Michael Letts
Michael Letts (Republican Party) ran for election to the South Carolina State Senate to represent District 22. He was disqualified from the Republican primary scheduled on June 9, 2020.
Letts completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Michael Letts was born in Wabash, Indiana. He earned a bachelor's degree from Liberty University in 1985. Letts' career experience includes working in real estate development. His professional credentials include working as a broker-in-charge. Letts has served as a president with Kiwanis International.[1]
Elections
2020
See also: South Carolina State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for South Carolina State Senate District 22
Incumbent Mia McLeod defeated Lee Blatt in the general election for South Carolina State Senate District 22 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mia McLeod (D) | 62.2 | 35,438 |
 | Lee Blatt (R)  | 37.8 | 21,525 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 43 | ||
| Total votes: 57,006 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Mia McLeod advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina State Senate District 22.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for South Carolina State Senate District 22
Lee Blatt defeated David Larsen in the Republican primary for South Carolina State Senate District 22 on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lee Blatt | 75.8 | 3,393 |
| David Larsen | 24.2 | 1,081 | ||
| Total votes: 4,474 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Michael Letts (R)
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Michael Letts completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Letts' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- I'll listen to you
- Reducing traffic congestion will be my highest priority.
- I'll push for the reforms needed and be your watch dog to move our state forward
Education
Infrastructure/Road Improvements
Ronald Reagan /Donald Trump....Presidents that understand the need to protect citizens from intrusive government.
Rebuilding our education system to incorporate more parental involvement , practical training for Trade, First Responders, and greater utilization of virtual resources.
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Noteworthy events
Sexual misconduct charges
On April 1, 2020, Letts was arrested on charges of criminal sexual conduct with a minor.[2] As of June 18, 2020, Ballotpedia staff could not identify a response from Letts to the arrest.
See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 27, 2020
- ↑ The State, "SC Senate candidate arrested on charges of sexual misconduct with a minor," April 1, 2020
