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Joyce Knott
Joyce Knott was a 2012 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 5th Congressional District of South Carolina.[1]
Knott was a staffer for former Rep. John Spratt (D).
Elections
2012
Knott was defeated by incumbent Mick Mulvaney.[2] Knott ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent South Carolina's 5th District. Knott was unopposed in the June 12, 2012, Democratic primary. The general election was November 6, 2012.[3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joyce Knott | 44.4% | 123,443 | |
| Republican |  Mick Mulvaney Incumbent |
55.5% | 154,324 | |
| N/A | Write-In | 0.1% | 236 | |
| Total Votes | 278,003 | |||
| Source: South Carolina State Election Commission "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" | ||||
Effect of redistricting
- See also: Redistricting in South Carolina
The 7th District was added following the results of the 2010 census. According to the Washington Post, despite Republican-controlled redistricting decisions, this district was a battleground for Democrats and Republicans seeking control of the U.S. House. With Republican front-runner Thad Viers deciding not to run and Democrat Ted Vick showing some appeal to conservatives, South Carolina's 7th was a swing district this year.[4]
Campaign finance summary
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Recent news
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See also
- South Carolina's 5th Congressional District elections, 2012
- South Carolina's 5th Congressional District
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