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John McGill
John Yancey McGill (b. September 18, 1952) is the former interim Democratic Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina. McGill became lieutenant governor when he was temporarily elected as state Senate president pro tempore by the Republican South Carolina State Senate so that, when former Lt. Gov. Glenn McConnell (R) resigned, McGill would be the constitutional next-in-line. All this was necessary because the prior president pro tempore, Republican state Senator John Courson, did not want to become lieutenant governor.[1] McGill did not run for election as lieutenant governor in 2014, and he was succeeded on January 14, 2015, by Henry McMaster (R).[2]
On March 21, 2016, McGill joined the Republican Party, citing concerns over the Democratic Party's stances on abortion, fiscal policy, and regulation.[3] He was a Republican candidate for governor in the 2018 election but was defeated in the Republican primary.
Click here for more information on the June 12 Republican primary election. Click here for more information on the November 6 general election.
Biography
McGill attended The Citadel and Francis Marion College. McGill has worked as a residential homebuilder and real estate broker.[4]
McGill has served on the State Democratic Party Executive Committee.[4] He served as the mayor of Kingstree from 1984 to 1988.[5]
Political career
Lieutenant Governor (2014-2015)
McGill served as lieutenant governor from June 2014 to January 2015.
State Senate (1988-2014)
McGill was a Democratic member of the South Carolina State Senate, representing District 32. He was first elected to the chamber in 1988. He resigned his seat in 2014 to assume the vacant lieutenant governor's office.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, McGill served on the following committees:
| South Carolina committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Agriculture and Natural Resources |
| • Ethics |
| • Finance |
| • Fish, Game and Forestry |
| • Invitations |
| • Transportation |
| • General |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, McGill served on the following committees:
| South Carolina committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Agriculture and Natural Resources |
| • Ethics |
| • Finance |
| • Fish, Game and Forestry |
| • Invitations |
| • Transportation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, McGill served on the following committees:
| South Carolina committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Agriculture and Natural Resources |
| • Ethics |
| • Finance |
| • Fish, Game and Forestry |
| • Invitations |
| • Transportation |
Elections
2018
General election
General election for Governor of South Carolina
Incumbent Henry McMaster defeated James Smith Jr. in the general election for Governor of South Carolina on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Henry McMaster (R) | 54.0 | 921,342 |
 | James Smith Jr. (D) | 45.9 | 784,182 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 2,045 | ||
| Total votes: 1,707,569 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Martin Barry (American Party)
Republican primary runoff election
Republican primary runoff for Governor of South Carolina
Incumbent Henry McMaster defeated John Warren in the Republican primary runoff for Governor of South Carolina on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Henry McMaster | 53.6 | 184,286 |
| John Warren | 46.4 | 159,349 | ||
| Total votes: 343,635 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Governor of South Carolina
James Smith Jr. defeated Marguerite Willis and Phil Noble in the Democratic primary for Governor of South Carolina on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | James Smith Jr. | 61.8 | 148,633 |
 | Marguerite Willis | 27.5 | 66,248 | |
 | Phil Noble | 10.6 | 25,587 | |
| Total votes: 240,468 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Governor of South Carolina
Incumbent Henry McMaster and John Warren advanced to a runoff. They defeated Catherine Templeton, Kevin Bryant, and John McGill in the Republican primary for Governor of South Carolina on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Henry McMaster | 42.3 | 155,723 |
| ✔ | John Warren | 27.8 | 102,390 | |
 | Catherine Templeton | 21.4 | 78,705 | |
 | Kevin Bryant | 6.7 | 24,790 | |
 | John McGill | 1.7 | 6,375 | |
| Total votes: 367,983 | |||
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Polls
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| South Carolina Governor Republican primary, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poll | Kevin Bryant | Yancey McGill | Henry McMaster | Catherine Templeton | John Warren | Undecided/Other | Margin of error | Sample size | |||||||||||
| Target Insyght (May 29-31, 2018) | 5% | 3% | 37% | 25% | 20% | 11% | +/-5.0 | 400 | |||||||||||
| Trafalgar Group (November 29 - December 30, 2017) | 11.05% | 3.01% | 39.92% | 7.92% | 0% | 38.02% | +/-2.1 | 2,223 | |||||||||||
| Mason-Dixon Polling and Strategy (December 6-10, 2017) | 8% | 1% | 51% | 21% | 0% | 19% | +/-5.0 | 400 | |||||||||||
| South Carolina Public Affairs (October 10-11, 2017) | 5.2% | 5.0% | 32.6% | 7.3% | 0% | 49.9% | +/-4.0 | 633 | |||||||||||
| AVERAGES | 7.31% | 3% | 40.13% | 15.31% | 5% | 29.48% | +/-4.03 | 914 | |||||||||||
| Note: The polls above may not reflect all polls that have been conducted in this race. Those displayed are a random sampling chosen by Ballotpedia staff. If you would like to nominate another poll for inclusion in the table, send an email to editor@ballotpedia.org. | |||||||||||||||||||
