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Clemson Turregano

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Clemson Turregano
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Democratic Party

Elections and appointments
Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

High school

Bishop Verot High School

Bachelor's

The Citadel, 1983

Graduate

U.S. Army War College, 2002

Ph.D

Syracuse University, 1995

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army

Years of service

1979 - 2004

Personal
Birthplace
Tucson, Ariz.
Religion
Unitarian Universalist
Profession
Educational consultant
Contact

Campaign website

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Clemson Turregano (Democratic Party) ran for election to the South Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 33. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Turregano completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Clemson Turregano was born in Tucson, Arizona. Turregano's career experience includes working as an educational consultant. He served in the U.S. Army from 1979 to 2004. Turregano earned a bachelor's degree from The Citadel in 1983, a graduate degree from U.S. Army War College in 2002, and a Ph.D. from Syracuse University in 1995.[1]

Turregano has been affiliated with the Association of the United States Army, Military Officers Association, The Citadel Association of Graduates.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 33

Incumbent Travis Moore defeated Clemson Turregano in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 33 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Travis Moore
Travis Moore (R)
 
71.9
 
14,848
Image of Clemson Turregano
Clemson Turregano (D) Candidate Connection
 
27.9
 
5,770
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.2
 
45

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 20,663
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Clemson Turregano advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 33.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 33

Incumbent Travis Moore defeated Bill DeVore in the Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 33 on June 11, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Travis Moore
Travis Moore
 
61.7
 
2,929
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Bill DeVore
 
38.3
 
1,819

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 4,748
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Campaign finance

Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

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Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Clemson Turregano completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Turregano's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I am Dad, Husband, Granddad, Veteran and Small Business Owner who enjoys living in SC House District 33. I'm running to serve the people of the 33d District, helping them to create a free, strong, and smart South Carolina. A free SC is one where everyone can make the medical choices they need without legislative restrictions. A smart SC is one where teachers receive a competitive salary, libraries enjoy a variety of books, and we reinforce public schools with funding, not defunding by providing unconstitutional grants to private schools. Without being free and smart, we won't be strong for business. Strong for business means passing legislation reinforcing the credibility of SC as a place to work. This brings in talent. We support the workforce with accessible, affordable, and available child care. And particularly in the Southern parts of District 33, we focus on infrastructure, with better roads, bridges, cell service and high speed internet.
  • A free South Carolina means getting government out of doctor's offices, schools, and libraries. It means offering the full spectrum of medical choices to people of all genders. A free South Carolina allows citizens to use the full spectrum of medical choices science allows. A free South Carolina gives everyone the same medical rights, without regard to gender or theology.
  • A smart South Carolina keeps public money in public schools. It insures teachers receive a competitive wage. A smart South Carolina insures a variety of books in the library and does not ban books based upon narrow perspectives. A smart South Carolina does not ban history courses, it encourages students to take courses that make them uncomfortable and then allows time for dialogue, discussion and next steps.
  • A strong South Carolina builds a state that attracts the best talent, enables the best workforce, and has the infrastructure to support business expansion. Talent has the diverse environment needed to be creative, workforce has affordable, available childcare, and everyone has the good roads, bridges, internet, and cell service needed for success.
Women's medical freedom. Banning specific medical procedures with threats of imprisonment undermines the credibility of the state and the medical community. I trust women to make their own choices about their bodies.
Definitely my parents. Their life experience was remarkable and I can only hope to do them proud. My namesake as well. Mr Clemson Garris was an educator for 50 years and is still remembered in the his school district. Remarkable people.
There are many that influence how I think about politics: The Diary of Marcus Aeriulius; The Fountainhead; The Federalist Papers; The Anti-Federalist Papers; Authors Robert Caro, David McCullough, and Doris Kearns Goodwin. Also many others too long to list.
Transparency, integrity, and honesty. Dedication to the electorate and commitment to democracy for all. An elected official should put the people, state, and nation before their party -- making the best decision they can within existing restrictions.
Integrity. honesty, dedication, persistence and idea, given to me by my parents, that someone can accomplish anything if they put their mind to it, build a team, and have shared goals.
An elected official lives in a polarity. They must represent the needs of their constituents and they must make the laws for the entire state. Forgetting on side of this equation leads to disaster. A candidate must seek to effectively balance both poles.
I am running because we have people who are not represented, underprivileged, forgotten and not treated well by the government. My goal is to help them be seen, heard, and helped.
The Vietnam War -- I moved with my family to the Philippines. We stayed there and my father flew C-130s during the war. I was 6 and we left when I was 10. It was quite the experience.
I began working in eighth grade with a lawn service. I worked all summer in South Florida and learned a great deal from a very patient and insightful boss.
'Men of Harlach' from the film Zulu.
I take on a lot of tasks and need to delegate more.
They need to be on speaking terms, but neither can be the slave of the other. They need to work together in a positive way in order to move the state forward.
The perception of being backward because of antiquated policies. The perception of being difficult to deal with because of outspoken politicians. The perception of patriarchy because of the treatment of women. The perception of the workforce southern discount because of lack of unions.
No -- it is best when they do not.
Absolutely -- it is the only way legislation moves forward.
Sam Nunn of Geogia and Jack Reid of RI. Each was effective in their own way and each had a strong sense of values and integrity that everyone could respect.
No
Yes -- I spoke with a small business owner with the only business of their type in the local community. Due to the lack of diligence of the legislature, her insurance increase exponentially. The legislature paid no attention to this issue, and she, like many other like business owners across the state will not be able to pay her insurance and will soon close the business.
I would introduce a bill allowing women to make their own decisions about their bodies.
Vote Vets
Veteran's Affairs, Education, Highway and Roads, Finance, Banking.
Total and absolutely. Government money does not belong to the legislators -- it belongs to the people. Total transparency concerning funds and the discussions of the dispersal of funds is paramount to government effectiveness and trust.

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Clemson Turregano campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* South Carolina House of Representatives District 33Lost general$59,097 $31,215
Grand total$59,097 $31,215
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 18, 2024


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