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Floyd Nicholson
Floyd Nicholson (Democratic Party) was a member of the South Carolina State Senate, representing District 10. He assumed office in 2008. He left office on November 8, 2020.
Nicholson (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the South Carolina State Senate to represent District 10. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Biography
Nicholson earned his B.S. from South Carolina State University in 1972. Nicholson is a retired teacher.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Nicholson was assigned to the following committees:
- Education Committee
- Corrections and Penology Committee
- Finance Committee
- Fish, Game, and Forestry Committee
- Medical Affairs 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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| • Corrections and Penology |
| • Education |
| • Finance |
| • Invitations |
| • Medical Affairs |
| • Rules |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Nicholson served on the following committees:
| South Carolina committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Corrections and Penology |
| • Finance |
| • Labor, Commerce and Industry |
| • Medical Affairs |
| • Rules |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Nicholson served on the following committees:
| South Carolina committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Corrections and Penology |
| • Judiciary |
| • Labor, Commerce and Industry |
| • Medical Affairs |
| • Rules |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Nicholson served on the following committees:
| South Carolina committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Corrections and Penology |
| • Judiciary |
| • Labor, Commerce and Industry |
| • Medical Affairs |
| • Rules |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Nicholson served on the following committees:
| South Carolina committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Corrections and Penology |
| • Judiciary |
| • Labor, Commerce and Industry |
| • Medical Affairs |
| • Rules |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
See also: South Carolina State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for South Carolina State Senate District 10
Billy Garrett defeated incumbent Floyd Nicholson in the general election for South Carolina State Senate District 10 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Billy Garrett (R) | 56.0 | 23,989 |
 | Floyd Nicholson (D) | 43.9 | 18,841 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 40 | ||
| Total votes: 42,870 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Floyd Nicholson advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina State Senate District 10.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for South Carolina State Senate District 10
Billy Garrett defeated J. Bryan Hope in the Republican primary for South Carolina State Senate District 10 on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Billy Garrett | 53.5 | 5,410 |
| J. Bryan Hope | 46.5 | 4,699 | ||
| Total votes: 10,109 | |||
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2016
Elections for the South Carolina State Senate 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 Floyd Nicholson defeated J. Bryan Hope in the South Carolina State Senate District 10 general election.[1][2]
| South Carolina State Senate, District 10 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Floyd Nicholson Incumbent |
51.31% | 19,331 | |
| Republican | J. Bryan Hope | 48.69% | 18,342 | |
| Total Votes | 37,673 | |||
| Source: South Carolina State Election Commission | ||||
Incumbent Floyd Nicholson ran unopposed in the South Carolina State Senate District 10 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| South Carolina State Senate, District 10 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Floyd Nicholson Incumbent (unopposed) | |
J. Bryan Hope ran unopposed in the South Carolina State Senate District 10 Republican primary.[5][6]
| South Carolina State Senate, District 10 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | J. Bryan Hope (unopposed) | |
2012
Nicholson won election in the 2012 election for South Carolina State Senate District 10. Nicholson ran unopposed in the June 12 Democratic primary and defeated Jennings McAbee, Sr. (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Floyd Nicholson Incumbent |
53.5% | 20,249 | |
| Republican | Jennings McAbee, Sr. | 46.4% | 17,577 | |
| Other | Write-Ins | 0.1% | 26 | |
| Total Votes | 37,852 | |||
2008
Nicholson won election for District 10 of the South Carolina State Senate with 17,724, ahead of Republican Dee Compton (16,741) and write-ins (46).[10]
Nicholson raised $64,699 for his campaign, against $249,967 by Compton.[11]
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Floyd Nicholson (D)
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17,724 | |||
| Dee Compton (R) | 16,741 | |||
| Write-ins | 46 | |||
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2020
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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2012
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In 2012, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 11 through June 7.
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2011
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In 2011, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 11 through June 2. On June 2, 2011, Governor Nikki Haley (R) attempted to call the legislature into an "emergency" special session to begin on June 7 to create the new South Carolina Department of Administration. A lawsuit was filed by Senate President Pro Tem Glenn McConnell (R), in which he contended that Haley's call for a special session was unconstitutional, and that it violated the state Constitution's requirement of separation of powers among the governor, legislature and courts.[12] On June 6, the South Carolina Supreme Court ruled 3-2 against Governor Haley, stating that her order violated the Legislature's ability to set its calendar and agenda. The legislature met in a special redistricting session from June 14 - July 1.[13] The legislature re-convened July 26.[14]
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The Palmetto Liberty PAC Scorecard
The Palmetto Liberty Political Action Committee, a conservative, pro-limited government think tank in South Carolina, releases its scorecard for South Carolina representatives and senators once a year. The scorecard gives each legislator a score based on how he or she voted in the two-year legislative term prior to the election on specific issues that the Palametto Liberty PAC thinks are anti-limited government. "Most of the votes shown on the score card are votes that we lost. Now we can identify the Legislators that caused us to lose these votes. These Legislators are the ones who need to be replaced if we are to achieve the vision of having the most free state in the nation."[15]
2012
Floyd Nicholson received a score of 6% in the 2012 score card, ranking 38th out of all 46 South Carolina Senate members.[16] His score was followed by Senators John L. Scott, Jr. (6%), Vincent A. Sheheen (6%), and Ralph Anderson (0%).[17]
Personal
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Nicholson and his wife, Mamie, have three children.
Recent news
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008
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 Election Commission, "Candidate Tracking," accessed March 31, 2016
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "Unofficial primary election results," accessed June 14, 2016
- ↑ AP.org, "South Carolina State Senate and State House Election Results," accessed November 7, 2012
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "2012 Candidates," accessed April 25, 2012
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, “2012 General Election – Official Results,” November 19, 2012
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "Official election results for 2008," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 campaign contributions," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ The State, "High court rules against Haley," June 6, 2011
- ↑ The Sun News, "S.C. House to have special session in June," May 6, 2011
- ↑ The Island Packet, "S.C. Senate OKs new congressional districted anchored in Beaufort County," June 29, 2011
- ↑ The Palmetto Liberty Political Action Committee, "Voting Records," accessed April 11, 2014
- ↑ Palmetto Liberty Political Action Committee, "South Carolina Senate Score Card 2012," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ Palmetto Liberty Political Action Committee, "South Carolina Senate Score Card 2012," accessed May 15, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by John Drummond |
South Carolina State Senate - District 10 2008-2020 |
Succeeded by Billy Garrett (R) |