| South Carolina Governor Republican primary, 2018 (no margin of error information) | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Poll | Henry McMaster | Catherine Templeton | Kevin Bryant | Yancey McGill | John Warren | Undecided/Other | Sample Size | ||||||||||||
| TargetPoint Consulting and Greenberg Quinlan Rosner for Save the Children Action Network (March 10-17, 2018) | 41% | 10% | 5% | 3% | 2% | 35% | 397 | ||||||||||||
| Note: A "0%" finding means the candidate was not a part of the poll. The polls above may not reflect all polls that have been conducted in this race. Those displayed are a random sampling chosen by Ballotpedia staff. If you would like to nominate another poll for inclusion in the table, send an email to editor@ballotpedia.org. | |||||||||||||||||||
Campaign finance
Following are campaign finance figures obtained from the South Carolina State Ethics Commission covering all contributions and expenditures made before March 31, 2018.[6]
Major contributions
John Warren
May 3, 2018
On May 3, 2018, John Warren (R) announced that he would make a $2.5 million contribution to his gubernatorial campaign, bringing his total self-funding in the cycle to date to $3 million.[7]
2014
McGill could not run in the 2014 election as a Democrat for a full term as South Carolina Lieutenant Governor as the partisan primaries occurred on June 10.
Race background
Resignation of Glenn McConnell
Former South Carolina Lieutenant Governor Glenn McConnell was hired by the College of Charleston as president and left office for the new position in June 2014.[8] Then-Senate President Pro Tempore, Republican state Sen. John Courson, would have been next in line, but he expressed a desire to stay in the Senate instead. As such, a Democratic state senator, John McGill, was temporarily elected president pro tempore so that he could become interim lieutenant governor.
2012
McGill defeated Cezar McKnight in the Democratic primary on June 12 and in the general election on November 6, 2012.[9][10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  John Yancey McGill Incumbent |
96.7% | 34,985 | |
| Other | Write-Ins | 3.3% | 1,177 | |
| Total Votes | 36,162 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
John Yancey McGill Incumbent |
50.3% | 6,375 |
| Cezar E McKnight | 49.7% | 6,294 |
| Total Votes | 12,669 | |
2008
McGill won re-election for District 32 of the South Carolina State Senate with 30,180 votes, ahead of write-ins (232).[12]
He raised $243,139 for his campaign.[13]
| South Carolina State Senate, District 32 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| John McGill (D)
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30,180 | |||
| Write-ins | 232 | |||
Campaign themes
2018
| “ |
Accountability, Ethics, and Reform Here are some key elements of my plan to reform our state and eliminate the corruption in South Carolina: RESTORE MORE LOCAL CONTROL: A large, overbearing state government leads to excessive spending, unnecessary regulations, lack of accountability, and corruption. We will return more power to local governments in order to restore more control to local communities. This will give the people and their community leaders the ability to make decisions that best serve their interests. Your tax money should be going towards your needs. YEARLY FINANCIAL AND "PEOPLE" AUDITS: The taxpayers of South Carolina want and need to know where their money is going, how it's being spent, and the results of that spending. We will conduct full, yearly financial and "people" audits of all 80+ state agencies. A "people" audit is where we make sure the right people are doing the right jobs. Through these audits, we will find out who has abused the trust of the voters. LAUNCH A CITIZEN WATCHDOG WEBSITE: To establish and maintain full accountability and transparency, we will create a Citizen’s Watchdog website so we can hear directly from you. In addition, the site will clearly explain to the public what issues are before the state house, which votes have been cast, and their impact on the people of our state. It’s time for our politicians to be accountable to the citizens who elected them. STRENGTHEN CYBERSECURITY: In 2012, hackers breached South Carolina's Revenue Department. CBS News reports that it was, "... the largest cyber-attack against a state tax agency in the nation." Millions of South Carolinians had their personal information compromised in this inexcusable cybersecurity breach. Preventing online hacking and securing sensitive information has never been more important. To keep your most personal and private information safe, a full cybersecurity audit of all state agencies will be regularly conducted. RESTRUCTURE THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION: Currently, the legislature is responsible for governing itself. This creates a hotbed of corruption and a lack of accountability to voters. The missing part of the puzzle is bringing ethics oversight under one roof. We will restructure the State Ethics Commission and increase the number of investigators, so the Ethics Commission has the authority and ability to monitor and investigate the legislative branch. It is simply the right thing to do. PRESENT AND IMPLEMENT A PLAN TO REFORM THE AWARDING OF STATE CONTRACTS AND CREATE A MORE COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCESS: We will develop and implement a plan to promote more