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Raymond Cleary
| Raymond Cleary | ||
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| South Carolina State Senate District 34 | ||
| 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 | Ohio State University, 1970 | |
| Other | DDS, Ohio State University Dental School, 1973 | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Air Force | |
| Years of service | 1973-1975 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | August 13, 1948 | |
| Place of birth | Cincinnati, OH | |
| Profession | Dentist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Cleary joined the South Carolina State Senate in 2004. He has served in that position since, representing the 34th district.
Cleary is the Founder/Chairman of Beach First National Bank. He was a Captain in the United States Air Force from 1973 to 1975. He has been a dentist for Dr. Raymond E. Cleary DDS PA, since 1975.
Cleary earned his BA from Ohio State University in 1970. He went on to receive his DDS from Ohio State University Dental School in 1973.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Cleary served on the following committees:
| South Carolina Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • General | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Medical Affairs | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
| • Invitations | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Cleary served on the following committees:
| South Carolina Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • General | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Labor, Commerce and Industry | ||||
| • Medical Affairs | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Cleary served on the following committees:
| South Carolina Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • General | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Labor, Commerce and Industry | ||||
| • Medical Affairs | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
Elections
2012
Cleary ran unopposed in the June 12 Republican primary. The general election took place on November 6, 2012 and Cleary ran unopposed.[1] [2][3][4]
| South Carolina State Senate, District 34, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Raymond Cleary Incumbent |
99.1% | 38,928 | |
| Other | Write-Ins | 0.9% | 338 | |
| Total Votes | 39,266 | |||
2008
Cleary won re-election for District 34 of the South Carolina State Senate with 39,527 votes, ahead of write-ins (254).[5]
He raised $199,092 for his campaign.[6]
| South Carolina State Senate, District 34 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Raymond Cleary (R)
|
39,527 | |||
| Write-ins | 254 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2008
Cleary raised $199,092 in the 2008 election cycle.
His top contributors are listed below.[7]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| South Carolina Beer Wholesalers Association | $2,000 |
| Raymond Cleary III | $2,000 |
| South Carolina Health Care Association | $2,000 |
| Outdoor Advertising Association of South Carolina | $1,500 |
| Carolinas Associated General Contractors | $1,250 |
| South Carolina Medical Association | $1,250 |
Personal
Cleary and his wife A. Lisa have six children.
External links
- Profile from the South Carolina Legislature
- 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, Official Primary Results
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission "2012 Candidates," Accessed April 26, 2012
- ↑ SC Votes "Primary Results" June 12, 2012
- ↑ South Carolina official election results for 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Cleary's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ Campaign contributors to Raymond Cleary
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