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 |
|---|
| • 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 |
|---|
| • 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 |
|---|
| • 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 |
|---|
| • 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 |
|---|
| • 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 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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]
| South Carolina State Senate, District 10 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Floyd Nicholson (D)
|
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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Below you can find the scorecards found for the South Carolina State Legislature in 2020.
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the South Carolina State Legislature in 2019.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
- 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 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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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
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Drummond |
South Carolina State Senate - District 10 2008-2020 |
Succeeded by Billy Garrett (R) |