competitive bidding on state contracts – especially by local contractors – in order to improve quality and lower costs for taxpayers. Morality, faith, accountability, and a sense of community are the cornerstones of our state. Help me fight to bring back those principles. Transportation Spending on new construction versus maintenance of current roads is out of balance – and taxpayers are paying the price. Why? The Department of Transportation is a rigged system where funds are being funneled to select counties in order to benefit a handful of politicians and get them re-elected at the taxpayers' expense. Currently, money for transportation is being poured into select areas whose representatives have near total control, which means most South Carolinians are paying taxes in their communities for roads that are being fixed in other counties. The tax revenue meant for transportation should be more evenly distributed so that every road across our state is developed and maintained with the same level of care. Developing and maintaining our transportation infrastructure is vital to our economy and public safety. We can do better, and here are key elements of my plan to ensure that transportation funds are used responsibly: LET LOCAL GOVERNMENTS CONTROL SPENDING ON LOCAL ROADS: By creating transparency so that a handful of politicians can no longer hide transportation money, we will establish true accountability and eliminate corruption. We will more equitably return funding to each of South Carolina's 46 counties, where more local control means more transparency and better decision-making. Local governments will be able to prioritize new construction and maintenance of their roads and bridges based on how the people see fit. AUDIT AND REFORM THE DOT: The South Carolina Department of Transportation is awash in money. We will conduct a complete audit of the Department of Transportation, share this information with the public, and present a reform plan. This will increase transparency, spend money smarter, and improve overall efficiency. We will eliminate political favors, end special earmarks designed to secure re-elections, promote more competitive contract bidding, and ensure a fair and balanced distribution of funds. MORE COMPETITIVE BUILDING PROCESS: We will promote more competitive bidding by local contractors to fix our roads and infrastructure, improve quality, and lower costs for taxpayers. We will also seek out new, but proven, construction techniques to get more years, and more miles, out of our roads at a better cost. CITIZEN INPUT: A group of citizens and transportation experts will come together to find the best solutions for traffic congestion all over South Carolina. IMPROVE PUBLIC SAFETY AND SAVE MONEY: If we create safer and more efficient roads, we will lessen the burden on local and state law enforcement agencies as well as emergency services. That will lower costs for taxpayers and, most importantly, save lives. Our roads and our infrastructure are vital to our economy, safety, and everyday lives. Together let's hold our politicians accountable, shed light on wasteful corruption, and give South Carolina some of the best and safest roads in the country. Budget and Taxes Currently, the legislature is responsible for auditing all 80+ state agencies. These audits are not independent or transparent, so the public receives limited information. This is another example of the rigged system. Every year, the state budget goes up, taxes go up, costs go up, but you do not see results to match the spending. It is not acceptable that our state government tries to borrow and beg for money when it can't even adequately tell the people where their tax money has gone. We will make South Carolina more transparent, more accountable, and much stronger. I will not allow mismanagement and corruption in the State House to risk South Carolina's credit rating. Here's are some elements of my plan to reform South Carolina's budget and lower taxes: ANNUAL AUDIT OF STATE BUDGET: We will initiate and enforce a yearly, transparent audit of the state budget and expenditures in conjunction with a yearly audit of each state agency. This will help put an end to the corruption and gross mismanagement of your tax money. By eliminating waste, we will free up millions of dollars, and be able to lower taxes. FULL AUDIT OF STATE PENSION FUND: We will enact a full audit of the state's pension fund and investments, and share those results with the public. We must restore accountability by making sure that the Investment and Retirement Commission answers to the entire state, not just individual districts. I led the fight year after year to keep the state Treasurer, the only elected official accountable to the people, part of the Investment and Retirement Commission. Now, the Treasurer has been removed from the Commission, and it is controlled by a handful of individuals who are not accountable to the voters. This lack of accountability has led to the state's pension fund becoming a black hole, and we are now being told we must borrow our way out of it. This is unacceptable. SHRINK THE SIZE OF MOST STATE AGENCIES BY 5%: I will evaluate every state agency, cut back bloated budgets, eliminate chummy contracts, and shrink the size of our state government. Core services such as law enforcement and first responders will not be affected. MORE LOCAL CONTROL: An expanding, mismanaged government leads to excessive spending, unnecessary regulations, higher taxes, and a culture of corruption. We