Franky Franco

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Franky Franco

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

June 11, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

Bob Jones University, 2003

Graduate

University of South Carolina, Darla Moore School of Business, 2007

Law

University of South Carolina School of Law, 2007

Personal

Birthplace

Torrance, Calif.

Religion

Christian: Baptist

Profession

Businessman

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Franky Franco (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent South Carolina's 3rd Congressional District. He lost in the Republican primary on June 11, 2024.

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

Biography

Franky Franco was born in Torrance, California. He earned a bachelor's degree from Bob Jones University in 2003, a graduate degree from the University of South Carolina, Darla Moore School of Business in 2007, and a law degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 2007. His career experience includes working as a businessman.

Elections

2024

See also: South Carolina's 3rd Congressional District election, 2024

South Carolina's 3rd Congressional District election, 2024 (June 11 Republican primary)

South Carolina's 3rd Congressional District election, 2024 (June 11 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House South Carolina District 3

Sheri Biggs defeated Bryon Best and Michael Bedenbaugh in the general election for U.S. House South Carolina District 3 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sheri Biggs (R)	71.7	248,451
		Bryon Best (D)	25.3	87,735
		Michael Bedenbaugh (Alliance Party)	2.9	9,918
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	609

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 346,713
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Republican primary runoff election

Republican primary runoff for U.S. House South Carolina District 3

Sheri Biggs defeated Mark Burns in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. House South Carolina District 3 on June 25, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sheri Biggs	51.0	28,156
		Mark Burns	49.0	27,064

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 55,220
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 3

Bryon Best defeated Frances Guldner in the Democratic primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 3 on June 11, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Bryon Best	62.4	5,188
		Frances Guldner	37.6	3,129

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 8,317
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Daniel Duncan (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 3

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 3 on June 11, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark Burns	33.2	27,069
✔		Sheri Biggs	28.8	23,523
		Stewart Jones	18.7	15,260
		Kevin Bishop	11.0	8,972
		Franky Franco	4.3	3,494
	Submit photo	Elspeth Snow Murday	2.1	1,754
		Philip Healy	1.9	1,552

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 81,624
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Andrew Adams (R)
• Jeff Duncan (R)
• Michael LaPierre (R)
• Patrick Orr (R)

Alliance Party convention

Alliance Party convention for U.S. House South Carolina District 3

Michael Bedenbaugh advanced from the Alliance Party convention for U.S. House South Carolina District 3 on April 20, 2024.

		Candidate
✔		Michael Bedenbaugh (Alliance Party)

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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Franky Franco is a lifelong South Carolinian and a fresh conservative voice ready to shake up Washington.

A living testament to the American Dream, Franky’s mother was a Cuban exile who came to America fleeing Fidel Castro’s communist regime.

As a first generation Cuban American of legal immigrants, Franky understands the threats posed by dictators abroad, and he equally understands the importance of a secure border at home so that our country can be safe and prosperous. He knows we have to finish Trump’s border wall, and his decades of experience in the boardroom means he knows the threats we face from China on trade, technology, and theft.

After business school, Franky began his more than 16 year career as a leader in one of the largest telecommunications firms in America. During this tenure, he led operations to deliver solutions for more than 100M consumers and over 10M small businesses in the United States. He has worked on multi-billion dollar deals with some of the world’s largest and most powerful tech giants.

Franky was raised in the Upstate as a God-fearing, Bible-based, conservative evangelical Christian. He attended Bob Jones University and later obtained his J.D. and M.B.A. from the University of South Carolina. Franky lives in Simpsonville with his wife, Lala, and is the proud father of five boys: Hayden (17), Ethan (16), Peyton (14), Gavin (12), and Cameron (11). They attend Emmanuel Bible Church, where he and Lala serve as Sunday School teachers.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Pro-Life. Pro-Gun. Pro-Trump.
• Rein in Spending to Lower Inflation
• Finish the Wall to Defend Our Southern Border

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

As a conservative Republican candidate for Congress, I am passionately dedicated to fiscal responsibility, pro-life values, border security, and media integrity. I will fight to rein in spending to combat inflation, protect the sanctity of life, secure our borders, and expose liberal media biases while challenging Big Tech's control. I am committed to serving our district with integrity and accountability.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

For an elected official, integrity, transparency, and accountability are paramount. Integrity ensures that they act in the best interests of their constituents, even when faced with challenges or opposition. Transparency fosters trust by keeping constituents informed and involved in the decision-making process. Accountability holds elected officials responsible for their actions and ensures they are held to the highest ethical standards. These principles form the foundation of effective representation and are essential for earning and maintaining the trust of the people they serve.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I possess several qualities that I believe would make me a successful officeholder. First, I am a hard worker - my family was poor growing up so I started working at age 14 and put myself through college and grad school - and will be dedicated to serving my constituents with diligence and determination. Second, I thrive on learning and am committed to getting educated and staying informed on the vast array of issues that affect our community. Finally, I have a genuine passion for serving people, and my background in partnerships during my business career has equipped me with the skills to build coalitions and foster collaboration. With these qualities, I am confident in my ability to effectively represent the interests of our district and enact positive change for our community.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I remember when the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded in 1986. I was four years old.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I got my first job when I was fourteen years old. I dug ditches for irrigation systems at a local university - that was hard work!!

What are your thoughts on term limits?

In April 2024, I was proud to sign the U.S. Term Limits Amendment Pledge, which would enact term limits for members of Congress. By limiting representatives to three House terms and senators to two terms, we can ensure that elected officials remain accountable to their constituents and prevent the entrenchment of career politicians. This legislation reflects my dedication to principled governance and my belief in the importance of citizen-driven democracy.

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Campaign website

Franco’s campaign website stated the following:

“	Franky’s Priorities Pro-Life. Pro-Gun. Pro-Trump. Rein in Spending to Lower Inflation Finish the Wall to Defend Our Southern Border Fight Big Tech Control and Expose Liberal Media Lies Defend Our Shared Christian Values	”
—Franky Franco’s campaign website (2024)

Campaign finance summary

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Franky Franco campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	U.S. House South Carolina District 3	Lost primary	$123,656	$123,656
Grand total			$123,656	$123,656
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

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South Carolina's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Lindsey Graham (R)

Tim Scott (R)

Representatives

District 1

Nancy Mace (R)

District 2

Joe Wilson (R)

District 3

Sheri Biggs (R)

District 4

William Timmons (R)

District 5

Ralph Norman (R)

District 6

James Clyburn (D)

District 7

Russell Fry (R)

Republican Party (8)

Democratic Party (1)