Jerry Govan Jr.

Jerry Govan Jr.

Democratic Party

South Carolina House of Representatives District 93

Tenure

2024 - Present

Term ends

2026

Years in position

0

Predecessor

Russell L. Ott

Prior offices

South Carolina House of Representatives District 95

Successor: Gilda Cobb-Hunter

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Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

South Carolina State University, 1982

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Jerry Govan Jr. (Democratic Party) is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 93. He assumed office on November 11, 2024. His current term ends on November 9, 2026.

Govan (Democratic Party) ran for election to the South Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 93. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Biography

Govan earned his B.A. from South Carolina State University in 1982. He went on to pursue graduate studies at the University of South Carolina. Govan was a Personnel Specialist in the Department of the Navy from 1979 to 1980. In 1984, he worked as a Recruiting Officer for the South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control. He then worked as Assistant to the Director of Personnel at South Carolina University from 1984 to 1985. From 1985 to 1986, he worked as Director of the Small Business Development Center for South Carolina State University. Govan then worked for the 1st Judicial Circuit's Pre-Trial Intervention Program as a Coordinator from 1989 to 1990. He has worked as Primary Drug Prevention Consultant since 1990.

Committee assignments

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2021-2022

Govan was assigned to the following committees:

• Operations and Management Committee
• Education and Public Works Committee

2019-2020

Govan was assigned to the following committees:

• Education and Public Works Committee
• Operations and Management Committee, 1st vice chairman

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

South Carolina committee assignments, 2017
• Education and Public Works
• Operations and Management, Vice chair

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Govan served on the following committees:

South Carolina committee assignments, 2015
• Education and Public Works
• Operations and Management, First Vice Chair

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Govan served on the following committees:

South Carolina committee assignments, 2013
• Education and Public Works
• Rules

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Govan served on the following committees:

South Carolina committee assignments, 2011
• Education and Public Works
• Rules

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Govan served on the following committees:

South Carolina committee assignments, 2009
• Education and Public Works
• Rules

Sponsored legislation

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Elections

2024

See also: South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 93

Jerry Govan Jr. defeated Krista Hassell and Harold Geddings III in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 93 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jerry Govan Jr. (D)	51.6	10,145
	Submit photo	Krista Hassell (R)	46.4	9,127
		Harold Geddings III (Workers Party)	1.8	360
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	38

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 19,670
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Democratic primary runoff election

Democratic primary runoff for South Carolina House of Representatives District 93

Jerry Govan Jr. defeated Johnny Felder in the Democratic primary runoff for South Carolina House of Representatives District 93 on June 25, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jerry Govan Jr.	56.6	1,586
	Submit photo	Johnny Felder	43.4	1,217

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,803
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 93

Jerry Govan Jr. and Johnny Felder advanced to a runoff. They defeated Phillip Ford and Chris Roland in the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 93 on June 11, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jerry Govan Jr.	45.9	2,067
✔	Submit photo	Johnny Felder	32.1	1,445
	Submit photo	Phillip Ford	11.2	506
	Submit photo	Chris Roland	10.7	483

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,501
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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Krista Hassell advanced from the Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 93.

Workers Party convention

Workers Party convention for South Carolina House of Representatives District 93

Harold Geddings III advanced from the Workers Party convention for South Carolina House of Representatives District 93 on March 16, 2024.