will return more power to local governments to restore more control to local communities. We must give the people of South Carolina more power to decide where tax money goes on a local level. LOWER TAXES: Previous acts of state government have encouraged larger businesses to locate here by offering lower corporate taxes. But we must ensure these incentives do not work against South Carolina’s small businesses. We must lessen the burden on small businesses by lowering corporate taxes in general. Join me in the fight to shed light on these issues and restore control of our state budget and taxes to you, the people of South Carolina. South Carolina Seniors Due to the corruption and wasteful spending within our state government, the full needs of our senior citizens are not being met. They deserve respect and real reforms that will make their lives better. South Carolina’s senior population is approaching 1 million, but only about 4% are served by the government. We can do better, and we must do better. As South Carolina's Director of the Office on Aging, I always kept the needs of seniors first in my heart and in my actions. I visited every senior center in South Carolina as part of my personal assessment of the quality of service provided to our seniors. I worked to directly support direct service providers. I initiated an outside audit of the Office on Aging that enabled me to reorganize staff, re-set priorities, improve communication across all levels of the Office, and improve food safety and training processes. Here are a few elements of my plan to improve and protect the lives of our seniors. FULL AUDIT OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA OFFICE ON AGING: As I did when I was South Carolina's Director of the Office on Aging, I will conduct a full audit of the agency to increase accountability, making sure that our tax dollars are being properly spent on the needs of our seniors. ONLY QUALIFIED APPOINTMENTS: Chummy political appointments of unqualified individuals will come to an end. The Office on Aging is not a revolving door for politicians to make subpar political appointments for friends and allies. STRENGTHENING SENIOR CENTERS: Many seniors within our state live well below the poverty line. Many of them go hungry and are alone with no one advocating for them. We will support senior centers across this state and expand their outreach to the communities they serve. INCREASE THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION: To ensure that our seniors can enjoy retirement with fewer financial burdens, we will responsibly increase the homestead exemption for our seniors. PREVENT ELDER ABUSE AND PROTECT SENIORS FROM ONLINE SCAMS: Elder abuse and exploitation is a plague within this state. We will strengthen programs to prevent elder abuse by giving law enforcement agencies the support and training they need. We will also create a special statewide task force of both law enforcement and cybersecurity experts. No longer will the pillars of our society be the prey of despicable predators. INCREASE VISIBILITY OF AND ACCESS TO EXISTING PROGRAMS: Tens of thousands of our senior citizens depend on home-delivered meals. Thousands more depend on transportation to senior centers, which provide them with healthy meals, social activity, and an all around better quality of life. We will bring awareness to the needs of senior center and home programs in order to better serve our seniors. IMRPOVE ACCESS TO HOME HEALTH CARE: We will ensure that all senior citizens, whether in rural or urban areas, have equal access to much-needed home health care. South Carolina seniors did the work, paid the taxes, and laid the foundation for so many of the good things we see in our state today. It is our turn to fight for them. Jobs, Business and Economic Development Here are some of the things I will do to be a partner in economic development and job creation for South Carolina: RESTRUCTURE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE - WITH A MAJOR FOCUS ON NEW JOBS IN ALL 46 COUNTIES: When I become Governor, the South Carolina Department of Commerce will be completely restructured. I will create a South Carolina Small and Local Business Authority which will focus on investing in our small businesses so they can thrive, and create jobs in our communities. RECRUIT LARGE BUSINESSES: Recruiting large industries into South Carolina typically produces a good return on investment. However, we will also create programs that aid South Carolina's small businesses' access to capital. We cannot keep supporting a few large-scale "select" businesses at the expense of our small businesses. FOCUS ON SMALL BUSINESSES: We will create a Small Business Reform Act which focuses on eliminating unnecessary regulations, lowering taxes on small businesses, and making responsible loans more accessible to small business owners and entrepreneurs. This will ensure our state government is a proper partner with our businesses so we can create good, new jobs. BOOST TOURISM AS A DRIVER OF OUR ECONOMY: Destination Tourism is a major part of our state's economy, and we have an opportunity to bring even more tourism dollars to South Carolina. We will examine a new funding formula which returns revenue more fairly to the counties where funds were originally generated. We will redirect any agency surplus at South Carolina's Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism to make nationwide marketing and advertising campaigns more effective. And we will also examine the