B.R. Skelton
B.R. Skelton (b. January 21, 1933) is a former Republican member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 3. He was first elected to the chamber in 2002. Skelton did not seek re-election in 2014.
Biography
Skelton earned his B.S. and M.S. from Clemson University in 1956 and 1958, respectively. He went on to receive his Ph.D. from Duke University in 1964. Skelton worked as a Real Estate Broker, a Residential Contractor, a Professor Emeritus of Economics at Clemson University, and an Arbitrator/Mediator.
Skelton served on the Clemson City Council from 1971 to 1974.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Skelton served on the following committees:
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| • Ways and Means |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Skelton served on the following committees:
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| • Ways and Means |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Skelton served on the following committees:
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| • Education and Public Works |
Elections
2012
Skelton was defeated in the Republican primary on June 12 by Ed J. Harris, but the result was overturned by the state GOP chairman after it was revealed Harris had not filed all the necessary paperwork to run.[1] Skelton defeated Ed J. Harris in the general election on November 6, 2012.[2][3][4] [5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican |  B.R. Skelton Incumbent |
53.2% | 5,384 | |
| Republican | Ed J. Harris | 46.3% | 4,679 | |
| Other | Write-Ins | 0.5% | 49 | |
| Total Votes | 10,112 | |||
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Ed J. Harris |
51.6% | 1,146 |
| B.R. Skelton Incumbent | 48.4% | 1,073 |
| Total Votes | 2,219 | |
2010
Skelton ran unopposed in the June 8 Republican primary for District 3 of the South Carolina House of Representatives. Skelton won, after running unopposed, in the general election on November 2.[6].
| South Carolina House of Representatives, District 3 (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| B.R. Skelton (R)
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5,125 | 96.44% | ||
| Write-In | 189 | 3.56% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Skelton won re-election to the 3rd District seat in the South Carolina House of Representatives, defeating Jason Gale (D).
Skelton raised $60,895 for his campaign, while Gale raised $2,526.[7]
| South Carolina House of Representatives, District 3 (2008) | ||||
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| B.R. Skelton (R)
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6,458 | |||
| Jason Gale (D) | 3,650 | |||
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2020
In 2020, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 14 to June 25. The state Senate reconvened September to September 3. Both chambers reconvened September 15 to September 24.
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2019
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In 2019, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 8 through May 21.
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2018
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In 2018, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 9 through May 10.
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2017
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In 2017, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 10 through May 11.
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2016
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In 2016, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 12 through June 2.
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2015
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In 2015, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 13 through June 4.
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2014
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In 2014, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 14 through June 6.
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2013
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In 2013, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 8 to June 20.
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2012
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In 2012, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 11 through June 7.
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2011
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In 2011, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 11 through June 2. On June 2, 2011, Governor Nikki Haley (R) attempted to call the legislature into an "emergency" special session to begin on June 7 to create the new South Carolina Department of Administration. A lawsuit was filed by Senate President Pro Tem Glenn McConnell (R), in which he contended that Haley's call for a special session was unconstitutional, and that it violated the state Constitution's requirement of separation of powers among the governor, legislature and courts.[8] On June 6, the South Carolina Supreme Court ruled 3-2 against Governor Haley, stating that her order violated the Legislature's ability to set its calendar and agenda. The legislature met in a special redistricting session from June 14 - July 1.[9] The legislature re-convened July 26.[10]
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The Palmetto Liberty PAC Scorecard
The Palmetto Liberty Political Action Committee, a conservative, pro-limited government think tank in South Carolina, releases its scorecard for South Carolina representatives and senators once a year. The scorecard gives each legislator a score based on how he or she voted in the two-year legislative term prior to the election on specific issues that the Palametto Liberty PAC thinks are anti-limited government. "Most of the votes shown on the score card are votes that we lost. Now we can identify the Legislators that caused us to lose these votes. These Legislators are the ones who need to be replaced if we are to achieve the vision of having the most free state in the nation."[11]
2012
B. R. Skelton received a score of 33% in the 2012 scorecard, ranking 16th out of all 124 South Carolina House of Representatives members.[12] His score was followed by representatives Tommy Stringer (33%), William Taylor (33%), and David Tribble Jr (33%).[13]
Personal
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Skelton and his wife, Vickie Lynn, have four children.
Recent news
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See also
- South Carolina State Legislature
- South Carolina House of Representatives
- South Carolina House of Representatives Committees
- South Carolina Joint Committees
- South Carolina state legislative districts
External links
- South Carolina House of Representative - Rep. B.R. Skelton
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
Footnotes
- ↑ WSPA, "SC GOP Chairman Overturns House District 3 Results, Declares Incumbent Winner," July 10, 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 19, 2012
- ↑ WYFF, "South Carolina - Summary Vote Results," accessed June 12, 2012
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "Official Primary Results," June 29, 2012
- ↑ www.enr-scvotes.org, "2010 General Election Results," accessed May 1, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 campaign contributions," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ The State, "High court rules against Haley," June 6, 2011
- ↑ The Sun News, "S.C. House to have special session in June," May 6, 2011
- ↑ The Island Packet, "S.C. Senate OKs new congressional districted anchored in Beaufort County," June 29, 2011
- ↑ The Palmetto Liberty Political Action Committee, "Voting Records," accessed April 11, 2014
- ↑ Palmetto Liberty Political Action Committee, "South Carolina Senate Score Card 2012," accessed April 11, 2014
- ↑ Palmetto Liberty Political Action Committee, "South Carolina Senate Score Card 2012," accessed May 15, 2014
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| Preceded by - |
South Carolina House of Representatives District 3 2002–2014 |
Succeeded by Gary E. Clary (R) |