		Candidate
✔		Harold Geddings III (Workers Party)

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Endorsements

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2022

See also: South Carolina Superintendent of Education election, 2022

General election

General election for South Carolina Superintendent of Education

Ellen Weaver defeated Lisa Ellis and Patricia Mickel in the general election for South Carolina Superintendent of Education on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ellen Weaver (R)	55.5	937,493
		Lisa Ellis (D / Alliance Party)	42.8	722,013
	Submit photo	Patricia Mickel (G)	1.6	27,468
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	1,744

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,688,718
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Republican primary runoff election

Republican primary runoff for South Carolina Superintendent of Education

Ellen Weaver defeated Kathy Maness in the Republican primary runoff for South Carolina Superintendent of Education on June 28, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ellen Weaver	63.9	111,643
	Submit photo	Kathy Maness	36.1	63,080

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 174,723
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for South Carolina Superintendent of Education

Lisa Ellis defeated Gary Burgess and Jerry Govan Jr. in the Democratic primary for South Carolina Superintendent of Education on June 14, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Lisa Ellis	50.1	87,529
		Gary Burgess	31.2	54,464
		Jerry Govan Jr.	18.7	32,665

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 174,658
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for South Carolina Superintendent of Education

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for South Carolina Superintendent of Education on June 14, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Kathy Maness	30.6	103,608
✔		Ellen Weaver	23.3	79,077
	Submit photo	Travis Bedson	13.9	47,241
	Submit photo	Bryan Chapman	12.5	42,498
		Kizzi Gibson	11.1	37,743
		Lynda Leventis-Wells	8.5	28,755

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 338,922
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Cindy Bohn Coats (R)
• Sheri Few (R)

Alliance Party convention

Alliance Party convention for South Carolina Superintendent of Education

Lisa Ellis advanced from the Alliance Party convention for South Carolina Superintendent of Education on April 23, 2022.

		Candidate
✔		Lisa Ellis (Alliance Party)

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Green convention

Green convention for South Carolina Superintendent of Education

Patricia Mickel advanced from the Green convention for South Carolina Superintendent of Education on May 7, 2022.

		Candidate
✔	Submit photo	Patricia Mickel (G)

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2020

See also: South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 95

Incumbent Jerry Govan Jr. defeated Willie Legette in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 95 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jerry Govan Jr. (D)	86.6	11,847
	Submit photo	Willie Legette (Labor Party)	12.1	1,650
		Other/Write-in votes	1.3	177

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 13,674
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 95

Incumbent Jerry Govan Jr. defeated Kevin Ray in the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 95 on June 9, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jerry Govan Jr.	76.8	4,407
	Submit photo	Kevin Ray	23.2	1,328

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,735
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2018

See also: South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 95

Incumbent Jerry Govan Jr. defeated Chester Palmer in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 95 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jerry Govan Jr. (D)	72.5	8,602
	Submit photo	Chester Palmer (R)	27.5	3,258
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	8

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 11,868
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 95

Incumbent Jerry Govan Jr. defeated Kevin Ray and Gene Gartman Jr. in the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 95 on June 12, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jerry Govan Jr.	68.0	2,814
	Submit photo	Kevin Ray	26.7	1,105
	Submit photo	Gene Gartman Jr.	5.3	219

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 4,138
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 95

Chester Palmer advanced from the Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 95 on June 12, 2018.

		Candidate
✔	Submit photo	Chester Palmer

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2016

See also: South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for the South Carolina House of Representatives 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 Jerry Govan Jr. ran unopposed in the South Carolina House of Representatives District 95 general election.

South Carolina House of Representatives, District 95 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Jerry Govan, Jr. Incumbent (unopposed)	100.00%	12,403
Total Votes				12,403
Source: South Carolina State Election Commission

Incumbent Jerry Govan Jr. defeated Kevin Ray in the South Carolina House of Representatives District 95 Democratic primary.

South Carolina House of Representatives, District 95 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Jerry Govan, Jr. Incumbent	72.96%	3,024
	Democratic	Kevin Ray	27.04%	1,121
Total Votes				4,145
Source: South Carolina State Election Commission

2014

House of Representatives

See also: South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2014

Elections for all 124 seats in the South Carolina House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 10, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 30, 2014. Incumbent Jerry Govan Jr. ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.

Superintendent of Education

See also: South Carolina down ballot state executive elections, 2014

Govan ran for election to the office of South Carolina Superintendent of Education but failed to win the Democratic nomination in the primary on June 10.