potential positive impact on jobs and our economy of shifting the current two (local) to one (state) funding match program to a one-to-one match. MORE LOCAL INPUT AND CONTROL: During my time as a small-town mayor, I became familiar with the importance of local governments. As governor, I will encourage economic growth by working with local governments and empowering them to make decisions that best serve their communities' needs. LOWER TAXES: Previous acts of state government have encouraged larger businesses to locate here by offering lower corporate taxes. But this meant effectively raising the corporate taxes on small business owners. We must lessen the burden on small businesses by lowering the corporate taxes. ELIMINATE JOB-KILLING REGULATIONS: As part of our audit and review of state agencies, we will identify and eliminate burdensome, job-killing regulations. RURAL JOBS DEVELOPMENT: We will create a rural economic jobs and development strategy which will ensure that all parts of South Carolina can see good job growth. KEEP SOUTH CAROLINA RIGHT-TO-WORK: South Carolina has a tradition of being a Right-to-Work state -- and I will keep it that way. By remaining a Right-to-Work state, we encourage job growth, and the growth of businesses, both large and small. LOOK AT RESTRUCTURING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL: As part of a review of all agencies, we will consider breaking the Department of Health and Environmental Control into two smaller agencies, taking it from one of the largest and most bureaucratic state agencies and making it work more efficiently. REMAIN A STRONG PARTNER TO AGRIBUSINESS AND FORESTRY: 212,000 jobs and more than $40 billion a year – that is the economic impact of agribusiness and forestry on South Carolina's economy. As governor, I will ensure that South Carolina remains a strong partner in helping these industries thrive and grow. The battle to grow South Carolina's economy and create new jobs is a fight that we will make together. Education According to the US News and World Report's ranking of all 50 States, South Carolina is dead last in education. This is despite spending 11.7 billion dollars a year on government-run schools, which breaks down to $16,211 per student per year. South Carolina is also known as the home of the "Corridor of Shame." This is unacceptable. Together, we will eliminate the inefficiency and corruption rife within our education system and focus on preparing South Carolina's children for the challenges of the 21st century. Here are some ways we will improve education in South Carolina: AUDIT AND REFORM THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION: The Board of Education and individual school districts will be thoroughly audited as a part of the overall audit of state agencies. In some areas, funds allocated to districts on a national, state, and local level are not being used to help better the lives of our students. Many students are forced to sit in classrooms with broken desks and ride in run-down buses. When children see that they are part of a system that isn't looking out for them, education is no longer a gateway to the future but a task they must suffer through. MORE TEACHING. LESS TESTING: Not all kids are the same, not all kids learn the same, not all kids test the same. Every student should be able to show their strengths instead of being judged based on an endless string of standardized tests that are created by a corporation that isn't even based in the state. By refocusing our education system on teaching our kids to think and solve problems, we will create the leaders of tomorrow. SUPPORT FOR STEM, VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL PROGRAMS: By supporting and promoting STEM programs throughout the state, we can build an education system that meets the demands of a 21st century jobs economy. We will also encourage and support programs for students who excel in vocational or technical fields. FIX THE TEACHER SHORTAGE: South Carolina faces a teacher shortage. We will develop a plan to bring more good teachers to South Carolina. STRONGER INPUT FROM PARENTS: We will make sure parents and local communities have a strong voice in education decisions by conducting statewide listening tours so we can hear directly from you. LISTEN TO EDUCATORS: Many teachers feel bullied into remaining quiet about the problems in their schools and districts. To combat this, we will conduct statewide listening tours for educators to freely discuss the issues they face in their schools. SUPPORT PROVEN PROGRAMS THAT WORK FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS: In general, the more choices parents have, the better. Competition can lead to better schools. We will support proven, responsible programs that strengthen our public schools, support home schooling, and promote school choice, charter schools, and magnet schools. We will give parents more choices to find the best education "fit" for their child. South Carolinians know that children are our future. Let's fight to make our future bright. Pro-Life I am Pro-Life. God tells us in the Book of Jeremiah 1:5: "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart." Because of these words, the life of a child, from conception, is a life that I choose to serve. Let's continue the fight to put the lives of children, born and unborn, first. 