Bill Crosby
Bill Crosby (Republican Party) was a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 117. He assumed office in 2010. He left office on November 11, 2018.
Crosby (Republican Party) ran for election to the South Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 117. He lost in the Republican primary on June 9, 2020.
Biography
Crosby graduated from Trident Technical College in 1967.
Elections
2020
See also: South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 117
Incumbent Krystle Matthews defeated Jordan Pace in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 117 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Krystle Matthews (D) | 52.6 | 8,902 |
 | Jordan Pace (R) | 47.3 | 7,998 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 16 | ||
| Total votes: 16,916 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Krystle Matthews advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 117.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 117
Jordan Pace defeated Bill Crosby in the Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 117 on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jordan Pace | 55.3 | 1,367 |
 | Bill Crosby | 44.7 | 1,103 | |
| Total votes: 2,470 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 117
Krystle Matthews defeated incumbent Bill Crosby in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 117 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Krystle Matthews (D) | 53.5 | 5,577 |
| Bill Crosby (R) | 46.4 | 4,842 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 15 | ||
| Total votes: 10,434 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 117
Krystle Matthews advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 117 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Krystle Matthews |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 117
Incumbent Bill Crosby defeated Jordan Pace in the Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 117 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bill Crosby | 55.9 | 1,081 |
| Jordan Pace | 44.1 | 853 | |
| Total votes: 1,934 | |||
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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 Bill Crosby ran unopposed in the South Carolina House of Representatives District 117 general election.[1][2]
| South Carolina House of Representatives, District 117 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Bill Crosby Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 8,727 | |
| Total Votes | 8,727 | |||
| Source: South Carolina State Election Commission | ||||
Incumbent Bill Crosby ran unopposed in the South Carolina House of Representatives District 117 Republican primary.[3][4]
| South Carolina House of Representatives, District 117 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Bill Crosby 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 Bill Crosby ran unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[5][6][7]
2012
Crosby ran unopposed in the Republican primary on June 12, as well as the general election on November 6.[8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bill Crosby Incumbent |
98.3% | 7,288 | |
| Other | Write-Ins | 1.7% | 124 | |
| Total Votes | 7,412 | |||
2010
Crosby won election to the South Carolina House of Representatives.[10] He did not have any opposition in the November 2 general election.
Crosby came in first in the June 8 primary, leading to a June 22 runoff between him and Jimmy Hinson. Crosby won by a margin of 1,542-1,037.
| South Carolina House of Representatives, District 117 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Bill Crosby (R)
|
5,864 | 98.97% | ||
| Write-In | 61 | 1.03% | ||
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Bill Crosby did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| South Carolina committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Labor, Commerce, and Industry |
| • Operations and Management, Vice chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Crosby served on the following committees:
| South Carolina committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs |
| • Operations and Management |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Crosby served on the following committees:
| South Carolina committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Agriculture, Natural Resources & Environmental Affairs |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Crosby served on the following committees:
| South Carolina committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Agriculture, Natural Resources & Environmental Affairs |
Sponsored legislation
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the South Carolina State Legislature in 2018.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
- Conservation Voters of South Carolina — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and conservation issues.
- South Carolina Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on business issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the South Carolina State Legislature in 2017.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
- Conservation Voters of South Carolina — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and conservation issues.
- South Carolina Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on business issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the South Carolina State Legislature in 2016.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
- Conservation Voters of South Carolina — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and conservation issues.
- South Carolina Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on business issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the South Carolina State Legislature in 2015.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
- Conservation Voters of South Carolina — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and conservation issues.
- South Carolina Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on business issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the South Carolina State Legislature in 2014.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
- Conservation Voters of South Carolina — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and conservation issues.
- Greenville Tea Party — Legislators are scored by the Greenville Tea Party on their votes on bills "related to jobs, spending, and freedom."
- South Carolina Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the South Carolina State Legislature in 2013.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
- Conservation Voters of South Carolina — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and conservation issues.
- Greenville Tea Party — Legislators are scored by the Greenville Tea Party on their votes on bills "related to jobs, spending, and freedom."
- South Carolina Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the South Carolina State Legislature in 2012.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
- Conservation Voters of South Carolina — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and conservation issues.
- Palmetto Liberty — Legislators are scored by Palmetto Liberty on bills related to "limited government, the free market, and individual liberty and responsibility."
Below you can find the scorecards found for the South Carolina State Legislature in 2011.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
- Conservation Voters of South Carolina — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and conservation issues.
- Palmetto Liberty — Legislators are scored by Palmetto Liberty on bills related to "limited government, the free market, and individual liberty and responsibility."
- South Carolina Business & Industry Political Education Committee — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business and industry issues.
- South Carolina Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored by the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce on their votes on bills "that directly impact the business climate and competitiveness of the state."
Personal
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At the time of his service in the state House, Crosby was married to Marvel Jean. They had three children.
Crosby previously served as chairman or member of a number of different committees and commissions.
- Former Chairman, Goose Creek Recreation Commission
- Former Chairman, CHATS (Charleston Area Transportation Study)
- Former President, Goose Creek Civic Club
- Past Director of Trustees, Goose Creek Exchange Club
- Former Vice Chairman, Berkeley County Election Commission
- Past Board of Directors, YMCA
- Past Chairman, Regional Special Purpose District Commission
- Former Member, Task Force of Trident 2000
- Former member, Berkeley County School Strategic Planning Team
- Former Board member, AMPO (Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations)
- Former member, SCAC (South Carolina Association of Counties)
- Chairman, Committee on Justice and Public Safety
- Member, Elks
- Board member, St. Timothy Lutheran Church
See also
2020 Elections
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions via OpenSecrets
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
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "2012 Candidates," accessed April 25, 2012
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "2012 Candidates," accessed April 25, 2012
- ↑ www.enr-scvotes.org, "2010 General Election Results," accessed May 1, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Timothy Scott (R) |
South Carolina House of Representatives District 117 2010–2018 |
Succeeded by Krystle Simmons (D) |
