Robert Brown, South Carolina Representative
| Robert Brown | ||
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| South Carolina House District 116 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2000 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 10, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 13 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10,400/year | |
| Per diem | $131/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2000 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Businessman | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Education
Brown earned his AS from Trident Technical College in 1976. He went on to attend the Barber College of Charleston in 1979. He then attended the Charleston Southern University Entrepreneur Program in 1995.
Professional experience
Brown served in Vietnam in the United States Army from 1970 to 1971. He formerly worked as a Submarine Electrical System Inspector but is now retired. He is currently a Businessman and President/Chief Executive Officer of Brown & Stewart Incorporated.
Political experience
Brown served on the Planning and Zoning Commission for the Town of Hollywood, South Carolina from 1990 to 1993. He then served as Councilman for the Town of Hollywood from 1993 to 1999. From 1995 to 1999, he was Chairman of the Economic Development Committee of the Town of Hollywood. Brown joined the South Carolina House of Representatives in 2001. He has served in that position since, representing the 116th District.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Brown served on the following committees:
| South Carolina Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education and Public Works, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Invitations and Memorial Resolutions | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Brown served on the following committees:
| South Carolina Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education and Public Works | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Brown served on the following committees:
| South Carolina Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education and Public Works | ||||
Elections
2012
Brown ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 12 and in the general election on November 6, 2012.[1]
| South Carolina House of Representatives, District 116, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Robert Brown Incumbent |
98% | 11,521 | |
| Other | Write-Ins | 2% | 234 | |
| Total Votes | 11,755 | |||
2010
Brown defeated Benjamin Ward, Jr. in the June 8 Democratic primary for District 116 of the South Carolina House of Representatives by a margin of 1,593-694. Brown defeated Sean Pike (R) in the general election on November 2. Thus, barring unforeseen circumstances, he is guaranteed re-election[2].
| House of Representatives Democratic Primary(2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Robert Brown (Incumbent)
|
1,593 | |||
| Benjamin Ward, Jr. | 694 | |||
| South Carolina House of Representatives, District 116 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Robert Brown (D)
|
6,344 | 55.54% | ||
| Sean Pike (R) | 5,068 | 44.37% | ||
| Write-In | 11 | 0.10% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008 Brown won re-election unopposed to the South Carolina House of Representatives with 11,897 votes, representing District 116.
Brown raised $2,150 for his campaign.[3]
| South Carolina House of Representatives, District 116 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Robert Brown (D)
|
11,897 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, a year in which Brown was up for re-election, he collected $10,975 in donations.[4]
His largest contributors in 2010 were:
| South Carolina House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Robert Brown, South Carolina Representative's campaign in 2010 | |
| South Carolina Education Association | $1,000 |
| Scana Corp | $1,000 |
| Frazier, Kimberly | $1,000 |
| South Carolina Hospital Association | $1,000 |
| Fund For Better South Carolina None | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $10,975 |
2008
Brown raised $2,150 in the 2008 election cycle.
His major contributors are listed below.[5]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach Lodging Association | $500 |
| Meadwestvaco Corp | $500 |
| South Carolina Farm Bureau | $500 |
| South Carolina Chiropractic Association | $300 |
| South Carolina Healthcare Association | $250 |
Personal
Brown and his wife, Alfreda, have two children.
External links
- South Carolina House of Representative - Rep. Robert Brown
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
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