2nd Amendment I believe in our right to bear arms and strongly support the 2nd Amendment. Our Constitution acknowledges what most South Carolinians know to be true: We have a God-given right to protect ourselves, our families, our homes, and our property. As Americans, the Second Amendment is what protects our sacred liberties, and I will fight to help you protect those liberties. Immigration Just this year alone, the number of people worldwide who have been killed or injured through acts of terrorism is in the thousands. We will do everything possible to keep the citizens of our state from falling victim to this crisis. Our concern has always been and will always be the safety of South Carolinians over the unnecessary influx of dangerous or illegal immigrants who could potentially put our people in harm's way. We encourage lawful and responsible immigration for people coming to our country and our state seeking a better life for themselves and their families. But we will do everything within our power to support and aid our law enforcement agencies in preventing illegal immigrants from entering and residing in our state. We will not allow any refugees from known terror-ridden countries or regions into this state without a full and thorough vetting process. Period. Unite with me in the fight to keep South Carolina safe for ourselves and future generations. Veterans And we owe them a debt of gratitude and respect. Even though the federal government sometimes fails our veterans, South Carolina will not. We will work to bridge the gap. We will make sure veterans and their families have awareness of and access to the benefits they have earned in order to improve their quality of life. Law Enforcement, Firefighters and Emergency Service Workers We rely on our first responders and we will make it clear that they can rely on us. Tourism As part of my overall jobs and economic development plan, we will boost tourism as a driver of our economy. Destination Tourism is a major part of our state's economy, and we have an opportunity to bring even more tourism dollars to South Carolina. We will examine a new funding formula which returns revenue more fairly to the counties where funds were originally generated. We will redirect any agency surplus at South Carolina's Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism to make nationwide marketing and advertising campaigns more effective. And we will also examine the potential positive impact on jobs and our economy of shifting the current two (local) to one (state) funding match program to a one-to-one match. Agribusiness and Forestry As governor, I will ensure that South Carolina remains a strong partner in helping these industries thrive and grow.[14] |
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| —McGill for Governor[15] | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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."[16]
2012
J. Yancey McGill received a score of 12% in the 2012 score card, ranking 25th out of all 46 South Carolina Senate members.[17] His score was followed by Senators Luke A. Rankin (12%), Glenn G. Reese (12%), and Kent Williams (12%).[18]
Personal
Note: Please contact us if the personal information below requires an update.
McGill and his wife, Pamela Jean, have had three children.[19]
See also
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- Governor of South Carolina
- South Carolina gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2018
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- Lieutenant Governor
External links
- Office of the South Carolina Governor
- McGill's official website
- Profile from the South Carolina Legislature
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
Footnotes
- ↑ Post and Courier, "McGill elected as SC," June 23, 2014
- ↑ WCNC Charlotte, "Haley: 'My dreams for SC know no bounds'," January 14, 2015
- ↑ The State, "EXCLUSIVE: Former Lt. Gov. McGill running for governor as a Republican," March 21, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 South Carolina Legislature, "Senator John Yancey McGill," accessed July 12, 2021
- ↑ SCNow, "McGill pushes reform," June 9, 2018
- ↑ South Carolina State Ethics Commission, "Individual Reports Search," accessed April 17, 2018
- ↑ The State, "John Warren to donate $2.5 million to his campaign for South Carolina governor," May 4, 2018
- ↑ The State, "McConnell named College of Charleston president," March 24, 2014
- ↑ WYFF4.com, "South Carolina - Summary Vote Results," November 8, 2012
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "2012 Candidates," accessed April 26, 2012
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "Official Primary Results," June 29, 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
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Yancey McGill for Governor, "Issues," accessed March 18, 2018
- ↑ The Palmetto Liberty Political Action Committee, "Voting Records," accessed April 11, 2014
- ↑ Palmetto Liberty Political Action Committee, "South Carolina Senate Score Card 2012," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ Palmetto Liberty Political Action Committee, "South Carolina Senate Score Card 2012," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Yancey McGill's Biography," accessed July 12, 2021
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| Preceded by Glenn McConnell (R) |
Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina 2014-2015 |
Succeeded by Henry McMaster (R) |
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South Carolina State Senate - District 32 1988–2014 |
Succeeded by Ronnie Sabb (D) |
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