Barbara Arthur

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Barbara Arthur

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June 14, 2022

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Barbara Arthur (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent South Carolina's 7th Congressional District. She lost in the Republican primary on June 14, 2022.

Arthur completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Barbara Arthur was born in Holguín, Cuba. She attended Miami Dade College. Her career experience includes working as a Christian speaker, small business owner, and licensed insurance agent.

Elections

2022

See also: South Carolina's 7th Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House South Carolina District 7

Russell Fry defeated Daryl Scott in the general election for U.S. House South Carolina District 7 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Russell Fry (R)	64.8	164,440
		Daryl Scott (D)	35.1	89,030
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	395

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 253,865
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Daryl Scott advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 7.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Ryan Norris (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 7

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 7 on June 14, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Russell Fry	51.1	43,509
		Tom Rice	24.6	20,927
		Barbara Arthur	12.3	10,481
		Ken Richardson	7.1	6,021
		Garrett Barton	2.5	2,154
		Mark McBride	2.0	1,676
		Spencer Morris	0.5	444

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 85,212
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Tom Dunn (R)
• William Bailey (R)
• George Kite (R)
• Jeanette Spurlock (R)
• Justin Davison (R)
• Steve Reichert (R)
• Graham Allen (R)
• Louis Bushay (R)

Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for U.S. House South Carolina District 7

No candidate advanced from the convention.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Keenan Dunham (L)
		Larry Guy Hammond (L)

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2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Barbara Arthur completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Arthur's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a Cuban-American who came to the United States in 1969 with my father and two siblings. Because of the Cold War and Cuba's proximity to the US, in 1965 President Lyndon Johnson enacted the Freedom Flights. My father applied for visas in 1966 but did not receive them until 1969 - a three year legal process. My mother, however, did not receive her visa and was not able to leave the country. She was forced to stay behind with three of my siblings. Because of communism, my family was separated for twenty-three years. Today, I am happily married to my husband, Warren, of almost 24 years. We have eight children and seven grandchildren. I am a Christian women's speaker, a home educator, I will graduate my youngest this year, and a small insurance business owner. I have never run for elected office or had political ambition, but no one in this race will fight harder than I will against the socialist/communist agenda in the current administration, because for me it's personal!

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Immigration! President Trump's immigration policies worked. I will work to reenact those policies.
• The current administration's socialist/communist agenda. My family was ravaged by Castro's communist regime. No one will work harder against this issue than me.
• Upholding the Constitution - the law of the our land.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about protecting our liberties guaranteed to us in the Constitution. In America, one of our most precious rights is our freedom of speech. Government nor big tech can impede that right. We have the freedom to believe whatever we want because American soldiers died that we may enjoy such freedom. For our own government, or media, to try to hinder the exercise of that right is to spit on the grave of our fallen heroes. My father fled a communist country with three small children, I do not want to relive that scenario again.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I love Daniel from the Bible. Daniel was an extremely gifted and faithful man. I especially appreciate that excellence in his work was attributed to him. I also like the character Sam of Lord of the Rings. I'm greatly moved by his words to his friend, Mr. Frodo, "I can't carry it [the ring] for you, but I can carry you." Oh that we would all be so loyal and faithful in all we do.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

I believe elected U.S. officials should love America, our flag, and fight to defend our Constitution. There are more socialist in Congress today than ever before in U.S. history. There is a clear conflict of interest for a socialist serving in our American government.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I love our country, America, because it's the greatest country in the world. I am deeply grateful to the men and women in uniform who have given their lives to keep our country free. I want to fight to preserve the freedom they died for.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The Challenger explosion on January 28, 1986. I was 21 years old, almost 22. It was a horrible experience I will never forget.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

In the seventh grade my junior high school offered a work experience class. I was assigned to help in the office with filing. If I remember correctly, I made $74 every two weeks. I believe it was just one semester.

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

That answer is easily Googled. I believe what makes U.S. Representatives unique is that we bring the taste and feel of our constituents to Washington.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

No, I do not believe we need more politicians in Washington. We need men and women who love America and our flag, and are willing to work hard to uphold the Constitution to save the republic which it established.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

The greatest threats to America right now that supersedes all others is socialism and immigration.

If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

I want to be a part of a committee where my vote will make a difference.

If you are a current representative, why did you join your current committees?

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Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

In all sincerity, no, I do not. I believe the term should be four years, serving only two terms like the president. We should not have life-long politicians - like Joe Biden and many others.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

While there are and have been good representatives, I cannot say I want to model myself after anyone. I want to be found faithful, loyal, and honest.

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

A restaurant owner in Florence, SC, who desperately needs help to keep his business alive, told me he called 83 former job applicants. But no one wanted to work because they are collecting unemployment checks. Thanks for nothing Joe Biden. Your administration is destroying America.

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

I will seek to reduce taxes, not increase them.

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South Carolina's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Lindsey Graham (R)

Tim Scott (R)

Representatives

District 1

Nancy Mace (R)

District 2

Joe Wilson (R)

District 3

Sheri Biggs (R)

District 4

William Timmons (R)

District 5

Ralph Norman (R)

District 6

James Clyburn (D)

District 7

Russell Fry (R)

Republican Party (8)

Democratic Party (1)