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William O'Dell
| William O'Dell | ||
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| South Carolina State Senate District 4 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1988-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 14, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 25 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10,400/year | |
| Per diem | $131/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1988 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | The Citadel, 1960 | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | South Carolina National Guard | |
| Years of service | 1956-1958 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | October 11, 1938 | |
| Place of birth | Ware Shoals, SC | |
| Profession | CEO, O'Dell Corporation Incorporated | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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O'Dell was the Vice-Chair of Greenwood School District 51 from 1974 to 1981. He joined the South Carolina State Senate in 1988. He has served in that position since, representing the 4th district.
O'Dell served in the South Carolina National Guard from 1956 to 1958. He is currently the President of O'Dell Corporation, Incorporated.
O'Dell earned his BA in History from The Citadel in 1960.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, O'Dell served on the following committees:
| South Carolina Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Banking and Insurance | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • General, Chair | ||||
| • Interstate Cooperation | ||||
| • Labor, Commerce and Industry | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, O'Dell served on the following committees:
| South Carolina Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Banking and Insurance | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • General | ||||
| • Invitations | ||||
| • Labor, Commerce and Industry | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, O'Dell served on the following committees:
| South Carolina Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Banking and Insurance | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • General | ||||
| • Invitations | ||||
Elections
2012
O'Dell won election in the 2012 election for South Carolina State Senate District 4. O'Dell defeated Riley Harvell in the June 12 Republican primary and ran unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[1] [2][3][4]
| South Carolina State Senate, District 4, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  William O'Dell Incumbent |
99% | 24,929 | |
| Other | Write-Ins | 1% | 262 | |
| Total Votes | 25,191 | |||
| South Carolina State Senate District 4 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Billy O'Dell Incumbent |
58.4% | 3,031 |
| Riley Harvell | 41.6% | 2,155 |
| Total Votes | 5,186 | |
2008
On November 4, 2008, O'Dell won re-election for District 4 of the South Carolina State Senate with 21,676 votes, ahead of Democrat Leonardo Ortiz (10,475) and write-ins (48).[5]
Bryant raised $122,263 for his campaign, against $3,933 by Ortiz.[6]
| South Carolina State Senate, District 4 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| William O'Dell (R)
|
21,676 | |||
| Leonardo Ortiz | 10,475 | |||
| Write-ins | 48 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2008
O'Dell raised $122,263 in the 2008 election cycle.
His major contributors are listed below.[7]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Mr. and Mrs. William O'Dell | $10,702 |
| Senate Republican Caucus of South Carolina | $2,025 |
| South Carolina Health Care Association | $2,000 |
| Carolina Title Loans | $1,500 |
| Michelin North America | $1,500 |
| South Carolina Beer Wholesalers Association | $1,500 |
| Anheuser-Busch | $1,300 |
Personal
O'Dell and his wife Aedra have two 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, 2002, 2000, 1996
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 25, 2012
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "Official Primary Results," June 29, 2012
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, “2012 General Election – Official Results,” November 19, 2012
- ↑ South Carolina official election results for 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on O'Dell's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ Campaign contributors to William O'Dell
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