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Allen Blackmon
Allen Blackmon (Republican Party) is a member of the South Carolina State Senate, representing District 27. He assumed office on November 11, 2024. His current term ends on November 13, 2028.
Blackmon (Republican Party) ran for election to the South Carolina State Senate to represent District 27. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Allen Blackmon earned a bachelor's degree from Clemson University. His career experience includes working in construction operations.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: South Carolina State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for South Carolina State Senate District 27
Allen Blackmon defeated Yokima Cureton in the general election for South Carolina State Senate District 27 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Allen Blackmon (R) | 70.2 | 37,693 |
| Yokima Cureton (D) | 29.7 | 15,976 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 57 | ||
| Total votes: 53,726 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Yokima Cureton advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina State Senate District 27.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for South Carolina State Senate District 27
Allen Blackmon defeated incumbent Penry Gustafson in the Republican primary for South Carolina State Senate District 27 on June 11, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Allen Blackmon | 82.1 | 6,096 |
 | Penry Gustafson | 17.9 | 1,332 | |
| Total votes: 7,428 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Blackmon in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate South Carolina State Senate District 27 |
Officeholder South Carolina State Senate District 27 |
Personal |
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Penry Gustafson (R) |
South Carolina State Senate District 27 2024-Present |
Succeeded by - |
