James Smith (South Carolina)
James Roland Smith (b. February 26, 1933) is a former Republican member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 84. He was first elected to the chamber in 1988. Smith did not seek re-election in 2014.
In July of 1993, Smith switched from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party.
Biography
Smith earned his D.D. from Universal Bible Institute. He continued his education at Oral Roberts University and the University of South Carolina, Aiken. Smith worked for the United States Post Office from 1966 to 1986. From 1960 to 1998, he was a Church Pastor. He also owned a business from 1969 to 2006.
Smith has served on the Beech Island Rural Commission Water District and the Aiken County Board of Education.
He served in the United States Air Force from 1952 to 1954.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Smith served on the following committees:
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| • Invitations and Memorial Resolutions |
| • Ways and Means, Vice Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Smith served on the following committees:
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| • Judiciary, Vice Chair |
| • Ways and Means |
| • Ethics, Chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Smith served on the following committees:
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| • Judiciary |
| • Ways and Means |
Elections
2012
Smith ran unopposed in the Republican primary on June 12, as well as the general election on November 6.[1][2][3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican |  James Smith Incumbent |
98.3% | 10,849 | |
| Other | Write-Ins | 1.7% | 189 | |
| Total Votes | 11,038 | |||
2010
Smith defeated Susan Swanson in the June 8 Republican primary for District 84 of the South Carolina House of Representatives by a margin of 1,818-703. Smith won, after running unopposed, in the general election on November 2.[4]
| South Carolina House of Representatives, District 84, Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| James Smith (Incumbent)
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1,818 | |||
| Susan Swanson | 703 | |||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| James Smith (R)
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7,054 | 98.92% | ||
| Write-In | 77 | 1.08% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Smith won re-election to the 84th District seat in the South Carolina House of Representatives, defeating W. Russell Curry (D).
Smith raised $43,923 for his campaign, while Curry raised $4,474.[5]
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| James Smith (R)
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8,875 | |||
| W Russell Curry (D) | 4,983 | |||
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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.[6] 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.[7] The legislature re-convened July 26.[8]
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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."[9]
2012
J. Roland Smith received a score of 27% in the 2012 scorecard, ranking 44th out of all 124 South Carolina House of Representatives members.[10] His score was followed by representatives Mike Sottile (27%), Eddie Tallon (27%), and Anne Thayer (27%).[11]
Personal
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Smith and his wife, Peggy, have three children.
Recent news
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See also
- South Carolina State Legislature
- South Carolina House of Representatives
- South Carolina House of Representatives Committees
- South Carolina Joint Committees
- South Carolina state legislative districts
External links
- South Carolina House of Representative - Rep. James Smith
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
Footnotes
- ↑ AP.org, "South Carolina State Senate and State House Election Results," accessed November 7, 2012
- ↑ AP.org, "South Carolina State Senate and State House Election Results," accessed November 7, 2012
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "2012 Candidates," accessed April 24, 2012
- ↑ www.enr-scvotes.org, "2010 General Election Results," accessed May 1, 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 April 11, 2014
- ↑ Palmetto Liberty Political Action Committee, "South Carolina Senate Score Card 2012," accessed May 15, 2014
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| Preceded by - |
South Carolina House of Representatives District 84 1988–2014 |
Succeeded by Chris Corley (R) |