Primary results

South Carolina Superintendent, Democratic Primary, 2014
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Sheila Gallagher	36.4%	42,186
Tom Thompson	26.3%	30,488
Jerry Govan	18.9%	21,824
Montrio Belton	18.4%	21,260
Total Votes		115,758
Election results via South Carolina State Elections Commission.

2012

See also: South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2012

Govan ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 12, as well as the general election on November 6.

South Carolina House of Representatives, District 95, General Election, 2012

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Jerry Govan, Jr. Incumbent	99.1%	13,634
	Other	Write-Ins	0.9%	123
Total Votes				13,757

2010

See also: South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2010

Govan defeated Bryan Jeffries in the June 8 Democratic primary for District 95 of the South Carolina House of Representatives by a margin of 2,757-715. Govan won, after running unopposed, in the general election on November 2.

South Carolina House of Representatives, District 95 (2010)
Candidates		Votes	Percent
Jerry Govan, Jr. (D)		8,254	98.98%
Write-In		85	1.02%

2008

See also: South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2008

On November 4, 2008, Govan won re-election, after running unopposed, to the South Carolina House of Representatives with 11,394 votes, representing District 95. 

Govan raised $13,023 for his campaign.

South Carolina House of Representatives, District 95 (2008)
Candidates		Votes
Jerry Govan, Jr. (D)		11,394

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2022

Jerry Govan Jr. did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

2020

Jerry Govan Jr. did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign finance summary

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Jerry Govan Jr. campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	South Carolina House of Representatives District 93	Won general	$44,795	$44,056
2022	South Carolina Superintendent of Education	Lost primary	$3,500	$8,966
2020	South Carolina House of Representatives District 95	Won general	$29,223	N/A**
2016	South Carolina House of Representatives, District 95	Won	$32,237	N/A**
2014	South Carolina State House, District 95	Won	$6,970	N/A**
2014	South Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction	Lost	$7,944	N/A**
2012	South Carolina State House, District 95	Won	$8,354	N/A**
2010	South Carolina State House, District 95	Won	$26,638	N/A**
2008	South Carolina State House, District 95	Won	$13,023	N/A**
2006	South Carolina State House, District 95	Won	$6,150	N/A**
2004	South Carolina State House, District 95	Won	$11,337	N/A**
2002	South Carolina State House, District 95	Won	$27,870	N/A**
2000	South Carolina State House, District 95	Won	$2,600	N/A**
1998	South Carolina State House, District 95	Won	$7,362	N/A**
1996	South Carolina State House, District 95	Won	$1,360	N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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2022

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In 2022, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 11 to May 12. Americans for Prosperity - South Carolina Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Conservation Voters of South Carolina Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and conservation issues. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on business issues.

2021

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In 2021, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 12 to May 13. Americans for Prosperity - South Carolina Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. 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.

2020

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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. 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.

2019

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In 2019, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 8 through May 21. South Carolina Club for Growth: House and Senate 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.

2018

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In 2018, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 9 through May 10. 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. South Carolina Club for Growth: House and Senate 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.

2017

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In 2017, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 10 through May 11. 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. South Carolina Club for Growth: House and Senate 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.

2016

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In 2016, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 12 through June 2. Conservation Voters of South Carolina - 2015-2016 scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and conservation issues. South Carolina Chamber of Commerce - 2016 legislative scorecard & year in review Legislators are scored on business issues. South Carolina Club for Growth - House and Senate 2015-16 scorecard 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.

2015

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In 2015, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 13 through June 4. Conservation Voters of South Carolina - 2015-2016 scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and conservation issues. South Carolina Chamber of Commerce - 2015 legislative scorecard & year in review Legislators are scored on business issues. South Carolina Club for Growth - House and Senate 2015-16 scorecard 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.

