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Beth Bernstein
2012 - Present
2026
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Beth Bernstein (Democratic Party) is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 78. She assumed office in 2012. Her current term ends on November 9, 2026.
Bernstein (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the South Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 78. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Bernstein was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Bernstein was assigned to the following committees:
- House Ethics Committee, Secretary
- House Judiciary Committee
2019-2020
Bernstein was assigned to the following committees:
- House Ethics Committee, Secretary
- House Judiciary Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| South Carolina committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Ethics |
| • Judiciary |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Bernstein served on the following committees:
| South Carolina committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Ethics |
| • Judiciary |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Bernstein served on the following committees:
| South Carolina committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 78
Incumbent Beth Bernstein won election in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 78 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Beth Bernstein (D) | 98.7 | 14,847 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.3 | 193 | ||
| Total votes: 15,040 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Beth Bernstein advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 78.
Republican primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Dana Kahaly (R)
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Bernstein in this election.
2022
See also: South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 78
Incumbent Beth Bernstein won election in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 78 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Beth Bernstein (D) | 97.9 | 9,770 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.1 | 209 | ||
| Total votes: 9,979 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Beth Bernstein advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 78.
2020
See also: South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 78
Incumbent Beth Bernstein defeated Viresh Sinha in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 78 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Beth Bernstein (D) | 65.9 | 12,449 |
 | Viresh Sinha (R) | 34.0 | 6,422 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 22 | ||
| Total votes: 18,893 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Beth Bernstein advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 78.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Viresh Sinha advanced from the Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 78.
2018
General election
General election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 78
Incumbent Beth Bernstein won election in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 78 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Beth Bernstein (D) | 97.9 | 10,178 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.1 | 222 | ||
| Total votes: 10,400 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 78
Incumbent Beth Bernstein advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 78 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Beth Bernstein |
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2016
Elections for the South Carolina House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 14, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The primary runoff election was held on June 28, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 30, 2016.
Incumbent Beth Bernstein ran unopposed in the South Carolina House of Representatives District 78 general election.[1][2]
| South Carolina House of Representatives, District 78 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Beth Bernstein Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 11,815 | |
| Total Votes | 11,815 | |||
| Source: South Carolina State Election Commission | ||||
Incumbent Beth Bernstein ran unopposed in the South Carolina House of Representatives District 78 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| South Carolina House of Representatives, District 78 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Beth Bernstein Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for all 124 seats in the South Carolina House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 10, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 30, 2014. Incumbent Beth Bernstein was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Jeff Mobley was unopposed in the Republican primary. Bernstein defeated Mobley in the general election.[5][6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Beth Bernstein Incumbent |
61.7% | 6,522 | |
| Republican | Jeff Mobley | 38.3% | 4,048 | |
| Total Votes | 10,570 | |||
2012
Bernstein ran in the 2012 election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 78. She ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 12. Incumbent Joan Brady (R) ran unopposed in the Republican primary. She defeated Joan Brady in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Beth Bernstein |
56.3% | 8,044 | |
| Republican | Joan Brady | 43.6% | 6,228 | |
| Other | Write-Ins | 0.1% | 10 | |
| Total Votes | 14,282 | |||
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Beth Bernstein did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
Beth Bernstein did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Beth Bernstein did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2014
Bernstein's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[10]
Education
- Excerpt: "Education is the key to preparing our children for the jobs of the future. Fully funding our public schools, innovation, and technology are key components of my education platform. We also must look for ways to make college more affordable for all South Carolina students who are eligible."
Crime
- Excerpt: "Sadly, we still lead the nation in areas like domestic violence and DUI fatalities. As your representative, I will work with the law enforcement community and fight for laws and programs that will get results. We will continue to improve the safety and security in our neighborhoods and keep children safe in their schools."
Taxes
- Excerpt: "As a businesswoman and a fiscal conservative, I believe we must do a better job in how we spend our tax dollars. Our state budgeting process needs reform. Funding the key functions of government and cutting waste will be my mission."
Environment
- Excerpt: "Our state and county are fortunate to have beautiful lakes, parks, wildlife and other natural resources. I want future generations to enjoy the same quality of life that we do, and as your legislator, I will be a strong voice for environmental protection."
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2024
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In 2024, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 9 to May 9.
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2023
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In 2023, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 10 to May 11.
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2022
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In 2022, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 11 to May 12.
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2021
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In 2021, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 12 to May 13.
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2020
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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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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate South Carolina House of Representatives District 78 |
Officeholder South Carolina House of Representatives District 78 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "Candidate listing for the 11/8/2016 statewide general election," accessed August 26, 2016
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "2016 Statewide General Election," accessed November 28, 2016
- ↑ South Carolina Election Commission, "Candidate Tracking," accessed March 31, 2016
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "Unofficial primary election results," accessed June 14, 2016
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "Election Results," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "Official general election results," accessed November 13, 2014
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "2014 Election Information," accessed March 31, 2014
- ↑ AP.org, "South Carolina State Senate and State House Election Results," accessed November 7, 2012
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "2012 Candidates," accessed April 23, 2012
- ↑ Beth for House, "On the Issues," accessed September 29, 2014
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South Carolina House of Representatives District 78 2012-Present |
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