game and Forestry | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Campbell served on the following committees:
| South Carolina Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Corrections and Penology | ||||
| • Fish, Game and Forestry | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Paul Campbell endorsed Rick Perry in the 2012 presidential election. [1]
Film incentives
Campbell supports increasing taxpayer-funded film incentives to organizations working in South Carolina. On February 26, 2013 the South Carolina Senate Finance Committee passed legislation that would increase incentives to film companies to work in South Carolina.[2]
Currently, South Carolina offers a 15 percent rebate to film companies on spending and wages in South Carolina. If enacted, the new legislation would increase that level to 30 percent for supplies and 20 percent for wages (25 percent for a South Carolina resident). The rebate is only available if a company spends more than $1 million.[3]
Elections
2012
Campbell ran unopposed in the Republican primary on June 12 and in the general election on November 6, 2012.[4] [5][6]
| South Carolina State Senate, District 44, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Paul Campbell Incumbent |
98.6% | 25,928 | |
| Other | Write-Ins | 1.4% | 377 | |
| Total Votes | 26,305 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Campbell won re-election for District 44 of the South Carolina State Senate with 28,279 votes, ahead of write-ins (202).[7]
He raised $24,800 for his campaign.[8]
| South Carolina State Senate, District 44 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Paul Campbell, Jr. (R)
|
28,279 | |||
| Write-ins | 202 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2008
Campbell raised $24,800 in the 2008 election cycle.
His top contributors are listed below.[9]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Senate Republican Caucus of South Carolina | $5,000 |
| South Carolina Trucking Association | $2,000 |
| South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance | $2,000 |
| South Carolina Farm Bureau | $1,500 |
Personal
Campbell and his wife Vicki have three children.
External links
- Profile from the South Carolina Legislature
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
- Paul Campbell on LinkedIn
References
- ↑ Race 4 2012 "Perry Unveils Endorsements From 21 SC State Legislators," September 21, 2011
- ↑ The State "SC Senate proposes higher incentives," February 27, 2013
- ↑ The Nerve "Senate Panel Boosts Hollywood Tax Rebates," February 21, 2013
- ↑ AP.org "South Carolina State Senate and State House Election Results" Accessed November 7, 2012
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, Official Primary Results
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission "2012 Candidates," Accessed April 26, 2012
- ↑ South Carolina official election results for 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Campbell's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ Campaign contributors to Paul Campbell
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