2014

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In 2014, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 14 through June 6. Conservation Voters of South Carolina - 2013-2014 scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and conservation issues. Greenville Tea Party - Greenville Tea Party Scorecard 2014 Legislators are scored by the Greenville Tea Party on their votes on bills "related to jobs, spending, and freedom." South Carolina Chamber of Commerce - 2014 legislative scorecard & year in review Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. South Carolina Club for Growth - House and Senate 2013-14 scorecard 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.

2013

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In 2013, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 8 to June 20. Conservation Voters of South Carolina - 2013-2014 scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and conservation issues. Greenville Tea Party - Greenville Tea Party Scorecard 2013 Legislators are scored by the Greenville Tea Party on their votes on bills "related to jobs, spending, and freedom." South Carolina Chamber of Commerce - 2013 legislative scorecard & year in review Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. South Carolina Club for Growth - House and Senate 2013-14 scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.

2012

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In 2012, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 11 through June 7. Conservation Voters of South Carolina - 2011-2012 scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and conservation issues. Palmetto Liberty: House and Senate 2012 voting record Legislators are scored by Palmetto Liberty on bills related to "limited government, the free market, and individual liberty and responsibility." South Carolina Club for Growth - 2011 - 2012 House Scorecard, 2011 - 2012 Senate Scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.

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. 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. The legislature re-convened July 26. Conservation Voters of South Carolina - 2011-2012 scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and conservation issues. Palmetto Liberty: House and Senate 2011 voting record 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 - 2011 legislative scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business and industry issues. South Carolina Chamber of Commerce: 2011 legislative scorecard 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." South Carolina Club for Growth - 2011 - 2012 House Scorecard, 2011 - 2012 Senate Scorecard, 2011 House Scorecard and 2011 Senate Scorecard Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.

The Palmetto Liberty PAC Scorecard

See also: Palmetto Liberty Political Action Committee's Legislative Scorecard (2012)

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."

2012

Jerry Govan, Jr. received a score of 13% in the 2012 scorecard, ranking 90th out of all 124 South Carolina House of Representatives members. His score was followed by representatives James Harrison (13%), Kenneth Hodges (13%), and Lonnie Hosey (13%).

Noteworthy events

Assault charges

On November 9, 2017, Govan was charged with assaulting Rep. Gilda Cobb-Hunter (D) on May 11, 2017. The charges alleged that Govan grabbed Cobb-Hunter's wrist and twisted it, causing her to fall backward.

Personal

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Govan and his wife, Wanda, have four children. Govan was a member of the Orangeburg County Democratic Party from 1980 to 1986. He also served as Vice-Chair of the South Carolina Democratic Party from 1984 to 1986.

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Preceded by Russell L. Ott (D)	South Carolina House of Representatives District 93 2024-Present	Succeeded by -
Preceded by -	South Carolina House of Representatives District 95 1992-2022	Succeeded by Gilda Cobb-Hunter (D)

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Current members of the South Carolina House of Representatives

Leadership

Speaker of the House:G. Murrell Smith

Majority Leader:Davey Hiott

Minority Leader:James Rutherford

Representatives

District 1

Bill Whitmire (R)

District 2

Adam Duncan (R)

District 3

Phillip Bowers (R)

District 4

Davey Hiott (R)

District 5

Neal Collins (R)

District 6

April Cromer (R)

District 7

Lee Gilreath (R)

District 8

Don Chapman (R)

District 9

Blake Sanders (R)

District 10

Thomas Beach (R)

District 11

Craig Gagnon (R)

District 12

Daniel Gibson (R)

District 13

John McCravy (R)

District 14

Luke Rankin (R)

District 15

JA Moore (D)

District 16

Mark Willis (R)

District 17

Mike Burns (R)

District 18

Alan Morgan (R)

District 19

Patrick Haddon (R)

District 20

Stephen Frank (R)

District 21

Vacant

District 22

Paul Wickensimer (R)

District 23

Chandra Dillard (D)

District 24

Bruce Bannister (R)

