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Leola Robinson-Simpson
Leola Robinson-Simpson (Democratic Party) was a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 25. She assumed office in 2012. She left office on November 14, 2022.
Robinson-Simpson (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the South Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 25. She won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Robinson-Simpson was assigned to the following committees:
- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee
- Interstate Cooperation Committee, 1st Vice chair
2019-2020
Robinson-Simpson was assigned to the following committees:
- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee
- Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| South Carolina committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Medical, Military, Public, and Municipal Affairs |
| • Regulations and Administrative Procedures |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Robinson-Simpson served on the following committees:
| South Carolina committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs |
| • Regulations and Administrative Procedures |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Robinson-Simpson served on the following committees:
| South Carolina committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
Leola Robinson-Simpson did not file to run for re-election.
2020
See also: South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 25
Incumbent Leola Robinson-Simpson defeated Darath Mackie and Tony Boyce in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 25 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Leola Robinson-Simpson (D) | 67.5 | 10,540 |
 | Darath Mackie (R) | 28.5 | 4,448 | |
 | Tony Boyce (Independent) | 3.8 | 599 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 20 | ||
| Total votes: 15,607 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 25
Incumbent Leola Robinson-Simpson defeated Adriene Atkinson and Bruce Wilson in the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 25 on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Leola Robinson-Simpson | 58.7 | 2,395 |
 | Adriene Atkinson | 21.3 | 869 | |
 | Bruce Wilson | 20.0 | 814 | |
| Total votes: 4,078 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Darath Mackie advanced from the Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 25.
2018
General election
General election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 25
Incumbent Leola Robinson-Simpson defeated Tony Boyce in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 25 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Leola Robinson-Simpson (D) | 81.6 | 7,623 |
| Tony Boyce (Independence Party) | 17.6 | 1,648 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.8 | 74 | ||
| Total votes: 9,345 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Steve Moore (R)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 25
Incumbent Leola Robinson-Simpson defeated Jack Logan and Bruce Wilson in the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 25 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Leola Robinson-Simpson | 77.1 | 1,984 |
 | Jack Logan | 12.4 | 320 | |
| Bruce Wilson | 10.5 | 269 | |
| Total votes: 2,573 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 25
Steve Moore advanced from the Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 25 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Steve Moore | |
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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 Leola Robinson-Simpson defeated Tony Boyce in the South Carolina House of Representatives District 25 general election.[1][2]
| South Carolina House of Representatives, District 25 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Leola Robinson-Simpson Incumbent |
79.71% | 9,029 | |
| Independence | Tony Boyce | 20.29% | 2,299 | |
| Total Votes | 11,328 | |||
| Source: South Carolina State Election Commission | ||||
Incumbent Leola Robinson-Simpson ran unopposed in the South Carolina House of Representatives District 25 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| South Carolina House of Representatives, District 25 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Leola Robinson-Simpson Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Tony Boyce ran unopposed in the South Carolina House of Representatives District 25 Independence primary.[5][6]
| South Carolina House of Representatives, District 25 Independence Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Independence | Tony Boyce (unopposed) | |
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 Leola Robinson-Simpson was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Tony Boyce ran as an Independence party candidate. Robinson-Simpson defeated Boyce in the general election.[7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Leola Robinson-Simpson Incumbent |
76.1% | 5,186 | |
| Independence | Tony Boyce | 23.9% | 1,628 | |
| Total Votes | 6,814 | |||
2012
Robinson-Simpson ran in the 2012 election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 25. She ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 12. Incumbent Karl Allen (D) did not run for re-election. Robinson-Simpson ran unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[10][11][12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Leola Robinson-Simpson |
97.7% | 10,109 | |
| Other | Write-Ins | 2.3% | 241 | |
| Total Votes | 10,350 | |||
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2014
Robinson-Simpson's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[13]
- Excerpt: "Expanding Medicaid for Our State’s Uninsured"
- Excerpt: "Funding the Repair of Crumbling Roads & Bridges"
- Excerpt: "Creating More Jobs & Economic Development Opportunities"
- Excerpt: "Safeguarding Our Environment from Those Wishing to Dump Waste within Our Borders"
- Excerpt: "Improving Public Education for Our Children"
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2022
In 2022, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 11 to May 12.
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2021
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In 2021, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 12 to May 13.
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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.
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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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See also
2020 Elections
External links
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Candidate South Carolina House of Representatives District 25 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "Candidate listing for the 11/8/2016 statewide general election," accessed August 26, 2016
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "2016 Statewide General Election," accessed November 28, 2016
- ↑ South Carolina Election Commission, "Candidate Tracking," accessed March 31, 2016
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "Unofficial primary election results," accessed June 14, 2016
- ↑ South Carolina Election Commission, "Candidate Tracking," accessed March 31, 2016
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "Unofficial primary election results," accessed June 14, 2016
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "Election Results," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "Official general election results," accessed November 13, 2014
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "2014 Election Information," accessed March 31, 2014
- ↑ AP.org, "South Carolina State Senate and State House Election Results," accessed November 7, 2012
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "2012 Candidates," accessed April 20, 2012
- ↑ WYFF, "South Carolina - Summary Vote Results," accessed June 12, 2012
- ↑ Leola Robinson-Simpson campaign website, "Greater Challenges," accessed September 26, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
South Carolina House of Representatives District 25 2012-2022 |
Succeeded by Wendell Jones (D) |
