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Billy Baldwin
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Billy Baldwin (Republican Party) was a member of the Darlington County School District school board in South Carolina, representing District 1. Baldwin left office in 2018.
Baldwin (Republican Party) ran for election to the South Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 62. Baldwin lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Baldwin was the District 1 representative of the Darlington County School Board in South Carolina. He ran against incumbent Tom Henson and fellow challenger William Heitsman in the general election on November 4, 2014. Billy Baldwin won the general election on November 4, 2014. He left office in 2018.
Elections
2018
General election
General election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 62
Incumbent Robert Williams defeated Billy Baldwin in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 62 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Robert Williams (D) | 63.1 | 7,821 |
| Billy Baldwin (R) | 36.8 | 4,555 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 15 | ||
| Total votes: 12,391 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 62
Incumbent Robert Williams defeated Linda Byrd-Spearman and Joe Ard in the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 62 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robert Williams | 63.3 | 1,794 |
| Linda Byrd-Spearman | 31.0 | 879 | ||
| Joe Ard | 5.7 | 161 | ||
| Total votes: 2,834 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 62
Billy Baldwin advanced from the Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 62 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Billy Baldwin | |
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2014
The November 4, 2014, general election in Darlington County School District featured four seats up for election. In the District 1 race, incumbent Tom Henson faced two challengers, losing to Billy Baldwin. Incumbent Joyce Wingate Thomas was defeated by challenger Thelma Dawson in the District 3 race. Three challengers sought the District 5 seat, as incumbent Tommy Jeffords did not file for re-election, with Maureen W. Thomas coming out on top. Lone candidate Wanda Hassler sought and won the District 7 seat since incumbent Allen McCutchen did not file for re-election.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Billy Baldwin |
52.7% | 800 | |
| Nonpartisan | William Heitsman | 11.5% | 174 | |
| Nonpartisan | Tom Henson Incumbent | 35% | 531 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-In | 0.9% | 14 | |
| Total Votes | 1,519 | |||
| Source: South Carolina State Election Commission, "2014 Darlington County General Election Results," accessed December 20, 2014 | ||||
Funding
Candidates were required to file a quarterly finance report with the South Carolina State Ethics Commission for the November general election by October 10, 2014. This report covered the period of July 1, 2014, through September 30, 2014. Candidates were also required to file a pre-election report no later than 15 days prior to the election. A final report is due after the campaign has closed. Candidates for local school boards may not accept more than $1,000 from individuals and $5,000 from political parties.[1]
Endorsements
Baldwin did not receive any endorsements during the election.
See also
- State legislative elections, 2018
- South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2018
- Darlington County School District, South Carolina
- Darlington County School District elections (2014)
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