District 25

Wendell Jones (D)

District 26

David Martin (R)

District 27

David Vaughan (R)

District 28

Chris Huff (R)

District 29

Dennis Moss (R)

District 30

Brian Lawson (R)

District 31

Rosalyn Myers (D)

District 32

Scott Montgomery (R)

District 33

Travis Moore (R)

District 34

Sarita Edgerton (R)

District 35

Bill Chumley (R)

District 36

Robert Harris (R)

District 37

Steven Long (R)

District 38

Josiah Magnuson (R)

District 39

Cal Forrest (R)

District 40

Joe White (R)

District 41

Annie McDaniel (D)

District 42

Doug Gilliam (R)

District 43

Randy Ligon (R)

District 44

Mike Neese (R)

District 45

Brandon Newton (R)

District 46

Heath Sessions (R)

District 47

Tommy Pope (R)

District 48

Brandon Guffey (R)

District 49

John King (D)

District 50

Keishan Scott (D)

District 51

J. Weeks (D)

District 52

Jermaine Johnson (D)

District 53

Richie Yow (R)

District 54

Jason Luck (D)

District 55

Jackie Hayes (D)

District 56

Tim McGinnis (R)

District 57

Lucas Atkinson (D)

District 58

Jeff Johnson (R)

District 59

Terry Alexander (D)

District 60

Phillip Lowe (R)

District 61

Carla Schuessler (R)

District 62

Robert Williams (D)

District 63

Jay Jordan (R)

District 64

Fawn Pedalino (R)

District 65

Cody Mitchell (R)

District 66

Jackie Terribile (R)

District 67

G. Murrell Smith (R)

District 68

Heather Crawford (R)

District 69

Chris Wooten (R)

District 70

Robert Reese (D)

District 71

Nathan Ballentine (R)

District 72

Seth Rose (D)

District 73

Christopher Hart (D)

District 74

James Rutherford (D)

District 75

Heather Bauer (D)

District 76

Leon Howard (D)

District 77

Kambrell Garvin (D)

District 78

Beth Bernstein (D)

District 79

Hamilton Grant (D)

District 80

Kathy Landing (R)

District 81

Charles Hartz (R)

District 82

William Clyburn (D)

District 83

Bill Hixon (R)

District 84

Melissa Oremus (R)

District 85

Jay Kilmartin (R)

District 86

Bill Taylor (R)

District 87

Paula Calhoon (R)

District 88

Vacant

District 89

Micah Caskey (R)

District 90

Justin Bamberg (D)

District 91

Lonnie Hosey (D)

District 92

Brandon Cox (R)

District 93

Jerry Govan (D)

District 94

Gil Gatch (R)

District 95

Gilda Cobb-Hunter (D)

District 96

D. McCabe (R)

District 97

Robby Robbins (R)

District 98

Chris Murphy (R)

District 99

Mark Smith (R)

District 100

Sylleste Davis (R)

District 101

Roger Kirby (D)

District 102

Harriet Holman (R)

District 103

Carl Anderson (D)

District 104

William Bailey (R)

District 105

Kevin Hardee (R)

District 106

Val Guest (R)

District 107

Case Brittain (R)

District 108

Lee Hewitt (R)

District 109

Tiffany Spann-Wilder (D)

District 110

Tom Hartnett (R)

District 111

Wendell Gilliard (D)

District 112

Joe Bustos (R)

District 113

Courtney Waters (D)

District 114

Gary Brewer (R)

District 115

Spencer Wetmore (D)

District 116

James Teeple (R)

District 117

Jordan Pace (R)

District 118

Bill Herbkersman (R)

District 119

Leonidas Stavrinakis (D)

District 120

Weston Newton (R)

District 121

Michael Rivers (D)

District 122

Bill Hager (R)

District 123

Jeff Bradley (R)

District 124

Shannon Erickson (R)

Republican Party (86)

Democratic Party (36)

Vacancies (2)