Marvin Pendarvis
Marvin Pendarvis was a member-elect of the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 113. He did not assume office.
Pendarvis (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the South Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 113. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024. Pendarvis unofficially withdrew from the race but appeared on the general election ballot on November 5, 2024.
Pendarvis resigned from his seat in a letter written to House Speaker Murrell Smith on September 16, 2024.[1] Because he previously filed for re-election and unofficially withdrew from the race within 50 days of the general election date, Pendarvis still appeared on the ballot.[2]
Biography
Marvin Pendarvis was born in Charleston, South Carolina. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of South Carolina and a law degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law. His career experience includes working as an attorney.[3]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Pendarvis was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Pendarvis was assigned to the following committees:
- House Legislative Oversight Committee
- Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee
2019-2020
Pendarvis was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee
- House Legislative Oversight Committee
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 113
Incumbent Marvin Pendarvis (Unofficially withdrew) won election in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 113 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Marvin Pendarvis (D) (Unofficially withdrew) | 97.3 | 9,373 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.7 | 262 | ||
| Total votes: 9,635 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Marvin Pendarvis advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 113.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
See also: South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 113
Incumbent Marvin Pendarvis won election in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 113 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Marvin Pendarvis (D) | 98.1 | 6,056 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.9 | 115 | ||
| Total votes: 6,171 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Marvin Pendarvis advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 113.
2020
See also: South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 113
Incumbent Marvin Pendarvis won election in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 113 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Marvin Pendarvis (D) | 97.7 | 13,054 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.3 | 301 | ||
| Total votes: 13,355 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 113
Incumbent Marvin Pendarvis defeated Raneisha Holmes in the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 113 on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Marvin Pendarvis | 69.8 | 2,732 |
| Raneisha Holmes | 30.2 | 1,184 | ||
| Total votes: 3,916 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 113
Incumbent Marvin Pendarvis won election in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 113 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Marvin Pendarvis (D) | 98.5 | 8,256 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.5 | 127 | ||
| Total votes: 8,383 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 113
Incumbent Marvin Pendarvis advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 113 on June 12, 2018.
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2017
A special election for the position of South Carolina House of Representatives District 113 was held on November 7, 2017. The primary election took place on September 5, 2017. The filing deadline for political parties to nominate their candidates to run in this election was July 15, 2017.[4]
The seat was vacant after Jackson Whipper (D) resigned to become a magistrate judge in Charleston County.[5]
Marvin Pendarvis (D) defeated Theron Sandy II (R) in the November 7 special election.[6]
Pendarvis defeated Chris Collins and Angela Hanyak in the Democratic primary.[7] Sandy defeated Rouzy Vafaie in the Republican primary.[8]
| South Carolina House of Representatives, District 113, Special Election, 2017 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Marvin Pendarvis |
80.9% | 1,463 | |
| Republican | Theron Sandy II | 19% | 343 | |
| Other | Write-ins | 0.1% | 2 | |
| Total Votes | 1,808 | |||
| Source: South Carolina Election Commission | ||||
| South Carolina House of Representatives, District 113 Democratic Primary, 2017 | ||||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
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Marvin Pendarvis |
79.9% | 804 | ||
| Angela Hanyak | 11.9% | 120 | ||
| Chris Collins | 8.2% | 82 | ||
| Total Votes | 1,006 | |||
| Source: South Carolina Election Commission |
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| South Carolina House of Representatives, District 113 Republican Primary, 2017 | ||||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
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Theron Sandy II |
72.7% | 178 | ||
| Rouzy Vafaie | 27.3% | 67 | ||
| Total Votes | 245 | |||
| Source: South Carolina Election Commission |
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Campaign themes
2024
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2022
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2020
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Campaign finance summary
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2024
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2023
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In 2023, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 10 to May 11.
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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.
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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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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ [https://scdailygazette.com/2024/09/19/state-rep-marvin-pendarvis-resigns-amid-accusations-from-a-former-client/ South Carolina Daily Gazette, "State Rep. Marvin Pendarvis resigns amid accusations from a former client," September 19, 2024
- ↑ South Carolina Daily Gazette, "State Rep. Marvin Pendarvis resigns amid accusations from a former client," September 19, 2024
- ↑ South Carolina State House, "Representative Marvin R. Pendarvis," accessed February 28, 2025
- ↑ South Carolina Election Commission, "House of Representatives District 113 Special Election," accessed August 25, 2017
- ↑ The Post and Courier, "North Charleston state Rep. Seth Whipper retiring from House to serve as magistrate judge," June 6, 2017
- ↑ South Carolina Election Commission, "State House of Representatives District 113 Special Election," accessed November 7, 2017
- ↑ South Carolina Election Commission, "State House of Representatives District 113 Democratic Primary," accessed September 6, 2017
- ↑ South Carolina Election Commission, "State House of Representatives District 113 Republican Primary," accessed September 6, 2017
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| Preceded by - |
South Carolina House of Representatives District 113 2017-2024 |
Succeeded by Courtney Waters (D) |
| Preceded by - |
South Carolina House of Representatives District 113 |
Succeeded by - |
