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Wes Hayes
| Wes Hayes | ||
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| South Carolina State Senate District 15 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1990-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 14, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 23 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10,400/year | |
| Per diem | $131/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1990 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| South Carolina State House of Representatives | ||
| 1985-1990 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | United States Military Academy, West Point, 1975 | |
| J.D. | University of South Carolina School of Law, 1983 | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | South Carolina Army National Guard | |
| Years of service | 1980-present | |
| Service branch | United States Army | |
| Years of service | 1975-1980 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | December 19, 1952 | |
| Place of birth | Rock Hill, SC | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Presbyterian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Hayes served in the South Carolina State House from 1985 to 1991. He joined the South Carolina State Senate in 1991. He has served in that position since, representing the 15th district.
Hayes was an Officer in the United States Army, 82nd Airborne Division, from 1975 to 1980. He has been an Officer in the South Carolina Army National Guard since 1980. He has also worked as attorney/partner for Harrison Hayes and Guyton Law Firm since 1986.
Hayes earned his BS from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1975. He went on to receive his JD from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1983.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Hayes served on the following committees:
| South Carolina Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Banking and Insurance, Chair | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Ethics | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Medical Affairs | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hayes served on the following committees:
| South Carolina Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Banking and Insurance | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Ethics | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • General | ||||
| • Medical Affairs | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hayes served on the following committees:
| South Carolina Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Banking and Insurance | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Ethics | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • General | ||||
| • Medical Affairs | ||||
Elections
2012
Hayes won election in the 2012 election for South Carolina State Senate District 15. Hayes ran unopposed in the June 12 Republican primary and defeated Joe Thompson (I-Petition) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2] [3]
| South Carolina State Senate, District 15, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Wes Hayes Incumbent |
74.2% | 29,306 | |
| Independent | Joe Thompson | 25.5% | 10,049 | |
| Other | Write-Ins | 0.3% | 115 | |
| Total Votes | 39,470 | |||
2008
Hayes won re-election for District 15 of the South Carolina State Senate with 38,421, ahead of write-ins (274).[4]
Hayes raised $124,603 for his campaign.[5]
| South Carolina State Senate, District 15 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Wes Hayes (R)
|
38,421 | |||
| Write-ins | 274 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2008
Hayes raised $124,603 in the 2008 election cycle.
His top contributors are listed below.[6]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Senate Democratic Caucus of South Carolina | $2,025 |
| Bluestein Nichols Thompson & Delgado | $2,000 |
Personal
Hayes and his wife Sally have three children.
External links
- Sen. Hayes's website
- Profile from the South Carolina Legislature
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2000, 1996
References
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, “2012 General Election – Official Results,” November 19, 2012
- ↑ AP.org "South Carolina State Senate and State House Election Results" Accessed November 7, 2012
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission "2012 Candidates," Accessed April 25, 2012
- ↑ South Carolina official election results for 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Hayes's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ Campaign contributors to Wes Hayes
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