George Kite

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George Kite

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Republican Party

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army

Personal

Birthplace

Winston-Salem, N.C.

Religion

Christian, non-denominational

Profession

Business owner

George Kite (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent South Carolina's 7th Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on June 14, 2022.

Kite completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

George Kite was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He began serving in the U.S. Army in 2002. His career experience includes working as a business owner.

Elections

2022

See also: South Carolina's 7th Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House South Carolina District 7

Russell Fry defeated Daryl Scott in the general election for U.S. House South Carolina District 7 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Russell Fry (R)	64.8	164,440
		Daryl Scott (D)	35.1	89,030
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	395

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 253,865
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Daryl Scott advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 7.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Ryan Norris (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 7

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 7 on June 14, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Russell Fry	51.1	43,509
		Tom Rice	24.6	20,927
		Barbara Arthur	12.3	10,481
		Ken Richardson	7.1	6,021
		Garrett Barton	2.5	2,154
		Mark McBride	2.0	1,676
		Spencer Morris	0.5	444

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 85,212
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Tom Dunn (R)
• William Bailey (R)
• George Kite (R)
• Jeanette Spurlock (R)
• Justin Davison (R)
• Steve Reichert (R)
• Graham Allen (R)
• Louis Bushay (R)

Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for U.S. House South Carolina District 7

No candidate advanced from the convention.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Keenan Dunham (L)
		Larry Guy Hammond (L)

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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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George Kite completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Kite'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.

3 time combat veteran of the Marine Corps and Army. Father to 4 girls and Husband to a beautiful RN. Horry county and SC native. Active leader at Ekklesia Christian Church.

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?

• I'm a business owner and a family man who believes that the Nuclear Family is the key to America s success
• I am a veteran who has served his nation and believes in We the People and the constitution.
• Because I believe the American people is who is actually in charge. That the power of Congress of senate and of the presidency but longs to the people.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Veteran affairs

Middle and lower class families.
Education reform.
Border crisis.

Retirement and health care.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to regular men like my pastor Matt and Brandon Wilson. Who love God, their country and their family. Who.constsntly try to set and uphold a stsndard.

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

Honesty, integrity, dosciine and

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To listen to the desires of their constituents, to up hold the constitution and to remain mortally sound and decisive while mainting a professional demeaner.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Proof that politicians can be down to earth, non corrupt, listen to their voters and morally sound. While creating jobs and helping veterans and the elderly.

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

Waco and Oklahoma city bombing

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

Washing dishes a few months.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The mission the men and me.

It is a story of an officer navigating the obstacles of toxic leadership and being there for his men.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Captain America

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Vibes by willow smith

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Ptsd

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Solving divisiveness, the economy and building jobs.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Term limits are a necessary item and only politicians who look to profit would be against it.

What qualities does the U.S. Senate possess that makes it unique as an institution?

standard. Gives the everyday man to interact with his elected politicians.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for senators to have previous experience in government or politics?

It is beneficial but how can you get experience unless they are elected first.

What do you think of the filibuster?

It is a neccessary part of government it may be a little antiquated but until it is replaced with something just as useful then it should remain.

What criteria would you apply when deciding whether to confirm presidential appointees?

Weather or not they reflect the values and issue that the party believe are important.

If you are not a current senator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Defense, intelligence, ways and means

Is there a particular senator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Senator Tom Rice

Tell us your favorite joke.

What does a computer call its parents? Modem and data

How would you evaluate a judicial nominee?

Proof of clear non biast constitutional and moral beliefs with legal neutrality. To make non biased decisions.

What kind of relationships would you build with other senators?

Professional

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Sometimes it is. To find a bipartisan agreement to fulfill the desires of our constituents.

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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)