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Lisa Scott
Lisa Scott was a 2016 Republican candidate for District 12 of the South Carolina State Senate.
Campaign themes
2016
Scott's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[1]
Improve our state's crumbling infrastructure
- Excerpt: "Lisa would support Governor Haley’s plan of a major reduction in the state’s income tax and a minimal increase in the gas tax if a comprehensive and transparent plan for the gas tax revenue is shared with the public."
Improve our trust in government
- Excerpt: "As Mayor of Duncan, Lisa has a proven record of listening to her constituents, representing their opinions and needs, and earning their trust. She will continue to adhere to these principles as out State Senator. Lisa will also work to pass ethics reform that gives real accountability to the people."
Improve our state's workforce development
- Excerpt: "Lisa will utilize her business experience to help support our existing industries and recruit new industries to our area. She will also work tirelessly to enhance our state’s education system to ensure our graduates are prepared to enter the workforce."
Improve the safety of our state's most vulnerable
- Excerpt: "Lisa knows that the State’s Department of Social Services needs to be reformed to better protect victims of child abuse and neglect. She understands that the current processes simply lead to a strong percentage of repeat victims and has real solutions to these problems."
Elections
2016
Elections for the South Carolina State Senate 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.
Scott Talley ran unopposed in the South Carolina State Senate District 12 general election.[2][3]
| South Carolina State Senate, District 12 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Scott Talley (unopposed) |
100.00% | 41,352 | |
| Total Votes | 41,352 | |||
| Source: South Carolina State Election Commission | ||||
Scott Talley defeated incumbent Lee Bright in the South Carolina State Senate District 12 Republican primary runoff.[4]
| South Carolina State Senate, District 12 Republican Primary Runoff, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Scott Talley |
51.59% | 4,861 | |
| Republican | Lee Bright Incumbent | 48.41% | 4,562 | |
| Total Votes | 9,423 | |||
| Source: South Carolina State Election Commission | ||||
Incumbent Lee Bright and Scott Talley defeated David McCraw and Lisa Scott in the South Carolina State Senate District 12 Republican primary.[5][6]
| South Carolina State Senate, District 12 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Lee Bright Incumbent |
37.69% | 3,681 | |
| Republican | Scott Talley |
26.56% | 2,594 | |
| Republican | David McCraw | 22.95% | 2,241 | |
| Republican | Lisa Scott | 12.80% | 1,250 | |
| Total Votes | 9,766 | |||
| Source: South Carolina State Election Commission | ||||
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See also
- South Carolina State Senate
- South Carolina State Senate District 12
- South Carolina State Senate elections, 2016
- South Carolina State Legislature
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ lisacooleyscott.com, "Platform," accessed June 14, 2016
- ↑ 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 State Election Commission, "2016 Republican and Democratic Primary Runoff," accessed June 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
